Beginner's Guide to MS: Subcutaneous Injections, 7 Tips for Reduced Pain and Skin Irritation

By Lisa Emrich, Health Guide Friday, October 17, 2008

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(c) Drop the syringe, needle first, into the Syringe Housing. Then attach the Syringe Housing to the Injector Body. Hold the Syringe Housing against your chosen injection location. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE TRIGGER BUTTON UNTIL YOU'RE READY TO INJECT.

So those are my tips for a reduced-pain subcutaneous self-injection. What tips do you have?

Lisa Emrich is author of the blog Brass and Ivory: Life with MS and RA and founder of the Carnival of MS Bloggers.

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