Blood tests!, Do you watch the needle go in? |
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 Feb 1 2008, 08:07 PM
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So I had my umpteenth blood test today to check for anaemia and fatigue syndome...ah what a sickly moderator I am.
Anyway, I've heard that there are two types of people. Those that can watch the needle puncture their skin; and those that can't. Personally, I love watching the needle go in and the blood spurt; but my boyfriend near passes out if he tries it. What are you guys like? |
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Feb 1 2008, 08:08 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 48 Joined: Jan 2008 Member No: 611,875 |
I usually don't watch. I can stand seeing it on TV or done to someone else ... but for me I turn away
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Feb 1 2008, 08:11 PM
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 YUNJAESU<3 Group: Official Member Posts: 1,291 Joined: Oct 2007 Member No: 585,275 |
Yeah, I (usually) always watch when the needle goes in, but sometimes, I get too scared and look the other way and shut my eyes.
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Feb 1 2008, 08:19 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,558 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 589,690 |
if im donating blood i usually do but if its just regular bloodwork i dont watch when they poke me but i watch when the little tube is filling up with blood. idk lol weird i know
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Feb 1 2008, 08:51 PM
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 Fellatio. Group: Official Member Posts: 2,122 Joined: Mar 2007 Member No: 511,775 |
I don't watch it go in, but I stare at it afterwards.
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Feb 1 2008, 08:54 PM
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 <joke> inside </joke> Group: Official Member Posts: 2,283 Joined: Oct 2006 Member No: 470,590 |
^agreed
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Feb 1 2008, 09:52 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Head Staff Posts: 18,173 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,478 |
I don't like needles at all, so I usually try not to watch the needle go in when I get blood tests or have shots administered on me. Sometimes I still look anyway; it's a kind of sickened fascination that pulls my eyes to the needle. xD
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Feb 1 2008, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 1,028 Joined: Sep 2007 Member No: 579,129 |
I can't watch it at all.
I don't like it when long, sharp objects puncture my skin into my veins. It scares me 
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Feb 1 2008, 10:41 PM
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 mercenary on call Group: Member Posts: 926 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 447,606 |
QUOTE(S-Majere @ Feb 1 2008, 08:07 PM)  So I had my umpteenth blood test today to check for anaemia and fatigue syndome...ah what a sickly moderator I am. Anyway, I've heard that there are two types of people. Those that can watch the needle puncture their skin; and those that can't. Personally, I love watching the needle go in and the blood spurt; but my boyfriend near passes out if he tries it. What are you guys like? that is seriously weird. because today I had the exact same test done for the same thing. cool It depends on whose in the room. If my mom was in the room, me being humerous, say hey mom look! I watch it and she ewws etc. Today though no one special was in the room, and I didnt watch. It didnt matter if I did or not, just random. But after its in I watch it. |
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Feb 1 2008, 11:11 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
When I was anemic I would have to go in every three months for blood tests. When I was a kid I would scream when I would get my shots, and the first few times I had to get a blood test I would get really nervous, but afterwards I got used to it and it didn't bother me at all. A few times I had a hot (guy) nurse, that always makes it easier
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Feb 2 2008, 01:25 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 7,149 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 213,509 |
Well, sometimes I watch, but now I don't because I got dizzy from the nurses making mistakes on my veins, because I have tiny veins, so I nearly fainted and felt sick afterwards.
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Feb 3 2008, 05:51 PM
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 <33 Group: Member Posts: 2,745 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 114,234 |
I don't mind watching other people get shots and such, but for me, MOST of the time I look away.
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Feb 3 2008, 06:42 PM
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 Lauren :D Group: Member Posts: 2,105 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 176,997 |
I got tested for anemia and fatigue syndrome too!
...I ended up having mono though.  I always watch the needle go in. I hate it and it (kinda) hurts, but I think not watching makes it worse. |
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Feb 3 2008, 08:04 PM
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 sugar and spice Group: Member Posts: 769 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 596,477 |
A couple months ago, I had 5 shots. I can actually stand to watch. It doesn't bother me.
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Feb 3 2008, 09:39 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 4,750 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,581 |
I always watch the needle go in, it's cool seeing the needle right under your skin.
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Feb 4 2008, 01:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Duplicate Posts: 459 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 308,469 |
I watch, and afterwards. I ask if can get another lolly pop. And they try to make me flinch by saying they have to draw blood again, and I respond with "go head, I'm a crack headed doner. look at all these needle marks on my arm!"
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Feb 4 2008, 01:28 AM
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 Melieized Group: Official Designer Posts: 1,372 Joined: Nov 2006 Member No: 478,715 |
hell yeah i watch...i wanna make sure that they're actually getting the vein. i dont want them to collapse one because that hurts like hell!!
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Feb 4 2008, 11:03 PM
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I'm going to admit I'm such a pansy when it comes to needles. The last time I had to get a blood test done I looked away and held my ma's hand.
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Feb 4 2008, 11:09 PM
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 <3<3<3<3 Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,177 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,779 |
Had a blood test this weekend for some lifeinsurance thing.
I don't watch it, any part of it, whatsoever. I'm a huge chicken, I don't like it. arg. Wish i could stand it lol. |
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Feb 5 2008, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(Flyinryan874 @ Feb 1 2008, 10:41 PM) that is seriously weird. because today I had the exact same test done for the same thing. cool QUOTE(breakingdawn @ Feb 3 2008, 06:42 PM) I got tested for anemia and fatigue syndrome too! Yay! We can be blood buddies.  |
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Feb 5 2008, 09:31 PM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I think blood tests are the worst, and unfortunately you must get them done for what I want to do. I am dreading having to take one, because they draw blood for like 3 or 4 minutes, but it seems like they are doing it for hours.
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Feb 5 2008, 09:42 PM
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 cake or DEATH Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 631 Joined: Sep 2005 Member No: 223,586 |
I can't watch; I turn away and think of happy, fluffy things like The Lion King... xD
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Feb 5 2008, 09:43 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
The Lion King haha, I usually think about hot girls!
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Feb 5 2008, 09:59 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,071 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,748 |
Ugh, goodness no I can't. I look away and keep looking away until its over.
I hate needles. 
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Feb 6 2008, 12:51 AM
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I'm okay if I see, but I look away anyway. The sight of blood doesn't bother me, but if I look than I'm likely to think it hurts more than it does.
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