Does a Blood Test hurt ? How long will it take ?
Dreading it because i hate needles. lol.
Can i bring a friend,to hold their hand ?
Are nurses used to nervous patients ?
2006-12-27 13:42:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
No, it doesn't hurt. If the blood is drawn from your finger, the needle is actually very short, you don't even see it. If the bllod is drawn from your vein then the needle is pretty big but still it doesn't hurt, it's not more than like a sting. My advise: turn your head away and don't look at the needle. Don't look at what they are doing.
You can probably bring a friend, but nurses will probably be loughing at you, and all the little children will be laughing too. Yeah, they are used to nervous patients.
2006-12-27 13:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a nurse. Almost everyone is nervous before getting stuck with a needle- some more so than others. Just try to relax and take some deep breaths. Make sure that you drink lots of water before you go so that they don't have as much trouble finding a vein to stick and hopefully you won't have to get stuck more than once. You can bring a friend to hold your hand ifyou like. They are going to tie a tourniquet around your upper arm and sometimes this is painful as well. You will feel a pinch as the needle penetrates the skin and sometimes another pinch as the needle penetrates the actual vein wall. Once the needle is in, most people do not have any more pain. Some people prefer to watch and other do not want to see it at all. Tell the nurse how you feel before she sticks you and have her talk you through it if you need her to. Nurses are understanding and compassionate people- we are there to help you, the patient and want to cause as little pain as possible.
2006-12-27 14:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Hate Needles Too... Just Turn Your Head And Dont Think About It! It Dont Hurt Anyway, But If You Like You Can Bring Someone In To Hold Your Hand. (At Least You Can In Canada) Nurses Are Used To People Being Afraid Of Needles. It Only Takes Less Than One Minute.
2006-12-27 13:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure nurses are used to the situation. Just make the nurse very aware of how you feel. There should be no problem having a friend with you.
I wouldn't say that it hurts, but it is somewhat uncomfortable. There is an initial "pinch" when the needle goes in. Then a funny, but not painful feeling when the blood is being drawn. Just try not to look at it. Focus your attention elsewhere.
2006-12-27 13:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by nipsy3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can hurt but very briefly. On how long it takes depends on what tests are being done. When you get your blood drawn, lay down if you can in case you faint. Yes you can take a friend. Yes the nurses are used to nervouse patients. I work in a hospital so I am used to it. Another thing, look in the opposite direction, and think about what you will be doing later in the day or something positive.
2006-12-27 13:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by KRISTEN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Isabella,
Wow, you just hit a nerve with this question. I hate, Hate, HATE needles, but I have had blood tests and shots. If you don't watch what they are doing, you'll be surprised how fast it's over. All you should feel is a slight prick.
Sometimes they will let you bring someone with you to keep you calm, and Yes nurses are used to nervous patients. I think it's part of their training these days.
When I put my hand into a bee's nest and was stung repeatedly, I had to get a anti-venum shot, a tetnus shot, and antibiotic shot.
AND, of course, all the shots went into my pride(rearend).
Good Luck
2006-12-27 14:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by csburridge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll sting a bit. Just so you know, the thickness of needles is so small these days that it hurts less and less. When I have the work done I don't look. It seems to help.
And yes, nurses are aware when they have a nervous patient. Trust them and the whole ordeal will be over before you now it.
2006-12-27 13:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by pAtrick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, nurses are use to nervous patients. Having blood drawn hurts only slightly. Just don't look at the needle. Gosh, I hope you never become diabetic.
2006-12-27 13:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt much at all. Taking the band-aid off afterwards hurts more. ;)
I think you can bring a friend, ask your nurse. I'm sure nurses are used to nervous patients, they get trained for a reason after all.
If you're afraid, just close your eyes. Think of it as being scared before you ride a roller coaster, you'll be perfectly fine in the end! (Just not as exciting though)
2006-12-27 13:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by Joni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its done by professionals and there is virtually no pain. Simply look the other way and it will be done in 'seconds'.
I have it done 4 times a year and also must take my own blood sugar count daily using special short needles.
The people that will draw your blood are professional and will make you feel comfortable. Dont bring a friend, you won't be needing one.
2006-12-27 13:53:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋