Am I paranoid about possible infection?

[Zait]

Hey guys,

Started my cycle on Tuesday(Jan 7) first shot was 1cc of test prop and 1cc test e. This is my first cycle so yes virgin muscle. I injected both test prop and test e into my right glute. I followed all procedures as far am I know. The test prop hurts like hell, but that's supposed to be expected as far as I know from reading all the threads on the forums. I have been applying heat and taking advil to manage the pain.

The problem is for some reason it's my lower back muscles that seem to be in the most pain. If it were an infection wouldn't it be at the injection site and not in my lower back? If I am just standing it's more of a dull pain... not noticeable unless I am concentrating on it, but if I press on it.. it feels like a bad bruise. I don't feel like I have a fever and I worked out legs just fine this morning.

Any input would be great.

Thanks!

 

[00pmac00]

I've seen many come here to comment on the pain "travelling" where it hurts somewhere near the injection spot but not the spot itself necessarily. It is prop and some , especially with virgin muscle, are very sensitive to it for some reason. Give it a few days, watch for signs, but a little tenderness and pain should dissipate soon enough.

 

[Teutonic]

you will be fine give it time...

 

[theblitzkrieg]

I've had that happen a lot. Especially with sustanon (has short esters in it). Nothing to worry about. Maybe try going lower next time so it doesn't do that. I'm not even sure why it happens.

 

[louman]

If it starts swelling, turning red and doesn't get better for a few days then start to worry and go to doctor. Pip is normal with prop like you said. Also did you inject too fast or move around when needle was in?

 

[Zait]

If it starts swelling, turning red and doesn't get better for a few days then start to worry and go to doctor. Pip is normal with prop like you said. Also did you inject too fast or move around when needle was in?

I am new to self injections so there was some moving around. Glute is a hard area to self inject. As far as going to fast... I keep
Looking for a set time on how long the injection should take ... Like 30 secs or 1 min but can't find anything on it. I just go by feel mostly.

Got another prop shot to take in a few hours I will be doing right quad this time.

 

[louman]

Exact time isnt critical don't have to be OCD but don't power the plunger down as fast. I'm guessing 30 seconds for 1ml should be fine. Also hold the needle in for about 45 seconds after injecting to prevent oil dropping out. Doesn't affect pip from what I inderstand.

 

[gram of tren]

youre fine...go the gym

 

[Teutonic]

THIS IS PIP

1987- buried an 18 gauge 1.5 inch with 2 cc test s in it. Speared my sciatic or damn close. Forced the gear in.. Bleed like a stuck pig and as a financial aid student I had to walk to get food..

I was cruising across the commons to to eat..hobbling was more like it and took a step down in my high top reeboks with a pair of crazy wear pants and a tank top I had widdled down to to 2 strings..and busted ass in front of the entire student body.

I was hobbled for 5 days...you will be fine.

 

[louman]

My first cycle I was so scared of hitting sciatic nerve lol. If u mess it up bad enough you will be fucked. Now I enjoy pinning. Idk why it's creepy lol

 

[Zait]

Thanks for all the input guys. It really eased my mind.

I pinned in my right quad last night (1cc test prop). Injection went perfectly. Woke up this morning) and zero pain!

Now (15 hours after injection) I still have no pain. How is it that I have zero pain with test prop?

Also, my back feels slightly better or at least I can say it's not feeling worse.

Thanks again guys!