The nurse said it was nothing to worry about. I made sure to drink plenty of water beforehand but nothing would come out of my right arm. Finally she got a bit out of my left arm after poking the needle around a few times. Is this a common occurrance or something that I should worry about?
2007-10-02 10:36:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The nurse didn't know what she was doing. You obviously have blood, and she just kept missing the vein. Next time, suggest a pedi needle or a butterfly. It will take longer, but it will be easier if you have small veins or ones that roll. Better yet, get a different nurse.
2007-10-02 10:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happens frequently. Many people have 'difficult' veins; either very tiny in diameter, slippery [ roll back and forth ], or lots of valves, so when you get 'stuck' you hit a valve and no blood return.
I have crappy little veins - about the size of uncooked angel hair pasta. Last time I got stuck seven times for one tube of blood! Changing people didn't help - four different people tried.
Weight training might help - all weight trainers and body builders seem to have great veins!
2007-10-02 20:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in the midle of donating and had the blood just stop. It does happen, why, I don't know. If it happens on a regular basis, then you need to see the dr.
2007-10-02 17:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by janetll69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋