lump after getting blood drawn

The first time I got my blood drawn at 7 weeks they took 15 tubes. After that at 12 weeks I just had a finger prick (which I find worse) and next time I don't believe I have any...

s first, take a deep breath, relax, and focus. What makes you anxious about getting blood drawn? Has there been a situation involving getting your blood drawn that triggers your anxiety? Also, have you spoken to a doctor about your anxiety? For being 14, it seems your anxiety is through the roof and you should be speaking to a therapist about it. This is something you need to explain to your father that this needs to be done. Brushing it off will not fix the problem.

Now just a little back story I was recently tested for HIV (Came out negative) but ever since then I have had been having extreme anxiety about everything and anything. Now this question is related to when I got my blood drawn. Now i didn't watch her take my blood because I don't usually but when it was done and over and when she took it out it kind of hurt a bit.

I am horrible about getting my blood drawn. Not only am I a fainter but it's nearly impossible to find a vein. I went it to get my pregnancy test and blood sample to look into any health problems. They had to poke me five times before they got any blood. Can anyone tell me how many times will I need to get my blood drawn during pregnancy? Just wanting to prepare myself!

They take lots of blood during pregnancy lol ive never felt bad after though an im 22w an have had blood taking at three visits so far.if you didnt eat before you went,try eating next time.

I miss the putty tat! Just thought you were sticking out your tongue at all those so-called drs. Am praying for only good things to come your way! Understand completely about being excited about the blood draws. True story. I almost didn't marry my first husband b/c I was so scared of getting the blood drawn. My mom had to hold my head to the side and talk comfortingly to me. I was 20 years old!!!

maybe all week, so why would she bother to throw it out after she drew YOUR blood is a mystery! Sheesh, at 2 cents a syringe, she must really save that clinic gobs of cash! I'm pulling your leg, dude. That needle was brand new. I'd bet your life on it. She is a professional phlebotomist who has had to go thru a lot of education, and trust me when I say that they take patient safety VERY seriously. She would NEVER use a "dirty" needle on you.

Hello, just had my blood drawn and when I took off the tape, I had a bruise and a bunch of little red dots in the crease of my arm, to the right of the bruins. Should I be concerned? I'm only asking because they look like tiny blood clots and I like to make sure it's okay.

I went and got tested by getting my blood drawn at my 12th week mark. The next morning I woke up to a patch of these brown freckle looking spots on the back of my right hand. I know nobody in the US reuses needles but I immediately thought by human error, could it be possible? I showed my hand to a dermatologist but he was unsure what it was. The test came back negative but now I have a fear. Should get retested or am I thinking irrationally? Also, is a 12 weeks test conclusive vs.

hI all , I have done blood drawn for body check up from arm . after one day , I went for massage and the massage lady massage my arm . her hand and finger rub on the place where my arm taken blood . there is a small hole In the vein . can I get infected if her hand or finger is bleeding ?

Hello, every time I go in to get blood work done either during or directly after giving my blood I break out into a massive sweat, get extremely nauseated and feel as though I am getting so light headed that I am on the verge of completely blacking out. What can I do to prevent this, it is so horrible that I am on the verge of not getting blood work done because of this when I really need to. Thank you.

Avatar universal shameau I got bitten by a tick as well. Had a pretty good size lump that developed. I got the tick out alright but that lump concerned me and the itch was constant.. I put drawing salve from the drug store on it each morning and night after washing it clean and covered it with a band aid.I was amazed that there was stuff in there that was drawn out. After one day--no itch--after 2 days the lump is almost gone.

Are you having the blood drawn at a lab or doctor/hematologist office? Do they compress the site of the puncture for at least a minute and then put a compression wrap around the gauze? If I don't do this I will bruise from blood pooling under the skin. Also, can you explain why you're taking iron? Iron is not easy on the liver with HCV, but there might be a reason your doctor has advised this.

thanks bro i understand your argument the chances of geting HIV from blood drawn are in 2012 are equal to lighting coming and striking you, it just that i have got it and on 26 or jan i will just get another HIV DUO DONE and then if it is not the case i will got to a doctor about the lump and a mental doctor about my fear

Then I saw there is a left cover with some blood stain for needle blood drawn usage. OK. I dunno what is the usage of the cover so I ignore it. Then after that she open a new needle and stuck it to the cover. Ohhhhh. I quickly tell her there blood there, but then she say is okay. Ur blood drawn is coming in not coming out. But I still can't take it. I ask her to change new one, she say this cover only got one and she just use to wash it.

yes, happened to me too. Though not after giving blood, but after getting an IV put in and a drug injection for a minor surgery. The nurse had a difficult time getting the needle in (guess the vein was slippery). In any event, it hurt very badly going in and a month later there is still a bruise where she put the needle in a little further down my arm. My vein is hard, and there is a hard lump where my elbow crease is.... it's not hurting at all anymore.

Hi, Usually a bruise and a lump is caused by injury to the breast tissue,even a minor bump that you may not even remember how it happened could cause fragile blood vessels to bleed and thus forming a hematoma/lump (blood filled pocket) The fact that the bruise has disappeared is a very good sign,but the lump could still persists for a while longer .

I think bruising and swelling after blood draw can be an expected side effect. Since there was a manipulation to your vein, it might have just bruised it. Try applying cold compress and elevate your arm. Maybe just the technique, though may seemed flawless, was not as good as you thought it was. If it starts to become very painful and swollen even more (which by the way you should monitor the size of your swollen arm), then you should contact your doctor.

I had blood drawn on Tuesday, today is Thursday. I had to have blood drawn because I am going in for an operation. The "girl" who took my blood I think did it wrong. I have veins you can fit a semi through and my arm looks like I crushed it in a door! I am not only sore, but the blood is up and down my arm on the inside. She called it bruising; but isn't it just "loose" blood that "She" caused?

I have developed pain and a lump about 2 inches above blood draw site. Draw site is bruised as well. I don't think this type of clot could have serious complications... but the tech did a horrible job.... I even fainted during collection! (I told her I was getting light headed at the 12th vial and she continued to do all 15!) I read that they were usually not serious when in the arm like this, but still, I wonder if I should bring it to someones attention.

When you are dehydrated, even a little, it is much harder to get a blood draw. Next time you need to have blood drawn, be sure and drink plenty of water - even if you are to have the blood drawn fasting, you can still drink water - it will not affect the outcome of the test results. I'm always a "hard stick", and it is especially true if I am even a little dehydrated, so I always make sure to drink extra water before I go for any blood testing.

Did you have labs drawn for your thyroid TSH, FT3, FT4?? I had a 3.4 cm nodule which was over-producing hormone and making me progressively more hyper-active. I could have had half the thyroid out or RAI - I was going to have the operation, but eventually chose to do the RAI instead. All going well, both should leave you with some thyroid function with a possibility of supplementary meds (or sometimes with RAI possible full supplement depending on the uptake).

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