and it's miserable... is there anything I can do to prevent this or help myself when it's happening? I've always hated needles, but now I'm pregnant which is requiring me to get lots of them! Please help a miserable girl out
2007-03-15 09:38:03 · 3 answers · asked by L. Remmington 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It's called a "vasovagal reaction."
I have it too. It also happens to me after surgery.
Be sure to tell the nurse next time you need to give blood.
Research has shown that patients under age 40 and those who are sitting during the procedure are at a greater risk for vasovagal reactions than older patients and those who are lying down during the procedure.
Also ... you need to relax as much as possible. (Anxiety will make it worse.) Learn to meditate or belly breathe.
Good luck.
2007-03-15 14:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by s2pified 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Husband has the same problem. He has learned to meditate through it.
2007-03-15 09:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lie down while your having it done
2007-03-15 09:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by enfuzz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋