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dull needles hurt!

ishshoes

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i have a bunch of needles but they have all been used many times and are extremely, very very dull. i have a really tough time finding a vein in the first place (even with a brand-new sharp) so it's been damn near impossible when they are so dull, and very painful. I cannot get any new needles until wednesday or so, so in the meantime i have to work with what i got. does anyone have any advice or know any decent method to sharpen needles? i've been trying to use a matchbook, and it works a little, i was wondering if anyone knew of something better.

thanks in advance
amber dawn
 
the needles themselves are clean, i am the only person who has used them and i clean them after every use with alcohol. i use about a bundle a day so it would be very hard for me to use a brand new one each time, i have to reuse them, sometimes (like now) longer than i'd like until i can get to a needle exchange, but they are always kept very clean and i never share with anyone. i don't prefer reusing them, but under the circumstances this is how it is. so if anyone has any suggestions on how to sharpen them that is what i'm interested in because this is the situation.
 
I'm with Chubba on this one 100%

If you choose IV as your method of administration, prepare yourself, keep the shit you need in stock. Buy your needles in bulk.

Use a fresh needle every single time, doesn't matter if you're addicted or not.

Last time I did dope I split a bag in half to test the purity. Shot the first half, threw the needle away. Decided I wanted the second half, guess what? New needle.

It's really important, you're doing excess damage to your veins with dull needles. Snort until you can get to that needle exchange.
 
ishshoes said:
i clean them after every use with alcohol.

By no means is cleaning a needle with alcohol after every use sufficient. It's not nearly enough to kill any organisms that might be residing on the needle. Believe me, the last thing you want is septicemia. Just spend a few extra bucks and get yourself fresh needles. Your veins and immune system will thank you.
 
chubba didn't just mean clean, he said fresh.

as in, a brand new needle every time you inject.

its good practice, especially if you still want to have veins in the future.
 
ishshoes said:
the needles themselves are clean, i am the only person who has used them and i clean them after every use with alcohol. i use about a bundle a day so it would be very hard for me to use a brand new one each time, i have to reuse them, sometimes (like now) longer than i'd like until i can get to a needle exchange, but they are always kept very clean and i never share with anyone. i don't prefer reusing them, but under the circumstances this is how it is. so if anyone has any suggestions on how to sharpen them that is what i'm interested in because this is the situation.


who gives a fuck if they are clean

have you ever seen a enlarged picture of a needle after even one use they are bent over like hooks


needles are cheap if not free the damage you do to your veins will be with you for the rest of your life

dont be a dumbass get new needles if you cant do that until wed then dont shoot until then snort your dope or smoke it or stickit up your ass if you need to keep the sick off
 
mikemikemike said:
Thank you for that insight, I was under the impression that dull needles feel good.


i agree there have been some real idiots around this weekend8)


seriously "these needles hurt ,i dont understand why i keep them clean every time i use them"

buy a clue edit: no need to call names- you guys have made your point, if she wants to use dull needles, it's up to her
 
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i don't know the answer to your question....sorry...if i did i'd mention it!

however as said above.....don't re use them ...just snort till you get a handfull of new ones!
 
Dude fresh pins cost what, a couple bucks at most? Do yourself a favor and just buy the 100pack for like $25 next time (BD 1cc .5" for me) and save yourself some trips. Using dull needles is completely unnecessary and stupid to do...
 
BD recently started selling rigs in singles at about 20 cents each or so.

Look into butterfly needles if you inject constantly.
 
I've been an idiot with my decision to continue to use re-used syringes. I don't share them with anyone but the dullness is killer. I'm going to have to start buying syringes in bulk such as the 100 count.

RorerQuaalude714 said:
Your veins and immune system will thank you.

I need to quit using dull needles over and over so that my veins and immune system will have the chance to thank me 8)
 
I would suppose it could be safe to use one twice or maybe even 3 times in a pinch ...if you have an autoclave, that is, and since one of those would probably run you at least a grand for a used one, I'm betting you're better off just taking everyone's advice and get them in bulk. Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi are literally everywhere...
 
Little off topic, but do most pharmacys carry bulk bags of syringes for purchasing? Aside from the standard 10 rig ones, that is.

I know you can find them online, but will they sell to just anybody or do you have to be of medical authority to buy them online?
 
I don't think you have to be anything to buy anything online, its a free world after all, it would seem. :|
 
i am amazed at the sheer level of unhelpful idiocy in this thread.

he did not ask whether people agree with his needle practices, he asked if anybody knew a way to sharpen needles. dead set there are like 20 posts in this poor guys thread without a single one actually addressing the aim of this thread.

what you should do, is start your post with detailed advice on why re-using sharps is bad practice, so as to keep in the harm reduction attitude of this board. after this disclaimer however, people should actually address the dudes fucking question. because it is quite obvious that he does not care for a dozen fools repeatedly saying not to re-use. he knows this. as it stands, he shouldnt have bothered with the thread in the first place, because its saying nothing he doesnt already know and nobody seems to have even digested his actual question.

so, i will give it a shot.
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Firstly mate, you should never re-use needles. its good that you clean them, however nothing will ever come remotely close to actually using a fresh spike.

is there a way that you could not inject until Wednesday? you could snort, or plug your drugs? also, on wednesday, and in all future visits to the exchange, try to make sure you'll have enough fresh spikes. having more then u need is a lot better then having less. remember that.

However, if you really really must, then you could try a piece of steel wool or something? theres not many options for such a delicate instrument. also try and minimise the number of shots your doing, as each time it pierces your skin its getting blunter. and if u MUST do this, then make sure u keep disinfecting the spikes after every use.

stay safe bro
 
ifonly said:
i am amazed at the sheer level of unhelpful idiocy in this thread.

he did not ask whether people agree with his needle practices, he asked if anybody knew a way to sharpen needles. dead set there are like 20 posts in this poor guys thread without a single one actually addressing the aim of this thread.

what you should do, is start your post with detailed advice on why re-using sharps is bad practice, so as to keep in the harm reduction attitude of this board. after this disclaimer however, people should actually address the dudes fucking question. because it is quite obvious that he does not care for a dozen fools repeatedly saying not to re-use. he knows this. as it stands, he shouldnt have bothered with the thread in the first place, because its saying nothing he doesnt already know and nobody seems to have even digested his actual question.

so, i will give it a shot.
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Firstly mate, you should never re-use needles. its good that you clean them, however nothing will ever come remotely close to actually using a fresh spike.

is there a way that you could not inject until Wednesday? you could snort, or plug your drugs? also, on wednesday, and in all future visits to the exchange, try to make sure you'll have enough fresh spikes. having more then u need is a lot better then having less. remember that.

However, if you really really must, then you could try a piece of steel wool or something? theres not many options for such a delicate instrument. also try and minimise the number of shots your doing, as each time it pierces your skin its getting blunter. and if u MUST do this, then make sure u keep disinfecting the spikes after every use.

stay safe bro

Ugh, no no NO. You talk about the sheer idiocy of this thread, and then tell them to sharpen their needles with steel wool?

You can't sharpen a dull needle. Using steel wool or a matchbook to sharpen the needle can cause burrs to form, which will cause significant damage to your veins. "Sharpening" like this will also cause the needle to become thin, which poses a great risk for it breaking off in your vein.

Just don't sharpen it, it doesn't matter if you clean it with alcohol, don't re-use your needles. Use a different ROA until you can get your new needles.
 
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