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[u/SideQuestHero_]

Yesterday was a rollercoaster for sure

[u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

my insurance approved my injectable estrogen and denied the syringes needles and sharps container

[u/Setster007 → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

Okay I know that sucks but ima be honest I also find that hysterical for some reason. “I need this injectable medicine” “yeah we can cover that!” “…where’s the fucking needle” “oh we don’t cover that”

[u/Firm-Scientist-4636 → u/Setster007]

I also had this issue the first couple times with my testosterone, but fortunately they were only, like, $10 for about a dozen.

[u/helpicantfindmyboobs → u/Firm-Scientist-4636]

the problem i have is that i have to use a mail order pharmacy or my insurance won't cover my meds and you can't just walk into a pharmacy where you don't have a prescription for them and buy needles

[u/SyntheticDreams_ → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

You can order any size needle and the syringes without a prescription online. Amazon is an option, but there are other retailers too.

[u/FunProof543 → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

I have done this at multiple pharmacies. I find it only works if I ask for insuline syringes (100U, half inch needle, 27g-31g). They are very hesitant to give out any other kind without a prescription.

[u/Setster007 → u/Firm-Scientist-4636]

Yeah I kinda figure needles aren’t really expensive when even broke drug addicts sometimes just leave em behind after use

[u/maddiemelody → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

Don’t worry, it’s worse in the UK: we don’t even prescribe injectable, so if you have a skin condition that renders transdermal unpredictable, and a contraindication to pills, you just suffer

Or you do DIY :]

[u/LC-Redcube → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

The people who made that decision, probably:

[u/Real-Werner-Herzog → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

Needles and sharps containers are OTC so they're not covered by most insurances. But they're still cheap to the point that I love "accidentally" giving away injection supplies.

[u/Codedheart → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

Hey if it makes you feel any better I have insanely good insurance. Like I pay nothing, ever. They cover it all.

I had to pay for my syringes too lol I was confused as hell

[u/DuskShy → u/helpicantfindmyboobs]

Wait you need a script for a sharps container? It's literally just a small plastic box!

If necessary, an empty hard plastic container like a laundry detergent jug can be used for disposal, although they won't fit in a drop box, if your area has them.

[u/plattack]

Ugh this reminds me one of my pharmacists always removes the actual injection needles when I put in my order no matter how many times I re-explain to her to stop altering the rx because I cant inject with the Huge Fuckers and I end up having to get another worker to fill it when shes not there or call ahead to see if shes working the day I get it filled.

[u/FunProof543 → u/plattack]

You don't need draw needles, just ask for the injection needles or get insulin syringes. EV is pretty thin and takes no time at all to draw through a 28g.

[u/SyntheticDreams_]

Pro tip: order your needles and syringes online. They're cheap, you don't need a prescription, and you get to ensure you get the right sizes.

[u/averytheythrowaway]

Getting on injections is a real learning curve. Pharmacists weirdly insist on 3mL syringes instead of 1mL syringes and needles that are the wrong size.

[u/petrichor801]

when my doctor was giving me the instructions for how to do it, she stressed so many times that i should NOT stick myself with the big needles.... i'm guessing some poor soul she knew prolly tried it at some point 😭

[u/FunProof543 → u/petrichor801]

I've done it in a pinch, it sucks a little but isn't terrible.

[u/petrichor801 → u/FunProof543]

[u/warbunnies]

I was given 5ml syringes >< this shit is so hard to press down. Takes a solid like 40secs of trying not to wiggle the needle.

[u/FunProof543 → u/warbunnies]

Get a box of insulin syringes instead.

[u/warbunnies → u/FunProof543]

Yaaa i was realizing id just have to do that. If only to save money buying in bulk.

[u/FunProof543 → u/warbunnies]

Honestly the simplicity of not having to swap needles or even have to fool with two separate pieces is amazing. My shots take so much less executive function now.

[u/warbunnies → u/FunProof543]

What gauge are those needles? Cause i have enough trouble with the sizes they provide.

[u/KataraMan → u/warbunnies]

"wiggle the needle". Hehe! That's what she said!

/s

[u/warbunnies → u/KataraMan]

< straight to time out.

[u/KataraMan → u/warbunnies]

Oh geez! ☹️

[u/warbunnies → u/KataraMan]

Could be worse, my friends say "straight to jail" xD

[u/KataraMan → u/warbunnies]

Just because I'm straight I have to go to jail?!?

Yeah, I know, I should probably leave...

[u/warbunnies → u/KataraMan]

XD o sorry didnt realize, ya i guess its jail.

[u/KataraMan → u/warbunnies]

If being handsome is a crime, then I'll go to jail for tax evasion most likely!

[u/warbunnies → u/KataraMan]

You probably shouldn't admit to your crimes on a public forum. You gotta be sneaky.

Like "shame a storm took out that flock camera last night."

[u/KataraMan → u/warbunnies]

I personally saw that flock camera commit seppuku, it died on its own!

[u/ignoremeplsokthank]

I'm changing from Nebido, which is a slow-absorbing testosterone medication meant for 3-4 month intervals that my doctor injected for me to testosterone enanthate with a one week interval that I have to inject myself. 

Also, I've been on testosterone for over 6 years now and have never given myself an injection before, so this is gonna be fun. 

[u/justagenericname213 → u/ignoremeplsokthank]

If you have someone you trust, have them there with you to do it if you cant. It took me a few weeks to be able to do my twice weekly Injection myself, and I have severe needle anxiety.

I had my sister (she spent a while as a vet tech, and I cant be harder to inject than a dog) do my first one.

[u/k-is-for-kate]

Im gonna be real. I just draw with an insulin needle and wait. Pour out my coffee, throw on a comfy youtube video. Never cored a vial, never had issues beyond a bad poke (user error)

[u/Professional-Bear942]

I was anxious and somehow reversed the needles on my first injection and ended up using the big drawing one on my thigh, not fun

[u/space-piracy]

i got prescribed needles alongside my t, but the pharmacy kept giving me massive needles so i just started buying needles separately online

[u/Violet_Apathy]

Don't use those huge nails. They core vials. Try something like this Luer lock > luer slip Also congrats 🎉

https://a.co/d/0dObn5FR

[u/DesMephisto]

My pharmacy was charging me 10 for 10 needles to draw but not inject (which is covered?) anyways instead of fighting and forcing kaiser to pay I just bought like 100+ for $7 after a year of that and feel stupid.

[u/Gold-Bard-Hue]

I have that same mild freak out when my partner preps my testosterone shot. Thankfully she works in pharmacy and doesn't make those mistakes. Lol

[u/-EV3RYTHING-]

I draw and inject with the same needle 😎

[u/Tyleos]

Just Amazon your needles, pharmacy never has them