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1. For me the injections are nothing, I've done then so many times. But,

Reply to Lotusflower70 (Original post)

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 11:34 PM

Feb 2019

It doesn't hurt to apply over-the-counter lidocaine cream 30 minutes before and ice 5 minutes before. That's what I do for my son's injections. I usually don't bother for myself at this point.

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My son's new medication [View all] Lotusflower70 Feb 2019 OP

For me the injections are nothing, I've done then so many times. But, unblock Feb 2019 #1

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