Does a Blood Test hurt. Having one & nervous?

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Good ol boy	no. it is a simple pin prick and done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarahbarah!	it's not too bad! the more nervous you are, the worse it will be. Believe me, I've had it done may times. You just have to relax, close your eyes, and try not to think about what's about to happen. Read something across the room to take your mind off of it. Or talk to someone. It'll help you relax more. I'm sure the nurse will be very Gentle & try the hardest she can not to make it hurt. :) It's very quick, too. Just try not to worry about it. I hope this goes well for you! :D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jaffarkelshac	just dont look, its not that bad once the needle is in. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hugs and Kisses	No. I don't think they hurt at all. Maybe a little tingle but that's it. I am also afraid of needles. Really bad. A blood test doesn't bother me at all. Don't worry about it. The more relaxed you are the easier it will be. Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

45	Doesn't hurt, don't worry about it I just took my buddy a little while ago who was also very squeamish and has a thing about needles and he just didn't look and he was fine. Talk to the nurse or something to get your mind off of it and you'll be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CARLOS	It does not hurt, although it might feel like a prick. I am squeamish also so turn your head away and don't look until they are done. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

labieh	hey, very few of us are not scared. it's nothing to worry about, put your mind one something else. the prick will hurt for a short while Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kevin m	they dont hurt at all,as long as you study hard for it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bluearia	A blood test doesn't really hurt....you'll feel the pinch of the needle, just like a mosquito, and it'll be just fine after that. DO NOT WATCH if you are at all squeamish......it's the worst part. Good luck to you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kcwnl	A little, just turn your head away and relax. Tense muscles make it hurt more. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

merlineaton	it's just a little poke with a needle, if you are nervous about it, look the other way and think about something nice while they insert the needle. IF it hurts at all it's just for 1 second like a beesting, right after it won't hurt at all :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

retrodragonfly	Don't listen to the first person, it won't hurt and I'm squeamish too when it comes to pain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TimmyD	No, it doesn't hurt at all. There's a tiny little sting when the needle first goes in, then nothing after that. Just don't look. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DJL2	No, they do not hurt. Just do not watch the needle and the vacum tube, it might freak you out a bit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

STEVEN F	They will insert a needle into a blood vessel to draw blood for the test. This may sting a little but usually doesn't hurt much. The actual test is done in a lab and you won't even be there. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Janso	Depending on your squeamishness, the best idea is to convince yourself not to move an inch and focus intently at something on the wall away from the area where the blood is being drawn. If you focus on the amount of anxiety it causes it could be a problem in the future. What is a reason that you have this anxiety? Was there an event in your life where you saw others freaking out having blood drawn. What you are doing is mimicking the same behavior as others which has been learned. The reality is that trillions of people have it done and none have died from the needle stick in itself. The more you have it done the less likely you are to feel afraid. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nayacanna	Nope , but it's little bit unpleasant you know Just relax - it'll help you ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bearded Rusty Tater ©	Don't watch when they stick the needle in... and it only feels like a little pinch at first ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bootie1706	no just a prick Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

George S	No, the needles are so thin and sharp you don't even feel it these days. Peace, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

karenlm215	The thought of a needle penetrating your skin and into your vein is not pleasant but it does not hurt. People who are scared of needles may make it seem worse than it really is. Its more of a psychological problem. I was nervous at first but after it was done it was quick and painless and I wasn't nervous the next time I had it done. That was of course when I was in 7th grade. I was still a kid. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blonde and proud of it	no not really wen they first put the needle in it hurts a bit and wen they take it out but overall its fine dont b to worried about it i had one wen i was 9 ull b fine and if ur scared of needles close ur eyes and think of something nice it will b over b4 u no it best of luk! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tara	It may hurt just a little bit. Hopefully you will get someone that is experienced and can draw your blood correctly instead of missing a vein. You should ask for some numbing cream before you have it done that way you wont feel it. I do this for my kids. Dont watch when they are drawing your blood and you will be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

frugernity	Don't stay up late studying for it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lilac4u	nooooooop dear. have you ever got bitten by an ant? is so, how did you feel? just a little pinprick. and even before you get time to open ur eyes, it will be over. thats all. so have a painless, fearless bloodtest Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

prettybabi	No it doesn't Mary,Just relax! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

"The Warrior"	no Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kirby	it will hurt a little bit, i have a problem where i have to have blood drawn often, dont be nervous, it hurts only when they poke and it feels like someone just pinched with their fingernails, one time i had to have it drawn from my wrist, that hurt, but your arm will be fine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brian	I am a paramedic. I give needles. Look away it will only hurt for a half a second. They take blood in tubs. That doesn't hurt. Then they take the needle out also doesn't hurt. The whole test takes about 3-4 mins. You will be fine. The Pain you feel for that half a second is like a bee sting, but no after thought of pain. Yes its that fast. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Miss S	It depends how good they are at doing it... I've had lots and although they don't really hurt, its uncomfortable. I still won't look at it - not even at the needle or any of the equipment beforehand. Sometimes it's hurt because the person doing it isn't very good - and then bruises appear the next day. But usually its all good - its over very quickly and you wont bleed or pass out or anything. Just look the other way! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

trevor m	No they don't hurt you only feel the slightest pin prick as needle breaks skin an injection hurts much more and you can hardly feel that!!!! so stop worrying I have had loads and can not even remember one of them causing pain or discomfort Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No