I'm giving blood at a blood drive for the first time WEdnesday this week and I'm a little nervous.
2006-09-03 13:54:38 · 10 answers · asked by C. S 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
THANK YOU for giving blood, today so few qualify to give and it is very needed. It is the greatest gift that you can give, life to someone else. It is NOT any different then samples just takes a little longer. The people who do it are excellent and you don't have to watch, you won't feel a thing. There is nothing to be nervous about. Just take satisfaction that you are doing a good thing and some how it will come back to you tenfold in some form.
2006-09-03 14:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by Outside the box 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt any worse than having blood drawn for a test. I don't find it painful at all. I've given 1 gallon and 2 pints so far. If you drink a lot of water before you give, your veins will be bigger, so it will be easier for the nurse to get a good draw.
2006-09-03 14:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by Laura K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt, it might feel a little wierd, but if you've had blood drawn before it's not a painful process. It's good to know you're helping others too.
2006-09-03 14:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needle is a little bigger, but other than that its the same. The tiny prick feels just the same.
2006-09-03 13:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by herbs411_42719 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No-and you will feel good about yourself the rest of the day.
2006-09-03 14:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont be, its no worse than having an IV put in plus you will be saving lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-03 13:57:42 · answer #6 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it hurts ONLY when the doctor takes fee...
2006-09-03 13:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sunny H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the same only one prick you can do it!!
2006-09-03 13:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by classy chic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah - it doesn't hurt at all!
2006-09-03 14:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-03 14:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋