There's another well-known approach, which I think has come up earlier in this thread: switch to a longer subq needle (8mm instead of 5mm) so the injection lands beneath the dermis and fat layers that tend to react. That's what helped in my case (I also started KPV), though juggling 2 different needle sizes is a hassle, pen or no pen.
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Finding this thread is a relief. ISR has been giving me trouble, and I went from 6mm up to 8mm, switched to the thighs, added more bac water, tried epi/lido, a 3 pin stick, a massage gun, and cut my dosage down to almost nothing. Last night I used the 12.7mm, and even though the sting hung around for a while after, there's no red welt now, just the slightest suggestion of bruising. Honestly it could just be how the light is hitting it. Whew. Tonight I'll try 12.7mm in the hip. My thighs need a break. And my abdomen is a definite no no for it.
Hi there! I'm also pretty new around here. My zinc intake is 50mg, roughly 3 times per week. On top of that, my everyday multivitamin contains a tiny amount. The Anela protocol, from what I've read, calls for 30-50mg every day. I'd follow that, except the zinc I have is in chewable form, and chewing them daily causes blisters in my mouth. So instead of quitting, I'm pushing through and finishing the bottle at about 3 times a week. Once these chewables are gone, I'll find another version and use it every day during my next cycle.
I’m not familiar with that recommendation, but I’d be careful: 40mg is the upper safe limit for total daily zinc (food plus supplements). Going over that has been linked to stomach issues, headaches, and dizziness. I know a person who took 50mg by mistake and did get those symptoms.
Apologies for bringing back an older reply of yours. Not long ago I came across another comment you made regarding adding additional BAC. Could you go into a little more detail, please?
