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4510heather4510heather member
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So I'm on day 4 of PIO and I hurt.  I am a side sleeper and now both sides are sufficiently sore and it's interfering with my sleep.  Is there anything I can do to make it hurt less?  I am icing before the shot to numb the area, so the shot doesn't hurt, but afterwards I am SORE!

Thanks!

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  • musubigirlmusubigirl member
    From what I hear you shouldn't ice.  I'm sorry you're sore.
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  • SPerry0376SPerry0376

    Heat is better. And try heating the bottle of progesterone under running water before drawing the needle.

     

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  • MrsP71506MrsP71506

    This is my 3rd time using PIO and for the first time I understand the soreness!  Actually I just sat down to get on the computer and both of my sides hurt a lot!!

    I know that a heating pad afterwards and massaging can help.

    good luck!

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  • ichoosehopeichoosehope
    I never iced, but alsways sat on a heating pad for a few minutes after and that really helps....good luck!
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  • juliannatjuliannat

    Ice won't really help b/c it's an IM injection - so it can really only help the top layer of skin.

    Here's what I do:

    1) Put the PIO in your bra while you get set up (washing hands, prepping needles etc.) - that will warm the oil a bit

    2) After injection, get your DH to rub the injected area HARD for 1-2 min. This helps distribute the oil and then you are less likely to get knots/welts

    3) Low level heating pad for up to 10 min after the shot. After ET though, be careful to only heat your butt area not lower back.

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