I hate needles, and having a Blood Test tomorrow. PLZ ANSWER?

Question

Hate needles.

First blood test tomorrow. Am dreading it sooo much.
Feeling very sick and shaking with nerves.lol.

Whats going to happen ? will it hurt ? scared

Answer 1

I used to have the same problem. Ask them to use a "butterfly", this isn't a joke, I don't know if that is the medical term, but they know what I mean. The initial poke is what is painful. I started having them use a "butterfly" and it's not painful at all.

Answer 2

It's o.k to be scared, but you needn't worry.

When you get to the lab you will be asked to sit down or if you prefer lie down. The technition will make sure your details are correct and then tie an inch think peice of elastic (called a torniquet) around you upper arm so that blood fills the veins making them easer to see. They will then swab your inner elbow with an alcohol wipe, then they will gently insert the needle, all you should feel is a small sting. After taking the blood they will untie the torniquet and withdraw the needle, you may feel a slight sting here aswell. They will then ask you to hold a cotton wool ball on the site of the prick to help prevent any bleading, this will then be tapped to the arm. After that you are free to go. If you feel a bit faint you should sit in the waiting room until you feel better.

The best thing to do is not look and destract yourself. Sing a song in you head (or out loud), try and read something on a wall far away, take someone to talk to and remember to keep relaxed and breath.

Answer 3

I am a phlebotomist (I draw blood). Applying numbing agents can alter test results in some cases, I don't recommend it! It can be scary, but the key is no matter what, don't jump. Getting blood drawn actually hurts less than an immunization. Immunizations hurt because they're injecting something into the muscle. Blood draws hurt less because we're only removing something. Most of the time the amount of blood being removed is usually around a couple of teaspoons depending on the tests being ordered. The phlebotomist will select the appropriate equipment based on what your veins look like and the tests being ordered. Not all types of blood drawing equipment can be used for every test. We use very small needles, and the procedure will take less than a minute.

Answer 4

I have a total phobia with needles and I can honestly say it doesn't hurt like you think. I just had blood taken this week and what always helps me is to get a bunch of paper towels make them into a wad and hold it in the hand that's not being used. I don't know why it helps but it does. This helped me through a whole pregnancy. Also talk to the person doing it the whole time to get your mind off it. And finally I always tell them that if it hurts or they poke me more than once I'll throw up. They are always careful after I tell them that and go very easy using a vacuum needle. Nobody wants to clean up that kind of mess. It'll be fine.

Answer 5

Tell the doctors (or nurses) that you don't do well with needles and that you need to lie down while doing the blood work. They probably won't even take much, and it doesn't hurt, but it's difficult to not get psyched out if you're scared of that kind of thing. If you lie down and close your eyes while it's being done, you might reduce your chances of passing out.

Keeping a conversation while doing it is a good distraction. Take a friend to distract you!

Also, drink plenty of water an hour before ---that makes it easier for the docs & nurses to find a vein.

You'll be fine!

Answer 6

Find something in the room to focus on and make up a silly little story about it in your head. It doesn't matter how stupid your story is cuz only you will know what it is.

The trick is to get your mind out of the room as soon as you sit in the chair. If you can do this you'll feel a mosquito bite in a few seconds. That is the needle going in. That's it! You're done. There is usually no pain when they remove the needle.

Good Luck!!

Answer 7

Actually it hurts less than a normal shot. Once the needle is in theres no pain at all while the blood is being drawn. Its not pain all the way. Just the pinprick of the needle entering the vein. After that nothing. No pain at all. Not to worry. Have had immunizing shots that are much much worse.

Answer 8

Trust me, I'm a cryer and most shots or needles are just a little pinch but if you're still shaking try these:

Squeeze something HARD

Ignore it, pay close and very close attention to something that has nothing to do with the needle

Think of a song, a loud head-banger rock

or even Think of a movie or music video and try to replay every frame in your head.

Good luck!

Answer 9

I hate needles to, bad. I have almost passed out getting my blood drawn before, and they always have to remind me to breathe. But really it isn't that bad. It's just a pinch and really it is over so quick. I just don't watch I don't look at the needle. I try to find a poster or something on the wall that I can read and focus on while they draw the blood. Again it isn't that bad, you will be fine.

Answer 10

It hurts obviously... but take an ice and hold it a full hour befor your test, I bet you wont feel anything, or better do it without anything and feel it because you need to know what pain is like just accept the pain and take it like a part of life, there is nothing to die for , some people suffer very painful accidents or deseases, just let the test be done and tank god you have fingers to type.