Reactions at injection site

[GeriatricGinger]

I use a v2 pen and Mediifine 8mm 31g needles and get a crazy itchy rash at the injection site. Before the pen, I was using 8mm 28g syringes and also had same reaction.
In reading I found that it’s semi common due to the nickel content.
My wife and daughter are also on Reta and they do not get the reaction.
I’d dry-fire a stick without dosing but idk if I can handle 2 itchy spots for 5-6 days
Are there alternative pen needles for the 3ml cartridges?
Thanks for your attention in this.

[GeriatricGinger]

Anyone have any guidance or suggestions?

[Ctrain24]

Maybe try smaller needles. You can get samples in various sizes from different manufacturers from Underground Supply for $3.99. You gotta have an account and be signed in to see the samples. Also what BAC water are you using?

[MyB]

Take a pen tip and jab yourself with it, hold in the same duration as you would using a pen. If no reaction then you probably have a bac water issue. If you do have a reaction try a name brand tip like novofine.

[GeriatricGinger]

Thank you.
I dosed today and used a novofine 32g 4mm so we’ll see how it goes. Thanks for responses!

[MyB]

If you get a raised area immediately after inj you need to a longer needle.