Motsc injection site irritation and mild fatigue: how to minimise it?

Posted by protocol_sasha in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 2 comments.

I started a motsc routine last month, dosing 7.5 mg intramuscularly three times a week. The first few weeks my injection sites bruised and left a small raised bump that lingered for a day or two. Hardly any pain, but the visual="'+""+''was irritating. I began applying a 1 % lidocaine patch for ten minutes before each injection and switched the injection site from the upper arm to the thigh once a week. The bumps were noticeably smaller and the itching stopped entirely. I also noticed a mild drop in blood glucose during an intense workout after an injection – it was a quick dip and resolved within thirty minutes, but i felt a bit light‑headed.

I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced similar injection‑site reactions and what pre‑injection protocols they use. Do you apply a short lidocaine patch, use a saline flush, or change the angle? I’ve also rotated to a different muscle group each week, but the initial sites still react more. Any tips for reducing the bruising or preventing the fatigue that follows the first dose would be appreciated. I’ve kept my bloodwork routine, and everything else remained normal.

Comments

• ivy_mobility: I’ve had the same bruising at first. I started to use a 1 % lidocaine patch just before injection and kept it on for about 15 minutes; the bump size dropped a lot. I also added a quick saline flush after the needle left the muscle – it seems to smooth out the tissue. I changed the angle to ESO 45 degrees onto the muscle belly instead of the edge, and that helped. As for the light‑headed drop, I’ve logged glucose and seen a brief dip right after the Logitech injection, so a small carb snack a fe
• protocol_sasha: 30 pm during the workout. 2 mmol/l and resolved within 30 minutes. I haven’t used a saline flush yet but i’ll try a 1‑ml saline after the needle goes out. Does the 15‑minute lidocaine patch leave any residue on the skin? Also curious what volume you use for the flush.

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