Caz1Member5 years agoI HATE BLOOD TESTSOK. I NEED TO VENT. Does anyone else dread the blood tests ? My veins are shot post chemo and it hurts :( I always seem to get the nurse at the path place who is hopeless and has difficulty getti...Show More
arpieMember5 years agoOh dear, I am so sorry .... some blood people actually make Dracula ‘look good’!I had one where they missed the vein completely and squirted it into the tissue .... then had to try again in the vein! :( you are within your rights to ask to ask for someone goodalways make sure you are well hydrated before going in so the veins are as plump as they can be!! Even if you are nil by mouth ( but double check)
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