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Do IVs hurt?
Okay so more than likely I have to get an IV tomarrow for my MRI (i posted a question earlier) and I'm just wondering if they hurt? Like does it hurt more or less than a shot? and does it hurt to take it out? :/
I'm a superrrr bigg babyyy when it comes to needles. I had alot of bloodwork done as a kid because of sickness and being premature. So any tips on how to not be nervous or think about it is greatly appreciated.
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Getting it in your arm doesn't hurt hardly at all. Just a pinch and an odd sensation. It hurts a lot when they put it in your hand, though.
They can numb it, but they usually won't unless you ask. They do it with an injection using a small needle or a cream; the injection works better. If they're going to put it in your hand, be sure to ask for the numbing stuff.
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i completely understand. i hate needles always have && i have to give blood alot && man i get stuck alot becuase they dont ever get it the first time =[ but yes it hurts some. but this is how i look at it. i'll be fine afterwards you kind of have to think of it like that. when they take it out it wont hurt. its just a one two thing type thing once it is in your fine
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It hurts. But, the easiest thing to do is not think about it. YOu have to do it. That's that. So, just go and turn your head away. It helps to talk to a friend or even a nurse while they're inserting it. I had it twice when giving birth, so I know. I have heard of a cream that they can put on the area to numb it but you have to ask.
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