Will it hurt me ? Very squeamish
Very apprehensive & scared of Needles.
2007-01-14 02:52:05 · 35 answers · asked by mary f 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No they don't hurt you only feel the slightest pin prick as needle breaks skin an injection hurts much more and you can hardly feel that!!!! so stop worrying I have had loads and can not even remember one of them causing pain or discomfort
2007-01-14 02:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your squeamishness, the best idea is to convince yourself not to move an inch and focus intently at something on the wall away from the area where the blood is being drawn. If you focus on the amount of anxiety it causes it could be a problem in the future. What is a reason that you have this anxiety? Was there an event in your life where you saw others freaking out having blood drawn. What you are doing is mimicking the same behavior as others which has been learned. The reality is that trillions of people have it done and none have died from the needle stick in itself. The more you have it done the less likely you are to feel afraid. Good luck!
2007-01-14 02:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Janso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a paramedic. I give needles. Look away it will only hurt for a half a second. They take blood in tubs. That doesn't hurt. Then they take the needle out also doesn't hurt. The whole test takes about 3-4 mins. You will be fine. The Pain you feel for that half a second is like a bee sting, but no after thought of pain. Yes its that fast.
2007-01-14 02:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thought of a needle penetrating your skin and into your vein is not pleasant but it does not hurt. People who are scared of needles may make it seem worse than it really is. Its more of a psychological problem. I was nervous at first but after it was done it was quick and painless and I wasn't nervous the next time I had it done. That was of course when I was in 7th grade. I was still a kid.
2007-01-14 02:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by karenlm215 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will insert a needle into a blood vessel to draw blood for the test. This may sting a little but usually doesn't hurt much. The actual test is done in a lab and you won't even be there.
2007-01-14 03:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly the worst part is worrying about the test. It doesn't hurt bad at all.
If the pain is your biggest concern, you should ask your doctor for a prescription for Lidocaine and Prilocaine cream. It is a topical cream that is a life saver. It numbs the area where the needle will be inserted. No pain. My son has weekly allergy shots (hate needles). We'd never get through it without it. He said he can't feel a thing.
2007-01-14 02:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Gaga Warlock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how good they are at doing it...
I've had lots and although they don't really hurt, its uncomfortable. I still won't look at it - not even at the needle or any of the equipment beforehand.
Sometimes it's hurt because the person doing it isn't very good - and then bruises appear the next day. But usually its all good - its over very quickly and you wont bleed or pass out or anything. Just look the other way!
2007-01-14 02:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Miss S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think they hurt at all. Maybe a little tingle but that's it. I am also afraid of needles. Really bad. A blood test doesn't bother me at all. Don't worry about it. The more relaxed you are the easier it will be. Good Luck.
2007-01-14 02:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by Hugs and Kisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just a little poke with a needle, if you are nervous about it, look the other way and think about something nice while they insert the needle. IF it hurts at all it's just for 1 second like a beesting, right after it won't hurt at all :)
2007-01-14 02:55:40 · answer #9 · answered by merlineaton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blood test doesn't really hurt....you'll feel the pinch of the needle, just like a mosquito, and it'll be just fine after that. DO NOT WATCH if you are at all squeamish......it's the worst part. Good luck to you!
2007-01-14 02:56:16 · answer #10 · answered by bluearia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋