Needle Phobic

[worriedlady]

I'm Needle Phobic & gotta have a blood test. Terrified !!

Is there a way to take the sting away ?
Can i bring Mum to hold my hand ?
Scared i'll panic & faint

[mattie]

I am a blood donor, so am quite used to this procedure.

They will use a blood pressure cuff to make the veins inside the elbow stand out.

You will just feel a little scratch, if anything at all.

If you ask, they might use a local anaesthetic, but they probably would advise against this.

[redcrx]

if you are really worried then ask for something like emla (think thats the name) cream. It will numb the area and you wont feel a thing!.

I know how you feel, im needle phobic but getting over it slowly. As an example, rather than endure a little prick in my arm from a needle i gave birth without any pain relief!

most importantly tell the person taking your blood youre scared! They will do everything they can to keep you calm

[beejaybee]

I dont think anyone could be as bad as my hubby. He was in hospital, saw the needle & fainted. He asked the doctor why they didnt take the blood from him when he was outers & was told they cant. The doctor gave up as hubby trying as he kept fainting. I had to go with him to the ante room to hold his hand when he had to have an op.

[redcrx]

the aneasthatic is a cream Raggy!!

takes 20-30 mins to completely numb the area

[blackcat77]

Tell the nurse that you don't like needles and look away! It really isn't more than a scratch and doesn't take long to do. I'm sure that your mum could go in with you if you are really nervous. Good luck!