If you have elevated cholesterol, if you have diabetes, or if you have over-weight or obesity, youre already at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, cautions Van Horn
Do not use with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids
Very rarely, more serious reactions can occur, such as a severe allergic reaction
A deficiency in either of these vitamins can cause a wide range of problems, including: extreme tiredness a lack of energy pins and needles (paraesthesia) a sore and red tongue mouth ulcers muscle weakness disturbed vision psychological problems, which may include depression and problems with memory, understanding and judgement Some of these problems can also happen if you have a deficiency in vitamin B12 or folate but do not have anaemia
Abdomen The area within a few inches around your belly button (avoid the belly button) Thigh The space between one hand above your knee and one hand below your groin, towards the outer side of the thigh How to self-administer the injection Wash and dry hands with soap and water Clean the area of skin you intend to inject with an alcohol wipe Hold the syringe in your dominant hand with the barrel of the syringe between your fingers and your thumb on the plunger With your other hand pinch an area of skin between your fingers to create a lump Insert the needle all the way into the skin Press down the plunger while keeping the needle still Use the markings on the barrel to give the amount you have been instructed to Remove the needle at the same angle Dispose of the needle in the sharps box Wipe the area with a piece of gauze Hints and Tips Rotate between different body areas for injections For example
