I'm taking my Daughter, for a Blood test, and 2 injections. Should i tell her ? or just take her ? PLZ ANSWER

Question

My daughter is 8 years old. She becomes hysterical around needles. So maybe if i don't tell her, it will be easier for her ???

I know it's a lot to go through. But unfortunatley, she needs them all, asap.

She hates needles, and usually, it takes more than, 1 nurse to inject her !

please help me. Dreading this soo much, and feel awful for her

Answer 1

I would tell her, to maintain the trust that she has in you, but not until the day of the test. The anticipation of the horrors she imagines awaiting her will make everything much worse. And don't act all "oh, poor baby" when you tell her, because you're reinforcing her fears. If you act like it really IS a horrible thing that will happen to her, your attitude and demeanor only serves to reinforce with her that it really is so.

Just be as matter-of-fact and non-emotional as possible. It will be difficult, but she needs to see you being calm and in control of her emotions. Not that you don't sympathize, but you're not going to get emotional and possibly give her the impression that she can get out of the situation by crying and having a fit.

You might ask her doctor if you can get some EMLA cream. It's a numbing gel available by prescription that you put on an area that is to have a blood test or an injection and it numbs the top layer of skin. You have to cover it with a waterproof bandage after you put it on, and it needs to be put on I believe at least 2 hours in advance of the procedure, so that might be a little dicey, but it might be worth asking the doctor about.

Answer 2

Don't tell her, after all, she's gonna freak out, so why have her freak out before she gets there. Can you hug her while they are doing it? Or try to distract her? Maybe promise to take her somewhere (like to a movie or something) she wants to go after it is over. Ugh, I know the feeling, when I was 3 and 4 I had eye operations, the first memory I have is being gassed. I remember being in the hospital and looking out the window at night wishing I was ANYWHERE but there. Poor kid. But, it could be worse, at least she doesn't have leukemia or something.

Answer 3

If you just spring it on her, ok she won't be worrying about it, but she may have a very bad reaction, such as a massive panic attack. She will also feel betrayed and may not forgive you. I think you would best to tell her, being straight-forward with children is always the best way. That way at least she can prepare herself for it, if you fully explain why it is really important and what will happen if she doesn't have the blood test and injection, you may be suprised if she understands.

Answer 4

.my daughter also does not like needles, but my doctor told me to go to the drug store and buy a solution that is premixed onto a gaze pad and wipe it on your daughters arm it well numb the place where she is to get the needle the problem is i can't remember the name of it, maybe you can call your doctor to get the name or maybe the hospital may have it right there.if i think of the name of the stuff i will let you know o.k. the name of the stuff is EMLA

Answer 5

I think it would be better if you didn't tell her. It probably wouldn't help at all and just make her hysterical the entire way to the doctor and during the wait. The later she knows, the less time she will be afraid.

Answer 6

2 years ago when i was 17 my mom just "sprung" it on me that i was having my wisdom teeth taken out even though she had known for weeks, i was very angry with her, if i had known i could have prepared my self better psychologically and emotionally, i was also angry because i knew i wouldnt be able to eat for a while, and if i had known i would have eaten some of my favorite foods before surgery
im 19 now and my mom still never tells me anything, i cant trust her at all, please dont be like that with your daughter, its the worst thing in the world to not be able to trust or believe anything someone very close to you is saying

Answer 7

Please talk to your pediatrician about this. It is something you need to work on together. Maybe he could prescribe a light tranquilizer prior to the appointment.

You MUST be honest with your daughter. Betraying her trust is long lasting, the hysteria from a needle will pass and be forgotten

Answer 8

Tell her about a third party going to get shots and get her to make it personal with you about your own experience and try to act like you can take it and so can she at that point. So bring it from somebody else to her asking about you to you explaining about yourself and then to you expecting that she too can conquer this without too much difficulty...and make it fun and necessary. Or you could tell a story about POOH bear going to get a shot?

Answer 9

being a kid myself and i have a huge fear of dentists. when my mom took me to the dentist i was at my normal level of fear but then they stuck a huge needle in my mouth and suddenly my mouth went numb. I was freaking out and suddenly i fellt 3 huge gaps in my mouth. i was taken to get 3 teeth pulled and didn't even know it. i was more pissed off then in pain. the pain goes away but your kid may be mad at you for a long time.

Answer 10

i think i would tell her ;that way she could get herself aliitltle ready;; i took my son which was 8 at the time for blood work.the nurse didn;t tell him ;she was gonna stick the needle;she just went to poking him,i was mad for her not warning him before she did it.now to this day .i have to drag him to the dr., and if it;s bloodwork;forget it,,,,,,,,,,,let her know;and tell her 'you;ll be rite there with her..good-luck