..................................................i think it hurts i prefer blood taken out my arm
2006-09-05 09:08:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
either way hurts to me.
2006-09-05 09:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always hated it too.
I've always rather it taken from my arm. There is a completely different pain and feeling. The end of your finger is much more sensitive and it is a dull aching pain. Your arm on the other hand is somewhat relieving. I actually like the small rush I get from the needle in my arm. No, I ain't crazy or self mutilating but it is a little healthy rush. I like tattoos as well, same little rush but lasts longer. Fingers are probably quicker and less costly to the clinic or hospital just to get a blood sample and that's why they do it. Now I know some people like my father who are guitar players, cannot get "pricked" b/c their fingers are to calloused for the needle to penetrate.
2006-09-05 16:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are checking hemoglobin, or glucose levels it provides a small bead of blood-all you need, but for a CBC, I can't imagine why your finger. Usually I only poke fingers for heroine users, neonates, or dehydrated people. Even a butterfly needle is invasive in a finger. You musta had a mean nurse.
2006-09-05 16:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dyma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking blood from the end of your finger, there are alot of nerve endings from your tips. Use your arm when you can, especially if you are a diabetic and testing regular.
2006-09-05 16:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by lecter098 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋