**{{ A 27 Gauge needle **}} Betaseron was using a 30 or 31 gauge needle, the syringe would glide much better than the possible cheaper quality one that Extavia is using. After I inject, I seem to be twitching around a lot, like I can not get comfortable, I am already taking a medication for rest less leg syndrom, but for some reason , as stated above, I still can not get comfortable after taking the Extavia,??
The larger the Number, ie 25 gauge vs. 21 gauge the SMALLER the lumen or "barrel width" of the needle tube. Think of it as a pipe and the distance that measures across the diameter of the opening,,,the larger that width, the greater amount of a substance can pass through. In needle gauges #'s, however....think of opposites: # 19 gauge is "wider" than a # 25 gauge, which is much smaller, used for subcutaneous injections such as insulin.
I've been using an Avogrip to help inject Avonex for many years. For reasons I'm unable to explain, I sadly have lost mine and am looking to find a replacement. Biogen Idec has not been any help, and I recently discovered the groups like MSWorld disallow postings along these lines.
It's just a little bit of plastic, and it helps me quite a lot! Seems more than silly that it would be so difficult!
Thanks for your help!!!
This morning when I took my IM POI injection, I forgot to change the needle to the 22 gauge and used the 18 gauge to draw up the medicine and also inject. I am in a lot of pain. I am worried about infection, and nerve damage as this needle is so big. Anybody else ever done this or know someone who has? I am so stressed over this. Currently, I am 5 weeks pregnant after embryo transfer and want to make sure nothing bad happens.
sometimes is used as fine needle aspiration [with word biopsy is omitted], or fine needle biopsy.
The reason while a larger gauge needle is used is the fact that the use Sesamy seed oil as a base for the testosterone. The oil is thick and if a small gauge needle is used it becomes to difficult to inject. I use a 22 G needle and inject it into my hip. I have tried my thigh, but that was little bit uncomfortable, nothing painfull however.
Placing the inejction in the hip myself has not caused me pain.
There would have to be a deep, significant injury with a large gauge needle (ie, an IM or IV type needle) to cause a risk in a needle stick scenario. There would also have to be a copious amount of fresh blood on the needle to cause a risk.
A superficial needle stick with a small gauge needle (like an insulin needle) would not be a risk.
MOST needle stick injuries never lead to infection, and the rare ones that do were significant injuries with a grossly bloody large bore needle.
I am worried about the incident happed while the nurse took my blood sample
Nurse applied the Alcohol wipe and did he needle prick to collect the blood. Removed the needle and asked me to press the prick with cotton like thing I think they call it cotton gauge.
She then checked if blood was stopped hence applied the sticking band aid and asked me to lower my sleeve.
FNAB is aspiration of the material of the glands which is done by a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe. Then the material is looked under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
FNAB is aspiration of the material of the glands which is done by a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe. Then the material is looked under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
I have been taking the Avonex shot for a few months now and have become accustomed to the effects of it. However tonight I have taken my shot and now I am having a tingeliing sensation going on. It's in my arm (R), both legs and also my abdomen. I know what to look for medically to be concerned but no where have I seen this as a side effect. Has anyone else experenced this?
I inject manually now too but used to use the autoinjector which is easy to use and you dont even see the needle. Rebif has a similar device. The needle is so small, I rarely even feel it breaking the skin, it is whats inside that takes a bit of getting used to. The Copaxone gave me a stinging - burning sensation for a while till my body adjusted to it, as well as site reactions, but I rarely get these anymore.
DX on 2/14...started Avonex last week with nurse helping and did fine. This week I thought I did okay but noticed the plunger did not go completely down. It was the 1/2 dose. Since I am inclined to over analyze, trying not to panic. Figure I'll be taking more next week...but since you all seem like you know your stuff...thought I'd ask the experts. Thanks.
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