Butterfly needle or tb test needle?
The needle for TB is given intradermally, so it only goes into the skin and should not hurt very much at all. When getting blood drawn, they enter the vein (intravenous). I much prefer butterfly needles both to use on patients and for people to use on me. With a butterfly, you WILL be able to see blood. I suggest drinking lots of water and making sure you eat before you go. Wear warm clothing, because if you're cold, your veins will be more constricted, which will make them more difficult to find for the person drawing your blood (although you could have fantastic veins, regardless). Let them know that they make you nervous, and they may make lie you down (or they may not). Just don't think about it, and don't look. It is a very small needle, and it really shouldn't hurt badly at all. If you have someone go with you, talk to them while it's being drawn to get your mind off it. Just try to calm yourself. Trust me, it's a VERY small needle. And afterwards, hold a little pressure to the area with the gauze or if they just put on a band-aid, and do that for maybe a minute or so. It will help prevent bruising.
How can I overcome my fear of needles and blood tests?
I had that fear after I had a trauma involving a needle. But it can be a mental thing too, without any experiences. It really worried me because I'm pre-med. Have you ever met a doctor who's scared of needles? :) After my phobia started, I would get sick and pass out whenever I saw blood, in the movies or in person. When I started volunteering in a clinic, I almost passed out after drawing blood on a patient. One of the nurses gave me a good tip: red kool-aid. At home, I started drawing red kool-aid through a syringe. Over time, it helped--the next patient I helped do bloodwork on, I still felt anxious, but no one noticed. No fainting! Basically, starting slow and working up to feeling more comfortable with what you fear is the strategy for confronting any phobia. Some therapists also specialize in helping people overcome specific phobias in one or two sessions. I did a quick session with a therapist on my blood phobia, and that helped as well.
Pricked by needle in sleep? Possible HIV? READ ALL details!!!?
Ok. I am 19 years old and I have really BAD OCD and a bad phobia of HIV. This morning I woke up startled because I swore I felt something prick me on my side, however, there was no needle mark or anything like that. I am always terrified that someone is going to break in to my house and inject HIV into me. Would I know if someone pricked me while sleeping. I awoke instantly and I didn't see anyone in my house. I am scared! Should I worry about it if I don't see an actual needle mark? This may seem crazy to some but this is infact, a REAL question and a REAL worry for me. So, therefore, those who want to criticize, laugh or mock me just for fun, please just go to a different question because I WILL report you. Thank you.
Does anyone know why im afraid of needles and some other things?
Everybody has fears. Fear of needles is no exception and for very good reason. It does hurt when you get any type of shot, some worse than others. That is not a hard concept for the brain to master and have it reinforced in real life and also depicted in movies. There is nothing strange about this fear at all. I provide "first responder" treatment which can involve a lot of pain, blood and needles and I have the same fear as you. Somehow I am able supress that fear until the emergency is over.pp
I need to find a diabetic lancing device that makes virtually no noise....?
my best friend is a type 2 diabetic and OCD...she can't make herself check her bloodsugar because the noise that the "poker" makes when it pricks your finger bothers her. Any advice on wich one is the quietest? I too have diabetes and it frustrates me that she wont check her bloodsugar. she said that this is the reason so i'm trying to help her out. Thanks