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DvlshAngel985 · 07-09-2010, 05:20 PM

I went to the dr today and they took some blood. Well... the flow stopped.

The tech that was drawing the blood started wiggling the needle.

It didn't help and then she pinched my arm real hard when put the cotton ball over the "wound." My arms all bruised up and super sore. I can't even reach down to pick up Kaji.

It's only been an hour and it looks pretty bad.

megansmomma · 07-09-2010, 05:47 PM

Ice it and see if that helps with the bruising. I hate when they can't do a proper blood draw.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-09-2010, 05:55 PM

She wiggled it, with the needle still inside my arm!!! I know I have sensitive skin, and that nurses have always had a problem inserting needles and finding veins on me. That's nothing new, but for her to wiggle it.

She pinched it too.

Nancy1999 · 07-09-2010, 05:59 PM

Oh, I've never had that happen, did he say why?

2Morkies · 07-09-2010, 06:08 PM

Oh, how horrible!
When I was a teenager, I had major surgery to remove a brain tumor. One night the night nurse had to re do the IV, but she did it totally wrong I guess she missed the vein and my whole hand swelled up. I only weighed 80 lbs at the time and my hand looked huge. My surgeon came in early in the morning and was livid to see my hand the way it was...he got someone else in immediately and had the other nurse watch to see how it's done correctly.
I'd say your nurse needs to re learn how to take blood.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-09-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh, I've never had that happen, did he say why?

I asked why, but the nurse/tech lady was too busy running to the back to check on her kid. I only went there because it's walking distance from my house, and my reg doctor is still in Irvine (40 miles away). I'm NEVER going back. Except for my results that is.

I have come home from outpatient surgery with both my hands bruised. The nurses couldn't find a place to put the IV so they kept poking and slapping the back of my hand until they found a place to put it. So I wasn't surprised she couldn't find a "good" vein.

C101Yorkie · 07-09-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh, I've never had that happen, did he say why?

When I get blood drawn, they have to "fish" around sometimes, too. I hate it, but it's caused when they go to put the needle in and the vein moves (wiggles, rolls, different terms are used) and they have to "fish" to catch it.

Hope your arm feels better soon!

capt_noonie · 07-09-2010, 10:12 PM

eeeeeewwww, sorry.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-09-2010, 10:21 PM

You get to see it in all it's glory tomorrow!

manolos mom · 07-10-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I went to the dr today and they took some blood. Well... the flow stopped.

The tech that was drawing the blood started wiggling the needle.

It didn't help and then she pinched my arm real hard when put the cotton ball over the "wound." My arms all bruised up and super sore. I can't even reach down to pick up Kaji.

It's only been an hour and it looks pretty bad.

Ouch! Poor Baby, Bad Tech. Hope your feeling better today.

Maximo · 07-10-2010, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You get to see it in all it's glory tomorrow!

Playdate? I'm jealous.

Hope your arm is better today.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-10-2010, 05:07 AM

Thanks everyone! My arm feels a lot better today. I can unbend it without hurting too much.

It does look odd to me. I have this red/purple squiggly mark about 1/2 an inch from where the actual needle went in.

I've never seen that happen before.

orlnurse · 07-10-2010, 05:09 AM

You can try to put warm compresses on it to help alleviate the pain. Sound like she blew a vein and it bled under the skin. Its basically a big bruise. Keep an eye on it..I'm not sure about a red squiggly line. If it runs down the top of the actual vein, call your doctor.

I always try to drink a lot of water before getting my blood drawn. Being dehydrated doesn't help when they are looking for veins. I too, have horrible veins and they love to go for my hands which I really hate.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-10-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

You can try to put warm compresses on it to help alleviate the pain. Sound like she blew a vein and it bled under the skin. Its basically a big bruise. Keep an eye on it..I'm not sure about a red squiggly line. If it runs down the top of the actual vein, call your doctor.

I always try to drink a lot of water before getting my blood drawn. Being dehydrated doesn't help when they are looking for veins. I too, have horrible veins and they love to go for my hands which I really hate.

At least that explains the squiggly thing.

Wylie's Mom · 07-10-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

You can try to put warm compresses on it to help alleviate the pain. Sound like she blew a vein and it bled under the skin. Its basically a big bruise. Keep an eye on it..I'm not sure about a red squiggly line. If it runs down the top of the actual vein, call your doctor.

That's what I was going to say too. Also, if the "squiggly" line travels/grows - call your doc then too.

She should not have wiggled it around to that extent, honestly. All that does is traumatize the area and hurt the patient. It's like she was trying to "stab" a vein and, um, ya can't do that. She should have stopped and looked at your other arm. Also, have they ever tried a butterfly draw on you? (it sort of looks like, well, a little butterfly w/ a needle?) Using a butterfly isn't always possible, but it's something to ask about.

Ya poor thing, geez! OUCH!

07-09-2010, 05:20 PM	#1
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I can't pick up my baby. I went to the dr today and they took some blood. Well... the flow stopped. The tech that was drawing the blood started wiggling the needle. It didn't help and then she pinched my arm real hard when put the cotton ball over the "wound." My arms all bruised up and super sore. I can't even reach down to pick up Kaji. It's only been an hour and it looks pretty bad. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-09-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Ice it and see if that helps with the bruising. I hate when they can't do a proper blood draw. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

07-09-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	She wiggled it, with the needle still inside my arm!!! I know I have sensitive skin, and that nurses have always had a problem inserting needles and finding veins on me. That's nothing new, but for her to wiggle it. She pinched it too. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

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2Morkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 798	Oh, how horrible! When I was a teenager, I had major surgery to remove a brain tumor. One night the night nurse had to re do the IV, but she did it totally wrong I guess she missed the vein and my whole hand swelled up. I only weighed 80 lbs at the time and my hand looked huge. My surgeon came in early in the morning and was livid to see my hand the way it was...he got someone else in immediately and had the other nurse watch to see how it's done correctly. I'd say your nurse needs to re learn how to take blood. __________________ MuffinBoomer

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07-10-2010, 05:07 AM	#12
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Thanks everyone! My arm feels a lot better today. I can unbend it without hurting too much. It does look odd to me. I have this red/purple squiggly mark about 1/2 an inch from where the actual needle went in. I've never seen that happen before. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-10-2010, 05:09 AM	#13
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	You can try to put warm compresses on it to help alleviate the pain. Sound like she blew a vein and it bled under the skin. Its basically a big bruise. Keep an eye on it..I'm not sure about a red squiggly line. If it runs down the top of the actual vein, call your doctor. I always try to drink a lot of water before getting my blood drawn. Being dehydrated doesn't help when they are looking for veins. I too, have horrible veins and they love to go for my hands which I really hate. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae Last edited by orlnurse; 07-10-2010 at 05:11 AM.