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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

happybird

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9. She was so good it didn't even bruise!

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #8)

Fri Apr 15, 2022, 10:46 PM

Apr 2022

Very surprised about that. Usually it hurts like hell and I have a nasty bruise for about a week.

Years ago, the doctor at the methadone clinic used to let me draw my blood myself. He said, “you all know which veins work best on you.” Sad but true. I have mostly forgotten about that part of my life. It pops it’s ugly head up every few years when faced with certain situations, like needing blood drawn.

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Did he Rebl2 Apr 2022 #1

I was diagnosed with lupus a few years back. blueinredohio Apr 2022 #4

Got the lupus test back today and it was negative happybird Apr 2022 #5

Best of luck going forward. As for the blood draw, have they tried your hands? rsdsharp Apr 2022 #2

That's usually where they get blood from me, also happybird Apr 2022 #6

Good for you! It's always best to get it on the first try. rsdsharp Apr 2022 #8

She was so good it didn't even bruise! happybird Apr 2022 #9

Take care of yourself and be careful LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2022 #3

Thank you! (belatedly) happybird Apr 2022 #7