I have an extreme phobia of needles. The last time a doctor tried to give me an injection I went nuts and threatened him!
But now Im going on holiday and need 2 jabs but I cant face it!
Is there anything elser they can do? like giving me gas first to knock me out?
2007-03-13 02:02:14 · 19 answers · asked by kebab killer 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Talk to the doctor beforehand and see if you can't get some sort of anit-anxiety pill to take ahead of time. This would help you relax which will make the entire process easier. I used to be very afraid of needles and I would force my body to relax (easier for the injection) and breathe deeply. I would then focus on something in the room without looking at the shot preparation. If I were you, I'd ask about the anti-anxiety meds as they should help. If you're worried about pain, ask the doctor or nurse if they can put some topical anesthetic on the injection site.
2007-03-13 02:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your GP may or may not be happy to use an anaesthetic cream like Emla, think it would have to be applied about 30 minutes before it really becomes effective and that would just prolong the agony whilst you sit around the surgery thinking about what is ahead. If you want your holiday, just bite the bullet, inform the nurse that you have a phobia, close your eyes and talk about your holiday, where and when you are going and such like. As previously highlighted, the needles used in vaccinations are so thin that you will hardly know that it has happened. Maybe a dose of herbal relaxing remedy might be usefull before you go, check with your local herbal/health store. Good luck, go for it and have a fab holiday.
2007-03-13 02:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by JayJay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put on an anaesthetic gel and hour before the injection. This will make the skin go numb so it doesn't hurt as much - it doesn't overcome the psychological problem of having an injection though. My son is also phobic and any time he needs a jab, this is what I do with him and each time the doctors have been successful at giving him the injection. Just think that your holiday is worth it. You could also try seeing a hypnotherapist to try & get over the phobia.
Good luck.
2007-03-13 02:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by FC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shots are not so bad you know. They have gotten so tiny that you hardly notice them. Let me put it this way. They hurt less then falling down and cause less damage too. Are you afraid of walking? I doubt it.
These days the needles are just about small enough to fit in the pores almost. Another thing is they never stick the whole needle in. It is lots longer then what goes into you. This is just so it is easier to handle.
If all this does not help then ask the doctor if you can take a pill before going in but I think you can handle it without any medication.
2007-03-13 02:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate needles too. My girlfirend is a Med Student and thinks I'm stooopid! Vaccinations and far less stressful than blood tests, as needles are shorter and thinner and hurt less. Don't look at the needle, take lots of deep breaths and talk about something nice to the nurse and it will all be over in a second! I had two last year to go to South Africa.
2007-03-13 02:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: there are around two million diabetics like me who have to inject themselves. When a doctor does it, it's easier. The diabetics might have to inject two to fice times a day, every day, forever. You can take two jabs. They last only a couple of seconds. The pain is less than kicking your toe against funriture. Take two deep breaths before the needle hits you and let the air out slowly.
2007-03-13 02:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by halifaxed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your doctor before he tries to administer the injection, this will save you from being an *** and threatening him, they get enough abuse as it is.
The only tips I have are to listen to music on your mp3 player and close your eyes. I hate needles too but when you think about it, it only lasts for a second or two. Surely you have been through more painful experiences than this.
Maybe you can ask them to strap your arm down to stop you from lashing out too.
2007-03-13 02:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am terrified of needles. everytime i talk about getting them or it comes down to it i get real hot and i cant hear anything and i blackout. before i went to college for my first year i didn't even get the menigitis shot..even though my doctor warned me that it's a very deadly illness i still refused to get the shot. i got bite by a tick last may and i still havent gotten blood taken to test me for anything, im too afraid. ive always been wondering if theres a way they can put me to sleep before.
2007-03-14 04:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Madisons Mommy =) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask them to use Emla cream before hand, it deadens the skin around the site and then you won't feel the needle going in.
Its horrible isn't it? I am on chemo and so I sympathise.
Good Luck
2007-03-13 02:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by Pink n Wise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expalin your fears and ask the doctor or nurse who is dealing with your injections to use a numbing spray and you won't feel a thing.
2007-03-13 03:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by cathyjast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋