Shallow, flat, colourless bumps under the skin post IV injection

[KaleB541]

I often get these after shooting up. They don't seem too dangerous, but I don't really know what they are. I'd say it's more likely to happen after a shot that had a largeish bit of vitamin C in the mix. The preceding shots usually burn a little while injecting. The bumps are really flat, shallow and consistent in appearance along the general area around the vein in use. They're not small like spots, some blotches can be a square inch in size. There is no redness or any other discolouration, the bumps are as pale as the rest of the skin. They disappear quickly after the shot. Sometimes within a couple of minutes, sometimes a bit longer.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? What are these bumps?

Also, does anyone have any recommendation for a creme or ointment for daily use? Kind of like general vein and skin care, preventive stuff.

 

[effie]

^ if they aren't red/hot/sore and they occur often then disappear infection is unlikely, but lumps at injection sites should always raise the question of whether they are abscesses/soft tissue infections. Abscesses take a little while to form though. Histamine release can also cause transient lumps, but usually they are red/itchy.

The fact that a) they occur after vit C is added and b) your shot burns means it is most likely local irritation and inflammation due to that. A lot of people add too much vit C; you really only need a tiny bit. There is an excellent video on it here

Vitamin E moisturiser works best for me; things like arnica can be good for bruising but IMO/E a simple, fairly plain moisturiser is best.

 

[Swimmingdancer]

Yeah it's probably just irritating the vein and surrounding area. Don't use so much vitamin C, make sure you are using proper filtering and injection techniques, inject your shots slowly. Apply a warm washcloth to the area and use arnica gel and a quality unscented moisturizer. Make sure to alcohol swab the area before injecting again to get any of the arnica and moisturizer off and clean the skin.