Posted by Bill LL on July 7, 2004, at 8:41:10
In reply to Severe anxiety - suggestions plz!!!, posted by xraverchic on July 6, 2004, at 15:57:45
There is a completely painless way to have blood taken. An anesthetic cream is put on the arm. The patient then waits about 30 minutes. The blood is then taken and no sensation is felt.
Labs do not necessarily like to do it this way since it can slow down their flow of patients and to the best of my knowledge (in the US) most insurance companies will not pay extra for it.
Call some labs and see if they will give you the cream. Otherwise, call your doctor and ask him/her to give it to you before you go to the lab.
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