Blood Tests....

[MadMen]

I've got to have a blood test this week. I was supposed to have it this morning, but I phoned up and changed the appointment as I didn't have anyone to go with me.
I have a major (MAJOR!) fear of needles, and just wondered if they *have* to take it from my arm?

I know that sounds like a stupid question, but is it possible to have blood tests by taking blood from a finger prick?

[Sparkles62]

Hi MM and Tony, glad your tests went well and are over now. Well done X
The vampire nurse took three attempts to get mine,
Didn't tell you that on wednesday in case I put you off. Lol. XX

[MadMen]

Aghhhh! Well thanks for not mentioning that, much appreciated :-)
I've got my results tomorrow afternoon - though that doesn't bother me in the slightest.
Thanks for all the kind words... and not telling us about the "three attempts"!

[Connemmara]

Madmen - I got a blood test too on Thursday past - it has been 3 years since I last had one so was a little nervous but it was only a little sharp sting. The nurse was brilliant - some nurses are good at it and some are bad. What I can never comprehend - how yous all have had a family and endured painful labours yet a wee blood test frightens the life out of you. How come????

[sara3]

MadMen, what would you do if one of your kids needed a blood test, but was terrified?

[MadMen]

Conne, yep, I get what you mean. I can sit here now and realise how ridiculous it is, but when it's happening, well, I just go to pieces.
It's not really the needle as such, and nothing to do with the tiny sharp scratch, for me it's more abut the blood. I just can't bear it.

Sara, luckily my husband has always taken the kids in if they've needed anything involving needles/bloods.
I do realise I need to 'man up' a bit though... :)