Will the shot be painful?  I need help to relax!!?
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Don't look at it -- a tetanus shot is a small volume given with a fine needle and you may hardly feel it unless you look and "know" you're getting stuck.  \n\nTetanus shots cause a mild soreness, but if you exercise that arm right away it doesn't became bad and doesn't last as long.
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Oh beach so sorry. I just was out of work for over a week for just that! It then turned into pneumonia so be careful! Stay hydrated....my doc said to drink tons of blue gatorade. It puts electrolytes back into your system that water can't. Did they give you the flu pills? or did you get the shot instead? I swear the aches and pains went away within about 12 hours of getting the shot. So if you haven't seen a doctor yet......I would!! Antibiotics won't do a thing.....but this shot just absolutely did wonders. (I always opt for the shot vs. the pills cause I want fast relief!) Just keep alternating tylenol with advil for your fever so that you don't get the upset stomach on top of everything else you have. Also.....for the cough, try Mucinex,DM. (amazing stuff...it's a time release pill). I so hope you feel better soon.......in the meantime....let me send you the link to my blog about flu.....at the very least it will give you something to laugh about! lol\n\nSee ya!
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Well considering u dont geth these sypmtoms any other time!! \nI think its safe to say ur just suffering from the flu shot side effects!!\nJust get some rest and try and feel better soon!!\n\nGood luck =D
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Ask them to apply some numb spray before you get pierced. That makes it painless.
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Honestly it's going to be painful no matter how much you play.  You should definatly be relaxed if that's possible, and tell your lover to be slow and gentle and caring of your needs.  Hopefully he will be and you'll be fine.  Good luck!
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no pain-novacine is amazing.  when i had to get braces, i had to get a tooth pulled.  i needed 4 shots of novacine, because the roots were so deep, and after the shots were given, i felt no pain at all.  the shots hurt a bit, but they are pretty fast.  the pain from the shots is like stabbing your gums witha fork.  the pain goes away really fast after you start breathing, and realizing that the dentist took teh needle out of your mouth already
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Take some tylenol or something, you should avoid caffeine.  Find a comfortable spot for quiet, take a couple minutes to do some deep breathing. I find this really helps with tension.
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It feels like a mild pinch by someone with long fingernails . . .not too much pain at all . .\n\nmy advice . . .if you're squeamish, don't look at the needle, and don't watch the blood coming out . . .just turn your head or shut your eyes, and keep them shut for a minute or two.
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I totally know what you're going through. I had to take lovenox in pregnancy too and it was totally crappy. Here are a few things that made it easier for me...put a cold compress (one that's flat, like a frozen-gel compress) on the injection site for at least 3 minutes to numb the spot. (Use it for another 3 minutes after the shot too.) Avoid the area around the belly button because that's the worst. Take your time in doing the injection if it hurts and be sure that you're watching something interesting on TV so you can focus on something other than the pain. You can eventually teach your body to push through the pain and this will really come in handy when you go into labor. I found that there were a few spots on me that hurt too much to get injections so keep trying different spots on your stomach. Also, some of the injection needles are bent or dull and just hurt a lot more than others so if you have a particularly difficult one that's probably why. Lovenox really is a miracle drug even though it hurts like heck. It's the only thing that kept me from miscarrying. Take a look at this site. It might make you feel better. http://blogs.chron.com/mamadrama/archives/2006/05/every_day_is_mo_1.html You can also check out the BabyCenter lovenox message boards for moral support. You aren't alone and I promise you that one day soon it will all be worth it.\n\nGood luck to you!
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Depends on how fast your body react to it. If your immune system is good, it would be around 45 min (you shall know when you feel the pain!:))
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I'm starting next month.  Maybe you can try different infusion sets?  I know for shots I bruise sometimes, mostly in my thighs.  I would say if what you use now doesn't work, try different sets.
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Honestly it depends on where you will be getting the injection.  I've had eleven of them this year in various locations.  Most of the time I felt fine, tender yes, but other than that fine the following day.  It was the day after that when I hurt like crazy.   I was getting mine in a joint, my SI Joint and hip joint too.  And it ached.  Just be prepared for the worst.  Bring along whatever pain meds you have been prescribed.  And maybe a cooler with ice packs.  You may need them to help reduce swelling in the area of the injection.
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As a dentist, I have filled many teeth.  I have not had too many people complain about the pain.  Many dentist will use a numbing gel on the tissue prior to giving the injection.  This will help with some sensitivity with the injection.  However, most of the pain from the injection comes from injecting the liquid too quickly.  If the dentist takes his time with the injection there should be very little discomfort.  Once the tooth is numb, you will only be able to feel pressure NOT pain.
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We weren't allowed to practice on each other at my nursing school, but if you can that's a good way. I was really nervous the first few times I gave injections too...it comes with being a nursing student. I learned to just be assertive when giving the shot. The slower you are when you are nervous the more it hurts the patient. Just go for it when giving a shot...your patients will thank you for it.
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The more you convince yourself it's going to hurt, the more pain you're going to feel. Just try to sit back, relax and tell yourself it's going to be over very quickly. You can also take a couple of ice packs with you. You can place the packs on the injection sites which will help take away the sting.\n\nBy the way, it's not actually the shot itself that hurts, it's the vaccine. They tend to sting a little but if you've ever been stung by a bee before, it's not nearly as bad!\n\nTake a deep breath and imagine the shot is a tickling flower! The way you approach this will determine how much it actually hurts!\n\nGood luck!
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when ur getting a shot, it helps to look away but keeps ur muscles relaxed otherwise it will hurt a TON
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I had it inserted in the bottom of my heel for heel spurs.  While it was not the most comfortable thing I have ever experienced, neither was it anything close to the worst.  Walking was difficult for two days afterwards.  However, the discomfort was well worth it.  Before the injection I was in almost constant pain from the spurs, excruciating first thing in the morning especially.  Today I am still totally pain free - 5 years later!!  It is a definite example of very short term pain for very long term gain!  Be brave, girl!  It will be over before you know it, and the benefits should be well worth it.