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Originally Posted by lucozader
That's an interesting tip, LT - thanks. I almost blacked out once after a blood test and I was already phobic before that, but I've had to have a lot recently. I find it really helps a lot to lie down while it's happening (and then get up very slowly and gradually afterwards) - it means my blood pressure can't plummet so easily. I also have a drink of water and a biscuit or something immediately afterwards.
I'm really glad that helped the experience for you! Five vials is a lot...  Congrats on getting it over with! I always feel like they should give me a sticker or a lollipop or something afterwards...  |
Thanks! Yeah, kids get stickers and lollipops--we should too! And I think some of them were smaller vials
I just know how many it was because she had to click on them all on a computer screen (as I'm hoping she doesn't have to scroll over to the side for more), I guess to confirm she'd pulled the right types of vials? My doctor likes to test for lots of different stuff!
I tried to make sure I was really hydrated, too, and that my blood sugar wasn't too low. Think those helped.
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