Im giving blood tomorrow at my schools blood drive, and ive never given blood before, and i heard it really hurts... especially when the needle goes in. And i have a huge fear of needles but i really wanna give blood. Im so nervous. Does it really hurt that bad?
2007-08-05 22:04:51 · 9 answers · asked by kitters9010 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Good for you! It only hurts just a pinch (like if someone pinched you hard) and for only that nanosecond when the needle is inserted (and if you get a really good technician, it won't hurt at all). Just tell the tech taking your blood that you have a fear of needles and look away so you don't have to see what's going on, think of something sweet and happy. It'll be over pretty fast. You should learn how to do this because as you get older you'll have to have blood taken regularly. And just think about what a good thing you are doing for someone.
2007-08-05 22:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i cant really say that it does hurt or it doesnt...it all comes down to the doctor you git doing the blood donation. I donate blood like every so often. But if you get a good nurse who knows how to inject the needle without moving it inside trying to find a vein it will be less painful. But sometimes the vein is difficult to find so they have to do it multiple times. But if you are scared of needles and have that fear already. of course..its mindset and already in your head its going to hurt and its going to be worse when you actually get it. but like i said its all about the person you get and i think you make things smooth.....they will be...
2007-08-05 22:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't hurt that bad, just don't look at it during being injected in u ,
try to think about how u gonna save lives and make a difference to some one who really wants that blood , a child , injured father or mother will be able to go back to his children just because u have a good heart and give away some of ur blood to help.
think of ur blood as a second chance for some one who need it badly to start a new beginning.
believe it doesn't hurt when u think that way.... well that works for me before i hope it works for u.
2007-08-05 22:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by dream girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doen't really hurt it's a big pinch as the needle goes in and then it is just uncomfortable. When the needle comes out you will just feel pressure. Just think happt thought and remember to relax.
2007-08-06 01:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by lozzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hurts when they insert the needle but after that, it's OK. Most people find that it's not nearly as bad as they thought it would be. Some people find themselves lightheaded afterwards - taking extra fluids before and after helps prevent this. Good luck and congratulations on doing a good thing despite your fears!
2007-08-05 22:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the guy how puts the needle in if he doesnt do it so well it will hurt a little bit but if the guy does i well i wont hurt that much just relax think of something esle not about the needle and you will feel fine. RELAX!!!
2007-08-05 22:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by cliffordlee1998 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a big needle and it does pinch. But it is not unbearable. While you're doing it, just think about what a good thing you're doing and it will be over before you know it!
2007-08-05 22:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by missyissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not hurt at all, you may feel a teeny weeny weeny scratch at the most, you usually feel nothing at all, well done for going to do it keep it up, it well needed. ive had loads, it really is no prob at all. Just read your other replies after writing mine, believe me, it is nothing it does not hurt in the slightest.
2007-08-05 22:10:54 · answer #8 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't u eva had an injection?
It hurts, but it's quite quik, dnt worry :)
2007-08-05 22:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋