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PoindexterOglethorpe

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18. I am sure they are just shy.

Reply to trof (Original post)

Thu Aug 9, 2018, 10:54 PM

Aug 2018

Talk to them, build up their self-confidence, say things like, "It's okay, you can come out now."

Really, all they need is a little encouragement.

Actually, you have my sympathy. I happen to have great veins and it's always easy to get blood from them. Even then, it's no fun to get stuck with a needle.

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My veins hide. [View all] trof Jun 2018 OP

Are you taking a diuretic for high blood pressure: shraby Jun 2018 #1

Yep. Getting old sux. trof Jun 2018 #3

Mine stick way out tazkcmo Jun 2018 #9

You may need to hydrate if it's not a fasting blood lab draw. FarPoint Jun 2018 #2

See 3. Wish I could have. Catch 22. trof Jun 2018 #4

Ask for a smaller needle Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #5

It was damned near invisible. trof Jun 2018 #10

They would use a pediatric one for my mom. nt Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #12

See Farpoint Above. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #6

My veins are like that. madamesilverspurs Jun 2018 #7

That's what Rebl2 Jun 2018 #13

I found the same to be true Ohiogal Jun 2018 #8

Bingo trof Jun 2018 #11

I've always had them. Duppers Jun 2018 #14

As a nurse who has this problem... Runningdawg Jun 2018 #15

Many thanks. I'lll try all that. trof Jun 2018 #16

Have them draw it from your hand or wrist shanti Aug 2018 #17

I am sure they are just shy. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2018 #18

chuckle trof Aug 2018 #19