I can't pick up my baby.

[DvlshAngel985]

Does it make a difference if it runs perpendicular to the vein? Look at me using math terms in real life.

I'm starting to think my bruised arm is my fault. I checked the mail, waiting for my paperwork to come in for my new job. They requested a health check and I flew out the door. I want to start working ASAP. I completely forgot to bring a bottle of water with me. I always carry one!

[chachi]

Im sorry your hurting. I hope you arm is feeling better soon I hate having blood taken

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Does it make a difference if it runs perpendicular to the vein? Look at me using math terms in real life.

I'm starting to think my bruised arm is my fault. I checked the mail, waiting for my paperwork to come in for my new job. They requested a health check and I flew out the door. I want to start working ASAP. I completely forgot to bring a bottle of water with me. I always carry one!

Look at you all math-like and such! See? We do use math crap in life !

Do you mean if the "squiggle" runs perpendicular? I think that's what you're asking. That's okay too, as long as it doesn't travel/grow noticeably longer. She may have also traumatized a near-by smaller vein -or- sometimes when the larger vein is blown (causing blood to pool), the whole area just looks awful for a while, and some other veins may be visible too.

The main reason for some concern about a "squiggle" is that one that worsens can be a sign of infection (within the vein) - but this would be so rare with a sterile needle. For infection, you'd watch for redness, pain, heat, and swelling too.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

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.

OH! This ran cold chills over me when I read this. Hope your arm feels good as new today.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Look at you all math-like and such! See? We do use math crap in life !

Do you mean if the "squiggle" runs perpendicular? I think that's what you're asking. That's okay too, as long as it doesn't travel/grow noticeably longer. She may have also traumatized a near-by smaller vein -or- sometimes when the larger vein is blown (causing blood to pool), the whole area just looks awful for a while, and some other veins may be visible too.

The main reason for some concern about a "squiggle" is that one that worsens can be a sign of infection (within the vein) - but this would be so rare with a sterile needle. For infection, you'd watch for redness, pain, heat, and swelling too.

Thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye on it. Geez, all of this trouble because I didn't want to drive to a doctor I trust.

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

OH! This ran cold chills over me when I read this. Hope your arm feels good as new today.

It feels good but it looks purple. It's not as sore as it was yesterday. Kaji insists on resting his head on my bad arm.

[LoALAnna]

I really feel your pain! I have the worst veins in the world--not helpful if you've had heart surgery like I have. Before I found out I needed MV repair I tried to give blood while at work. The nurse poked at least twice in each arm before hitting it just right and then my vein blew out. You should have seen the hematoma that developed! I was technicolor and it freaked out my supervisor--so much so she let me have the rest of the day off! Thank God it was Friday!!!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Look at you all math-like and such! See? We do use math crap in life !

I keep coming back to read this. It makes me giggle!

LoALAnna, I didn't know I had difficult veins either! Until I had surgery and I left the hospital with bruised hands and arms. It was just nuts! At least you got the day off when you gave blood.

[MeganS]

Getting blood drawn is my absolute least favorite thing in the world. I refuse to get it taken out of my arm, I always have it out of my hand (the veins in my arm are very hard to find, and i had a few too many similar experiences to the one you had today).

I just scheduled a surgery for the end of August, and was informed that I need to get labwork done for it. I am NOT happy haha!

Feel better soon. hopefully the bruising will go down. Next time youre there shank them with the needle.

[DvlshAngel985]

I love the way you think Megan! If the nurse didn't know what she was doing, I can't do much worse right?

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I love the way you think Megan! If the nurse didn't know what she was doing, I can't do much worse right?

Congrats for the new job! I'm so happy for you.

I once was so excited for a new job that I didn't want to take the time to do the cross-country hunt for my vaccination records. Thus, I was required to have some ridiculous number of shots. I was really thin at the time and the nurse stabbed the needles into my upper arm really hard such that I feared she would hit bone. It took everything within me to control my other arm from punching her or pushing her away. Later found out that everyone disliked this nurse's style of giving shots.

[DvlshAngel985]

I can see why. Sounds like she was giving you shots like they do in war movies. Have you seen those? Where someone is shot and the medic gives them a shot of morphine. The medic just stabs the wounded soldier in the arm or leg to give them relief.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I can see why. Sounds like she was giving you shots like they do in war movies. Have you seen those? Where someone is shot and the medic gives them a shot of morphine. The medic just stabs the wounded soldier in the arm or leg to give them relief.

Yes! That was my thought that she watched too much tv or too many movies.

[DvlshAngel985]

*Expletive* *expletive* *expletive* I just got a call from the nurse that drew blood last Friday telling me last weeks samples are no good and she wants to do it again. Would it be rude of me to ask for someone else? My arm is still a little purple, in fact I think the purpleness is spreading, the squiggly line hasn't changed but I don't want her to blow another vein.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

*Expletive* *expletive* *expletive* I just got a call from the nurse that drew blood last Friday telling me last weeks samples are no good and she wants to do it again. Would it be rude of me to ask for someone else? My arm is still a little purple, in fact I think the purpleness is spreading, the squiggly line hasn't changed but I don't want her to blow another vein.

If it were me I would insist on someone else. I would also so them what your arm looks like and how you are not happy with what happened the last time you were there for your blood draw. What me to come along

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

If it were me I would insist on someone else. I would also so them what your arm looks like and how you are not happy with what happened the last time you were there for your blood draw. What me to come along

YES! My mommy said she won't go with me this time.