Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I have been told before that they couldn't find a vein, but now they don't seem to have a problem finding it. At Lowry they can stick it with no problems at all and barely felt. At the hospital, no one can stick one without causing a lot of pain. I have always had a fear of needles since I end up with my limbs paralyzed for at least 24 hours after being stuck, so they are just making it worse. What's more, they don't seem to care at all how much they hurt someone. It is making me a lot more afraid of this surgery, because I am afraid they won't do anything to ease any pain after it, either. Darlene > > This always happens to me I was told to drink lots of water before I came in > havent had my test since than so dont know if it works. > > sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 i'm in totaly sympathy with you...i have the same problems and fear. i'm not longer a " strong trooper " ...if they hurt me i say... " HEY...THAT HURT LIKE HELL " ... now i at least feel like i've said something instead if sitting like a mute human pin cushion... my best to you... --- Darlene Hurley wrote: > I have been told before that they couldn't find a > vein, but now they > don't seem to have a problem finding it. At Lowry > they can stick it > with no problems at all and barely felt. At the > hospital, no one > can stick one without causing a lot of pain. I have > always had a > fear of needles since I end up with my limbs > paralyzed for at least > 24 hours after being stuck, so they are just making > it worse. > What's more, they don't seem to care at all how much > they hurt > someone. It is making me a lot more afraid of this > surgery, because > I am afraid they won't do anything to ease any pain > after it, either. > > Darlene > > > > > > This always happens to me I was told to drink lots > of water before > I came in > > havent had my test since than so dont know if it > works. > > > > sharon > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Darlene, There is a topical cream called EMLA which is used extensively in pediatric settings prior to needle sticks. It does require an hour to set up and become numb. They can also use lidocaine to numb the area for an IV stick with a little needle before they put the big angiocath in for the IV. My experience is most anesthesiologists (SP?) prefer to start IVs like this. You can certainily ask for either of these things and as someone who has been a nurse for 24 (groan) years I have not seen these requests denied if resonable or timely. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I have dreadful veins and was told to drink water before I came in for a blood test, it does work! I drank a litre of water and also to get my blood pumping I parked my car and walked 10 min's to the lab, it was great, she found my usually impossible vein first try! and I hardly felt it :-) Rose --------------------------------- On Yahoo!7 Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I have dreadful veins and was told to drink water before I came in for a blood test, it does work! Rose, I am glad that works for you. However, most of my blood work is after a 12-hour fast and I cannot drink any water until after the test. Of course, now they also want a urine sample. I always find it amusing that they tell you " nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours " and then expect you to give them a urine sample. Helen in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 My dr office says to drink lots of water. You may want to question this... Angelia in OR Re: hard to find vein > > > > I have dreadful veins and was told to drink water before I came in for a > blood test, it does work! > > Rose, > > I am glad that works for you. However, most of my blood work is after a > 12-hour fast and I cannot drink any water until after the test. Of > course, now they also want a urine sample. I always find it amusing that > they tell you " nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours " and then expect you > to give them a urine sample. > > Helen in PA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 I've also been told to drink water when fasting. They usually say I can drink coffee too but I don't like coffee so I drink lots of water. Barbie _____ From: diabetes [mailto:diabetes ] On Behalf Of Angelia R. My dr office says to drink lots of water. You may want to question this... Angelia in OR ----- Original Message ----- > Rose, > > I am glad that works for you. However, most of my blood work is after a > 12-hour fast and I cannot drink any water until after the test. Of > course, now they also want a urine sample. I always find it amusing that > they tell you " nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours " and then expect you > to give them a urine sample. > > Helen in PA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 It would pay to check that they mean no water, as usually no food or drink means no food or tea, coffee etc water is usually fine, unless you are about to have an opperation :-) Rose --------------------------------- On Yahoo!7 Dating: It's free to join and check out our great singles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 The instructions from my doctor say nothing to eat or drink except for a little water to take medications. So far it has not been a big problem. It is a little uncomfortable having blood taken out of the back of my hand, but it is better than being poked and prodded to find a vein elsewhere. Actually they did say I only have to fast after midnight and my appointment is never later than 9:00 am. Helen in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.