How can I make my Lovenox injections less painful?
29-year-old woman2 years ago
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Hello, I am 5 weeks pregnant and I have to take lovenox injections every day until my 36th week of pregnancy...
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Hello ma'am, do you use the injectable solution or the pre-filled syringes?
29-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Hello, I use the pre-filled syringes.
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback! Did you receive instruction from the pharmacist?
The most important thing is to rotate the injection sites, insert the needle at 90 degrees, and avoid injecting the product that is too cold as this increases the risk of pain.
Applying ice to the injection site (the next day) can also help reduce pain and inflammation
If these measures or a revision of the method of administration are not sufficient to relieve your pain, or if it could compromise the adherence to the treatment, I strongly suggest to mention it to your pharmacist so that he/she can suggest alternatives to your doctor.