Jane M./was: Re: OT - it was paint that killed my dog

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Hi Jane,

Before you get bloodwork done, get a prescription for EMLA CREAM

from Dr. DeMio. It is a numbing cream that you can apply 30 minutes

before a blood draw. It is fine if it goes over the 30 min., as it

supposedly works for awhile. I put it on both arms. Also, ask him

for a list of kid friendly labs is your area. We go to Hillcrest

Hospital, but I'm sure there is one much closer to you. They should

only use small butterfly type needles.

Noah was totally traumatized by 2 very mean ladies who held him

down (he was only 3!) and attacked him with a huge adult sized

needle. They couldn't find a vein, so they poked the other arm,

moving the needle around in there. Meanwhile, I'm holding onto him

for dear life, while my dd held his arm... she was crying for him!

THEN the younger B**** had the nerve to roll he eyes and say " He's

really bad!!! " Well, THAT about ruined him for life. However, with a

kind experienced staff and a little help with " Ms. EMLA " , Noah goes

in, sits in the chair, tells them which arm to use and then tells

them what color bandage he wants. He says " Thanks, and Bye! " and

goes on his way. It took a few times for him to realize that he

wasn't going to be attacked and hurt, but he's fine with it now.

When you have to go in every 2-3 months, there really has to be a

better way. And there is!!!!

Good Luck. Chelation Rocks!!!!

-Trish

>I have to get some bloodwork done - which I am dreading because

>every time we go to the doc tells me " no blood shots,

>right? "

> Jane