q    Withdraw PIO into syringe and warm PIO in syringe by blowing on it or holding it in your hand for a while, this will make it easier for your DH inject the PIO.  The warmer the PIO, the thinner it gets, therefore easier to inject.

q    Swab area w/alcohol and let dry.

q    Have DH pull skin taught and hold it that way until injection complete.

q    Make sure DH darts the needle in quickly, the slower the needle is inserted, the more you will feel the needle. Try not to hit a previous injection site, otherwise, that spot will just get sorer.

q    Make sure that your DH draws up the needle to check for blood, prior to injecting. If you get a bit of blood, pull the needle out and try a new spot.

q    Once the injection is complete, have DH give the spot a kiss and massage the area for a few minutes.

q    Some women lay down; I stand with weight off the injection side and that side foot slightly turned in.

q    Some ice area prior to injection, but I never have and haven’t had a problem as yet.

q    Some women put a heating pad on the area. I would recommend this if you ice the area. I would think the ice would cause the PIO to stay in one area since the cold makes the PIO thicker.

q    Also, make sure you walk around for a while after the injection.  By walking around the PIO will get spread out quicker, thus being less painful the next day.

q    There is also a cream called Elma that is supposed to numb the area, but I've never used it before...