Bleeding

[maud]

I've done a number of injections. This started happening the last 5 injections. I usually don't bleed at all and now it takes a few minutes to stop. I haven't changed anything from prior injections. All injections are glute.

Any advice?

[Curls4dGirls]

I've done a number of injections. This started happening the last 5 injections. I usually don't bleed at all and now it takes a few minutes to stop. I haven't changed anything from prior injections. All injections are glute.

Any advice?

Are you aspirating? That amount of blood is nothing. I wouldn't worry about it if you're aspirating properly.

[maud]

Yeah. Proper aspiration and no blood. The biggest spot in the middle is a brownish color. I'm hoping its not the gear. I leave the needle in for about 5-10 seconds before removal.
I usually wait to get my blood work done till the end, but maybe i should move up the date.

[Curls4dGirls]

are you going into the same exact spot every time? how frequently are you injecting? How much are you injecting at once? Do you have any signs of an abcess, such as swelling, redness, fever, or is the area hot to the touch?

[1badMF]

yeah... looks like you hit something alright. Sometimes when you aspirate, the blood that might draw back up into the syringe isn't as noticeable all the time so look closely. Make sure that when you or someone else gives you an injection, not to move the needle around too much when its in you. I posted something similar to this and lately I've been pushing down on the injection site with a alcohol wipe and massaging it for a minute or two after pulling out and no problems.

[Ashop]

I've done a number of injections. This started happening the last 5 injections. I usually don't bleed at all and now it takes a few minutes to stop. I haven't changed anything from prior injections. All injections are glute.

Any advice?

No need for the pic :bravonew: you nicked a vein,,,no worries.

[Stonecold54]

what did you think was gonna happen when you pierced the skin? not trying to be a smart ass but its kind of a natural thing to bleed when your outer protective barrier is broken. just don't main line the gear and you will always be okay.

[blm]

No need for the pic

Agreed. I think we all know what blood looks like. Hell Rado probably gets more blood than that from popping the pimples on his back.

[coffee-guy]

Agreed. I think we all know what blood looks like.

Hahaha - those were my initial thoughts exactly...