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i just poked for the frist time myself and need advice...

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hi i just banged a 12 hydromophine in my hand...my second time ever being poked.....i drew back and blood came in the sryinge aso i went with it...didnt really catch a buz and now its kinda swelled up and if i smacked my hand lightly the rest of my hand goes red but the injection site goes white in about a half a inch diamter...should i be worried??im freakin at my self so bad right now.....i told my self i would never have done nedles but im at the point where im just not getting high anymore...mabey off a patch i catch a nod but i could do 8 80s in a row and not get high...think im going to go to detox...i feel like a idiot talking about this.......
 
Why did you use your hand? Why not the crook of your arm? Hands, wrists, feet and ankles should always be avoided unless you have a lot of experience and you know you won't miss.

If you feel you need to, definitely duck out before this progresses any farther.. it's a long way to the bottom of this hole. Believe me, you're not an idiot for asking a question about your safety. There's also a mega thread in IVing. I'll have to come back with the link.
 
^ this.

It sounds like you missed the shot. Even if you register and draw back blood the needle tip can still slip out of the vein as you inject, especially as you are new to it and it's tricky holding the needle completely still and in position while you inject the drug. Did you use a sterile prep technique? The main risk is infection (signs are heat, redness, swelling and soreness) or tearing the vein causing a haematoma (bruise) under the skin. If you are at all worried about it, get yourself to a doctor as you may need antibiotics and are at risk of developing an abscess..

Hand veins are tricky as they are smaller and more mobile under the skin - definitely not first choice. Start at the crook of the elbow where the veins are bigger and more stable, rotate your sites, use a good technique and only progress to forearm then hand veins if you really have to...

As misspharmacyashley said IVing is a long and dark bath to be embarking on.. maybe this is the wake up call you need? However, if you decide to carry on IVing, please have a read on BL (especially on the Other Drugs forum) about safe IV technique and don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions. We'd all rather you did it safely - tis the whole point of a harm reduction forum!

A quick search revealed this IV complications megathread which should give you plenty of advice :)

edit: also have a look at this guide to safe IV injecting :)

I'm going to close this as I think you either need to get medical or advice, or if not, you don't really need us in BDD - what you do need is to do is some research about the dangers of IVing and how to do it as safely as possible :) send me a pm if you disagree with me closing it..
 
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