SubQ Needle size and Reactions...

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I am wondering what size needles most of you use for your SubQ? My son is 14, a

small 100 lb. 14 year old. We were using 6mm needles at two sites, 25 ml total.

He would get the same site reaction everyweek, same as day one. A golf ball at

each site, hard...for the most part, gone by morning. A small lump will remain

at each site for about 2 weeks. I mentioned this to the home care agency and

the Dr. and it was suggested that he try a 9mm needle, that it may eliviate the

site reaction and residual lump. NOT...site reaction was twice as bad and

remained somewhat swollen into the next day. Could that be from the needle? I

noticed when I filled the syringe, it was VERY bubbley. I get occasional

bubbles when I fill the syringe, but this was bordering on foam. Could that be

something with the meds causing the reaction or the needles. I am curious what

others have experienced. We are doing this for a year now and I though the site

reactions diminished...but they have not. Thanks for any input....

Kim, Mom to 14 - CVID