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Tymlos-Timing, travel and meds, Oh My!

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 13 11:43am | Replies (45)

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Yes! So about halfway up the thigh, on top, as with the abdomen, I swab it with an alcohol wipe VERY FIRMLY 8-10 times, grab a bunch of skin and fat between thumb and forefinger in that area and plunge the needle in while holding it. I do this so I don’t feel the injection. I have a very low tolerance for pain. I learned this in nursing so I could give a painless shot to people, especially children.

Sometimes I’ll hit a tiny blood vessel and it will bleed and bruise a little, but so what? It'll be gone by the next time you inject that site.

I haven’t noticed any side effects from giving the shot in any location. I do find the thigh is less painful than the abdomen.

My bone health professional doesn’t seem too concerned. The results are what matters, and mine are good. Ten months to go.

Best of luck!

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@calofmichigan “The results are what matters.” You are so right. And as a nurse, I trust implicitly all the information you have provided here. Thank you again for your detailed and thorough explanation.🙏🏻

Wishing you a sweet Valentine’s Day! 💝