Mummy is taking me for a Blood Test.
What will happen ? Will it hurt ? Can mummy stay with me ?
HATE NEEDLES. SCARED
2007-01-03 10:58:54 · 24 answers · asked by sally m 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes, not to worry..you can have mummy stay with you.
Also ask your mum to talk to the place you're going to have the blood test done at and see if they have something called ELMA cream. You'll need a prescription from the Dr., but I'm sure that can be easily arranged. What it does is numb the area so you feel nothing at all. The thing is, it has to be applied one hour before you have the blood drawn. It stays numb for quite sometime.
My Autistic son is terrified of needles, so the Elma cream has really helped.
2007-01-03 11:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Voice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a blood test is fine all u have 2 do is look away and talk 2 Ur mum and u wont feel a thing if u keep thin kin about it it will hurt more so best advice is dint think about it and look away from the needle plus Ur mum can stay with u if u want her 2 the doctor or nurse cant say no because ur also under the age of 16 u have 2 have a parent in with u but ul be fine
2007-01-03 11:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't lie to you...sometimes it hurts, but some people are absolutely excellent about drawing blood and you barely know it's happened. Tips for the moment.... Keep your arm hanging down at your side (this causes the blood vessels to fill) When she is ready for you bring you arm up, pump your fist to keep the vein full. Don't watch if you don't want to.... When she is done don't let her put a gauze pad on and tell you to bend your arm at the elbow...this causes a bruise around the spot where she entered the vein. It is better to hold down on the gauze and lift your arm a little. It'll be all over before you know it. Good luck!
2007-01-03 11:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was scared during my first one too. It's not bad at all. Have you ever gotten a needle for vaccine remember how that felt? It's only a little pinch then it's over before you know it. Yes your mom can probably go with you the nurses are good about that type of thing.
2007-01-03 11:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by stupid_jupiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will most likely only feel a slight prick on you skin then a tugging sensation and it's over. It doesn't hurt, and in a day or two, you won't even remember it. If you are nervous they usually let a parent stay with you.
If your like me and hate needles, just don't watch(I never could).
2007-01-03 11:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by csburridge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a blood test and it did not hurt. but it usually depends on the person giving the shot. some suck *** and it will sting a little. some are very good at giving shots and you won't feel it. it might feel like someone threw a twig at your arm. all in all no it doesn't hurt that much. needles make me nervous too. just turn your head and don't look at it.
2007-01-03 11:04:09 · answer #6 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too hate needles and yes tell them you want your mum with you!!
I will be honest sometimes they hurt sometimes they don't!
Drink a litre of water before you go because it will pump your veins up and they will be easier to get too and wont hurt as much
Try not to get too stressed about it because will make it worse take a MP3 player with you or something.
Tell them that you are not good with needles they are normally pretty good
good luck honey
2007-01-03 11:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by elfsbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with u
im 14 and i have to get one soon
but i really dont know
just keep thinking it will inly hurt for a sec
i had a nurse miss with a needle at least 3 times
2007-01-03 11:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by !!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no worries about the needle ..... I too hate needles just turn your head a look away! It feels like a little sting it's really not that bad....you will get thru it ;0
2007-01-03 11:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by samantha l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will stick a needle either in your arm or the the inside of your elbow. its just like a shot but it will stay in for a couple minutes to draw the blood. you should get used to if after a couple of seconds. it helps not to look at it. and yes your mom can stay with you. mine did
2007-01-03 11:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋