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Tymlos injection sites

Posted by karenw9 @karenw9, Sep 18, 2023

I was told to only inject tymlos on my stomach. But I'm very small and have limited room on my stomach. I'm able to get 4 sites only for injections. It feels as if I'm always injecting in the same place. Anyone else have this problem, and if so what have you done about it? Thanks!

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ccps101 | @ccps101 | 13 hours ago
In reply to @loriesco "@karenw9 @lhankins @mint @normahorn@windyshores I don't understand - the TYMLOS LITERATURE tells you, you can inject..." + (show)
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@karenw9 @lhankins @mint @normahorn@windyshores I don't understand - the TYMLOS LITERATURE tells you, you can inject in six places: thighs, belly, and underarms. Read the accompanying literature with the pen! I've used them all. They work just fine. Use the published literature and refer it to your pharmacy or doctor. https://www.tymlos.com/taking-tymlos/ I would not rely on a pharmacist because they are thinking of it as blood thinning med - maybe the OTHER injectables limit you; maybe your doctor is not a specialist and also uninformed? I went to the micro fine needles. Indeed NOT recommended - why? because if you aren't careful, you can crimp the needle putting it on the pen cap. A pharmacy can't override the doctor's orders. So if they give you resistance, contact your doctor. I use the 32mm x 5 micro fine. I am careful when I twist it on the pen. We've had this conversation last summer, about some of us getting fat tummies (so it was deciding not to inject in bellies) and just doing it in thighs. Which is fine. I wanted to go for rotation so I went to upper arms too.

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@loriesco I don’t see anything in the Tymlos instructions saying it is ok to inject anywhere but the belly? I am having the same issue, little belly fat, having to avoid scar tissue, etc. Gives me very little area.

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calofmichigan | @calofmichigan | 10 hours ago
In reply to @jcoleary "@calofmichigan I have a pain pump implanted in the left side of my abdomen, so when..." + (show)
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@calofmichigan I have a pain pump implanted in the left side of my abdomen, so when I inject Tymlos on that side, to get two inches from it, I inject it more to the side though I still have some fat there. My thighs are more taut but I can still pinch maybe 3/4". Do you think that is enough for the injection?

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Yes! If you can grab a bunch of fat and keep holding it while you inject, that should be fine. Those needles are so tiny, I doubt you are going into any muscle. Thanks for asking.

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