I'm having one tommorow.I cant eat or Drink anymore tonight for that reason. I've never had one before
what do they feel like?
does it hurt?
can you have magic cream?
How long do they take?
i'm only having one syringe taken
2007-07-30 12:33:05 · 12 answers · asked by Huggles [mozzafan] 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
magic cream is
a slight numbing cream
2007-07-30 12:50:18 · update #1
It's not a big deal at all. Maybe a bit scary for your first time, but it's not that bad. The people who take your blood are so good at it that they can do it quickly and without much pain. It feels like a pinch and then before you know it, you're done! Sometimes people will bruise a little where the needle went in, but I haven't really had that happen (and I've had at least 5 blood draws!). Good luck!
2007-07-30 12:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blood test is nothing. The needle is really tiny, it's not going into muscle only through a thin layer of skin and into a vein. So it's less painful than a shot.
I think the magic cream is numbing cream. If your really freaked out I'm sure they will let you try it.
Giving blood is different. That needle is like a garden hose and it takes 10-20 minutes depending on how fast you can bleed out a pint.
2007-07-30 12:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really feel like anything - just a tiny scratch - you've probably done worse accidentally with a nail file or picking up a piece of broken glass or crockery. I assume that by magic cream you mean a local anaesthetic? It's really not necessary but if you ask the nurse could probably use a wipe that will numb the spot. It takes about 1 minute.
2007-07-30 12:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cream is generally only used on small children. It has little effect on their perceptions of having blood taken as the real problem is not pain, which is minimal, but fear. Generally syringes are no longer used, a needle is inserted and the blood sucked out directly into the tube, which is a vacuum.
2007-07-30 13:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine and it'll be over before you know it. It only feels like a little pinch, doesn't hurt and takes about a minute. Not sure what magic cream is but I'm pretty sure you can't have it before your test (if you're fasting) but shouldn't be a problem afterwards.
2007-07-30 12:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had loads and they've never missed a vein. Its a slight sting. They'll wipe it with an anticeptic wipe, no cream.
Just remember, the thought is worse than it actually is. It'll take 20-30 seconds to do! x
2007-07-30 16:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by L*D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It feels like a tiny sting
It doesn't hurt
I don't know what magic cream is.
It takes about 30 seconds at the most
2007-07-30 12:38:34 · answer #7 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a tiny scratch youll be fine they only use one syringe to get all they need then put a plaster on it-i dont think the magic cream works that well-just go ahead youll be ok
2007-07-30 12:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by buggerlugs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be in and out of the office in a flash! Blood tests really don't hurt and they're a necessary part of life : ) You can read all about them at the link below. I'm sure it will answer any questions you might have:
http://digestive.health.ivillage.com/digestivelabtest/bloodtests.cfm
2007-07-30 12:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just feels like a bit of a pain where the needle goes in. It stays there for a few seconds, and then disappears and they tell you they've finished.
Best thing is to look away.
2007-07-30 12:38:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋