ISRs on left side only???

[byefatlicia]

Okay, so I have pinned at least 200 times subq on my right side with few ISRs. But every time I pin the left side, I get an ISR. Nothing horrible, but enough to get my attention.
I typically avoid pinning the left, but every once in a while I try it again.
And...Samey samey...
Thoughts?

 

[Rickcaps]

Okay, so I have pinned at least 200 times subq on my right side with few ISRs. But every time I pin the left side, I get an ISR. Nothing horrible, but enough to get my attention.
I typically avoid pinning the left, but every once in a while I try it again.
And...Samey samey...
Thoughts?

Curious what an ISR means?

 

[byefatlicia]

Curious what an ISR means?

Injection site reaction

 

[Rickcaps]

Injection site reaction

Interesting results from chatgpt.


Injection site reactions can vary from one side of the body to the other, even if the same technique and substance are used. Here are a few possible reasons why you're experiencing a reaction on one side but not the other:

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• The left and right sides of your body may have slight differences in muscle density, fat distribution, or even blood flow, which could influence how your body reacts to the injection.
• If one side has more muscle tissue or is less fat, the substance might be absorbed differently, causing more irritation on that side.

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• If the angle at which you’re injecting differs slightly between the two sides, it could cause more irritation on one side. Even small changes in technique—like injecting too quickly or too slowly—could impact how your body reacts.

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• Sometimes, even if the injection sites are similar, one side may have more nerve endings, which can increase the likelihood of a reaction. In some cases, there could be a slight difference in the underlying muscle or subcutaneous tissue that might cause a more noticeable reaction on one side.

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• If you’ve injected more frequently on one side, you might be developing some scar tissue. This can lead to more irritation or sensitivity at the injection site, causing a reaction, while the other side may not have developed that tissue yet.

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• There’s also a possibility that the needle or the substance itself might have minor issues that cause irritation in one particular side. A contaminated needle or a slight issue with the sterility of the product could lead to localized irritation or inflammation.

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• Some people’s immune systems or tissues react differently based on the site, and this could also be due to slight differences in vascularity, tissue response, or how the body "accepts" the injection.

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• If you're injecting in different spots on each side, the variation in how the muscle or skin reacts could also be a factor. It’s always a good idea to rotate injection sites consistently and avoid repeatedly using the same spot to give the area time to heal.

If the reaction is severe, causing swelling, redness, heat, or any systemic symptoms like fever, it's worth consulting with a healthcare professional. They may be able to provide insight specific to the medication you're using and offer suggestions for better injection technique.

 

[byefatlicia]

The immune system one is interesting. I have psoriatic arthritis. Maybe something going on on that left side? hmmm...

 

[byefatlicia]

I wouldn't think technique would be the thing. I'm equally clumsy on both sides🙂