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Evenity - Shots in Arm versus Belly? Any advice?

Posted by dmshope @dmshope, Apr 16 7:58am

I am about to begin Evenity treatment and have heard that the shots although usually adminstered in arms, can be given in the belly.
Does anyone have expereince they can share?
My arms are muscular and small and even a tetnus causes intermusucluar pain so I am wondering if the belly is better. If shots are given in belly , are they given on either side? Thank you advance.
Good health to you,

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dmshope | @dmshope | Apr 17 11:26am
In reply to @naturegirl5 "@dmshope I hope it all goes well tomorrow. The injections are subcutaneous and the whole process..." + (show)
@naturegirl5

@dmshope I hope it all goes well tomorrow. The injections are subcutaneous and the whole process is very quick. Will you let me know what your experience is?

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Good morning, My first Evenity shots were administered today in the belly - lower quadrant- with ease. I am so thank ful. These shots were so so much easier than the tymlos belly shots I took for 2 years! As advised I have slim tight muscular arms, so belly was my first choice. ALso prior tymlos use gave me a bit 'needed belly fat' to absorb some of the effects. My thoughts are postive and hopeful - healing is on the way. Thank you for your support and kindness.

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dmshope | @dmshope | Apr 17 11:30am

THank you for your expereince and recommendation. I tried the belly location for the first treatment and will see how it goes. ( I used to have zero fat for 70 years and was trim...but tymlos has helped me to gain a bit.)

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Apr 17 9:07pm
In reply to @dmshope "Good morning, My first Evenity shots were administered today in the belly - lower quadrant- with..." + (show)
@dmshope

Good morning, My first Evenity shots were administered today in the belly - lower quadrant- with ease. I am so thank ful. These shots were so so much easier than the tymlos belly shots I took for 2 years! As advised I have slim tight muscular arms, so belly was my first choice. ALso prior tymlos use gave me a bit 'needed belly fat' to absorb some of the effects. My thoughts are postive and hopeful - healing is on the way. Thank you for your support and kindness.

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@dmshope Thank you for sharing. I hope that your other injections go as easily as the ones you received today. I also hope that Evenity works for you and you gain bone density. I'm feeling very positive and hopeful for you.

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gurine | @gurine | Apr 18 10:33am
In reply to @kallettla "I tried both, and belly worked best for me. Not on my pant waist area though." + (show)
@kallettla

I tried both, and belly worked best for me. Not on my pant waist area though.

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I had no problem with shots in the arm.

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dmshope | @dmshope | Apr 18 3:22pm
In reply to @naturegirl5 "@dmshope Thank you for sharing. I hope that your other injections go as easily as the..." + (show)
@naturegirl5

@dmshope Thank you for sharing. I hope that your other injections go as easily as the ones you received today. I also hope that Evenity works for you and you gain bone density. I'm feeling very positive and hopeful for you.

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Gosh,I am so humbled at your compassion and kindness, thank you for your good energy and postive hope. Blessings to you.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Apr 18 6:07pm
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@dmshope

Gosh,I am so humbled at your compassion and kindness, thank you for your good energy and postive hope. Blessings to you.

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@dmshope I'm grateful for you. You arrived at Mayo Clinic Connect to ask questions and participate in supporting others. That's what I find so very positive about Mayo Clinic Connect.

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kallettla | @kallettla | Apr 19 6:46am
In reply to @gurine "I had no problem with shots in the arm." + (show)
@gurine

I had no problem with shots in the arm.

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I just had a little soreness in my arms, and it was sore when I slept on my sides, which I do. I also have farm animals and have to lift heavy items. Belly had a bit of soreness, but it didn’t disrupt life at all, only if I wore pants that the waistband went over my injection site. Very slow injection was best.

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