Quad Injections | Community Forum

turbosilver14.55RPOriginal post

1mo ago

I realize there are numerous arteries in the quadriceps. I believe I may have hit one or a vein when I injected my hcg there once, and I had a brief spray of blood from a tiny 29 gauge needle. I was totally fine, but I considered going to the ER. I’ve seen in movies where people have died from leg artery damage. Is using a larger gauge needle in the quads risky? Would hitting a larger blood vessel put me in danger?

18 replies

hungrypilot16.13RP

29d ago

You probably won’t be in danger from a minor nick, but I just avoid the quads altogether. Too many nerves, and if you get a sore spot, it really hurts to walk. A sore spot in your glutes doesn’t really affect walking. I’ve sprayed blood with larger gauge needles a few times; it’s a bit unsettling but has never been a real issue for me.

turbosilver14.55RP

29d ago

Thanks for sharing your experiences; I appreciate it!

mondayhungry10.78RP

29d ago

You’ve basically got the femoral artery in your quads, so if you stick to the upper outer area, you’ll be far from it. Some people just don’t get along with quad injections, so they’re not essential.

stacksunday5.42RP

29d ago

It seems like you’re new to this, so I’m not sure why you’d inject in your quads? Glutes and side delts are far easier. I’ve had many successful quad injections, but I’ve also hit small nerves several times, even on the upper outer part of the quad. Just stick to glutes for now, buddy. And no, you don’t need to go to the hospital just because blood came out during an injection.

scribesailor8.87RP

29d ago

Injecting in my quads feels like walking on stilts for two days. Glute injections are perfection.

happyswole6512.03RP

29d ago

It hurts too much; I’d rather stick to my glutes.

turbosilver14.55RP

29d ago

I tried it last cycle and found it troublesome. Sometimes I wish I had two to help wash my back and inject my glutes more easily, lol.

turbosilver14.55RP

29d ago

Yeah, I’m pretty new. I’ve only completed one cycle. Delts were my favorite; they’re easy to reach and painless. Quads were similar, and I’ve never had issues except for that one hcg injection.

carolynn12.5RP

21d ago

Snap a photo and show us where you injected in your quad!

dealerhungry18.64RP

21d ago

This has probably happened to most people. Injecting on the side of the thigh is less risky. I wouldn’t overthink it.

redstatic10.14RP

21d ago

Just inject 1cc into two different spots on your pecs.

carolynn12.5RP

21d ago

Bam!

atticsleepy7.38RP

21d ago

Forget worrying about arteries or veins; it’s when you hit a nerve that it really hurts. I have that experience every time! I have no backside, so I have to use my delts or quads. It's easiest to hit the quad while sitting on the toilet in the morning.

riverpilot7.32RP

21d ago

I can understand nicking a vein or a nerve, but if you’re injecting where you should be, there’s no real danger. You can look up "injection sites" online for pictures with marked areas to simplify it.

kareno3.78RP

9d ago

It’s normal for blood to squirt if you hit a vein. I wouldn’t recommend injecting in quads due to the many variables involved.

riderrusty47509.48RP

9d ago

Just use your glute muscles; they’re much denser than leg muscles. You can also inject into your lats and traps.

dennisc5.37RP

7d ago

This is one of the places to meet new friends and learn from others.

coastwild10.96RP

7d ago

I currently do standing injections in my quads. It’s easier to relax that way. I use a 25g needle, 1.5 inches long. It goes in deep without any problems. Just find your sweet spot and use an angle too.