I had a panic attack when getting blood taken at the hospital last December, took the nurse ages to fine a vein, put the needing in my forearm and jiggled it which hurt
So no, giving blood is not something I'll be doing
I had a panic attack when getting blood taken at the hospital last December, took the nurse ages to fine a vein, put the needing in my forearm and jiggled it which hurt
So no, giving blood is not something I'll be doing
No I won't be calling Monday as they are shut, I'll call Tuesday
Or I'll buy the kit on amazon
Nurses can never find my veins, I was told to ask for the special ultra sound machine to find them but often its either not working or the person that operates it is not around. Ive had blood taken out of my hand, ankle and wrist before because my veins are so non compliant.
Nurses can never find my veins, I was told to ask for the special ultra sound machine to find them but often its either not working or the person that operates it is not around. Ive had blood taken out of my hand, ankle and wrist before because my veins are so non compliant.
I wouldn't say never, they have no problem finding them on my OH lol
Nurses can never find my veins, I was told to ask for the special ultra sound machine to find them but often its either not working or the person that operates it is not around. Ive had blood taken out of my hand, ankle and wrist before because my veins are so non compliant.
Nurses can never find my veins, I was told to ask for the special ultra sound machine to find them but often its either not working or the person that operates it is not around. Ive had blood taken out of my hand, ankle and wrist before because my veins are so non compliant.
I have two tiny white scars in my left elbow and a tiny one in top of my left hand, no thanks to a junior doctor.
I could see a nurse behind him getting twitchier when he was making a blood scene out of my arm. She finally cracked and asked if he would like her to take over. He refused while lightly slapping the elbow area repeatedly. After a couple more attempts, he moved to my hand.
When he made the third attempt, I couldn't handle the pain any more, so I asked for the nurse to take over. He didn't look happy, but please, look at my arm. In midst of blood dots, there were bruises forming.
Because of him, I associate the name Felix with veins and scars. He looked about fifteen, too.
What happens if you get the wrong blood group? Do you shrivel up like a vampire in the sun?
You can suffer allergic reaction if you are given the wrong blood type. A couple of years ago I received 6 units of blood in a transfusion (thank you to all donors, you saved my life!) and 2 nurses had to be there to change each bag of blood, confirming all of the details on the bag and my name / DOB etc. they also stayed with me for the first 5 minutes or so of each bag to check I didn't have a reaction.
But now you mention it CravenHaven, I have developed a vit D deficiency so maybe I am shrivelling up in the sun.....?
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I had a panic attack when getting blood taken at the hospital last December, took the nurse ages to fine a vein, put the needing in my forearm and jiggled it which hurt
So no, giving blood is not something I'll be doing
No I won't be calling Monday as they are shut, I'll call Tuesday
Or I'll buy the kit on amazon
Nurses can never find my veins, I was told to ask for the special ultra sound machine to find them but often its either not working or the person that operates it is not around. Ive had blood taken out of my hand, ankle and wrist before because my veins are so non compliant.
I wouldn't say never, they have no problem finding them on my OH lol
I've got tiny veins according to that nurse
ah, the doppler?
you know what they say about peoplewith tiny veins..
I don't as it happens
I have two tiny white scars in my left elbow and a tiny one in top of my left hand, no thanks to a junior doctor.
I could see a nurse behind him getting twitchier when he was making a blood scene out of my arm. She finally cracked and asked if he would like her to take over. He refused while lightly slapping the elbow area repeatedly. After a couple more attempts, he moved to my hand.
When he made the third attempt, I couldn't handle the pain any more, so I asked for the nurse to take over. He didn't look happy, but please, look at my arm. In midst of blood dots, there were bruises forming.
Because of him, I associate the name Felix with veins and scars. He looked about fifteen, too.
We tested our own in biology when I was at school.
You can suffer allergic reaction if you are given the wrong blood type. A couple of years ago I received 6 units of blood in a transfusion (thank you to all donors, you saved my life!) and 2 nurses had to be there to change each bag of blood, confirming all of the details on the bag and my name / DOB etc. they also stayed with me for the first 5 minutes or so of each bag to check I didn't have a reaction.
But now you mention it CravenHaven, I have developed a vit D deficiency so maybe I am shrivelling up in the sun.....?