Momto3 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Out of shear frustration and with no other hope in sight, I have subjected myself to several cortisone injections to "solve" a nasty cyst outbreak. The last time I had an injection I nearly passed out from the pain - seriously. It was so bad that despite a very nasty outbreak I'm currently walking around with, I simply cannot go back for another injection. Has anybody figured out someway of minimizing the pain of an injection? They haven't always been quite so bad. When you opt for a cyst instead of an injection, it has to be REALLY bad Shelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassy561 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Hi, I've head many injections and not much pain for more than a few seconds. Depending on which part of the face the injection is going, my derm will put a little ice pack on the area for a few seconds before injection. Some areas of my face are a little more sensitive (around the hairline,etc) If your derm doesn't do icepacks - perhaps you could bring one of those packs that come in a first aid kit that you snap and they turn cold? You know what I'm talking about? It would be hard to bring real ice with you to your appointment obviously. Also if you take an advil or an aleve before going to your appt that might help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chance11 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Today I had my 1st injection from my family doctor and while it hurt a little, it wasn't all that bad. I just hope it helps. My shot was on the side of my nose, so talk about sensitive! how long does it typiclaly take for a cyst to die down and should I use ice on the afflicted area tonight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR86 0 Posted October 16, 2006 Today I had my 1st injection from my family doctor and while it hurt a little, it wasn't all that bad. I just hope it helps. My shot was on the side of my nose, so talk about sensitive! how long does it typiclaly take for a cyst to die down and should I use ice on the afflicted area tonight? 1-3 days usually, they don't hurt that bad, id take an injection over a cyst. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAmJustMe 0 Posted October 17, 2006 I always took an advil before getting an injection. Never had pain before, but just in case. Today I had my 1st injection from my family doctor and while it hurt a little, it wasn't all that bad. I just hope it helps. My shot was on the side of my nose, so talk about sensitive! how long does it typiclaly take for a cyst to die down and should I use ice on the afflicted area tonight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scylla 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Are you serious?? Yeah, its a little painful..but nothing worth whining about! I've been getting these injections since I was 15 and I've never even moaned! You really need to suck it up.. I think most people would take a little pin prick over a cyst any day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momto3 0 Posted October 18, 2006 "Suck it up". Thanks Scylla. That was useful information...not. Having delivered a couple babies au natural I think I likely have one up on you on the pain-o-metre scale Aren't we suppose to be here to help each other? Thought that was the point of the board. Shelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john1234 4 Posted October 18, 2006 hey, i know they hurt. But in this case--pain really means gain. just rest on that thought and go for the shots. liek jordan said, you will say "its nothing" after you see all the cysts flattened, and you will be so happy! =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeBo x3 0 Posted October 18, 2006 if it hurts that bad maybe theres something wrong? especially knowing how poppin out a couple kids the natural way feels.. deff ouch. maybe next time u need a injection , try a different derm and see how it goes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbomb 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Out of shear frustration and with no other hope in sight, I have subjected myself to several cortisone injections to "solve" a nasty cyst outbreak. The last time I had an injection I nearly passed out from the pain - seriously. It was so bad that despite a very nasty outbreak I'm currently walking around with, I simply cannot go back for another injection. Has anybody figured out someway of minimizing the pain of an injection? They haven't always been quite so bad. When you opt for a cyst instead of an injection, it has to be REALLY bad Shelly lol. when a cyst is all inflamed, yes it hurts, but i don't think it hurts THAT bad, really. everyone has a different threshold for pain. personally, i think the pain for 10-15 seconds is well worth the disappearance of a cyst within 48 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpidermanLover 0 Posted October 19, 2006 what is these injections for , does it make acne go away? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royalredus 0 Posted October 19, 2006 haha...I like how some people are trying to tell you how much you're supposed to hurt or not hurt Wow, sometimes if you have a cyst that's right near a nerve, and that's where the injection site is, it's enough to send a person through the ceiling!! I've had some really sensitive zits near my mouth that make my eyes water at the mere touch of them, they're so sensititve. The ice pack advice is very smart! They also make a numbing cream, the name of which escapes me right now, but it can reduce pain during laser hair removal. Ask the doc next time - no need to suffer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a529612 0 Posted October 20, 2006 By the time you can feel it, the needle is no longer in your skin. So suck it up. Think about how much better you'll look when the cyst dies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
royalredus 0 Posted October 20, 2006 LIDOCAINE!! That's the active ingredient in the numbing cream!! I still can't remember the brand name of the cream, but I'm sure there are many brands. You do have to get a prescription for it though. But then again, what are you whining about? It doesn't hurt that bad. Good luck Shelly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momto3 0 Posted October 20, 2006 Thanks to those of you with actual advise. Much appreciated. I did have two more injections this week and didn't even feel them. So, whomever indicated that maybe the past ones were on/near a nerve might have the answer -- well done However, I will definately consider the ice or leidocane (sp?) in the future. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stabby Rip Stab Stab 0 Posted October 21, 2006 get prescribed dexmethesone its a cortico-steroid in tablet form which reduces inflammation. takes a week to work but no pain and good results. just can't take it for long term but Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
energizer 1 Posted October 23, 2006 ive about 60 injections in total. Sometimes I have around 6 in the space of a minute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tomblot88 Posted October 28, 2006 I am thinking of getting one for these swollen oil glands on my nost they suck I have had them forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennyk 0 Posted October 29, 2006 I used to get 15-20 injections in my face every 2 weeks for a course of 4 months, so probably about 120 for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
