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sweetdreamz1181
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Jackie
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blood test
i have to go for a thrombophilia profile and the doc said they take 17 vials of blood  i havent had more then 1 taken since i was a little im petrified  i get lightheaded lately when they just take one i really dont know how i am going to get threw this .. also anyone have this done before? can u eat or drink before it the doc didnt tell me anything
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Posted 12/17/08 1:05 PM  |
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Angel321
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Re: blood test
call the doctor about whether or not you can eat before.
IF you can - i'd suggest a nice sized meal before and have a granola bar or two with you WHILE they are doing it...so as not to get light headed.
i had 7 vials taken on my first OB visit - and i started feeling pretty lousy in the car on the way home - but a granola bar helped a lot.
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| Posted 12/17/08 1:11 PM |
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sweetdreamz1181
Baby Girl on the way!
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Jackie
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Re: blood test
yea i was def gonna take some orange juice for after too
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| Posted 12/17/08 1:14 PM |
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lolipep
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Re: blood test
 
just wanted to wish you luck and hope it all goes well
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| Posted 12/17/08 1:18 PM |
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MaMaTeenie
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Re: blood test
When I was PG with DS I had to get blood work and I believe they took 15, but it didn't bother me. I give blood all the time and it doesn't phase me.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 12/17/08 1:43 PM |
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baby09
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Re: blood test
oh i dont do well when i have to have blood taken (and i've had it done a MILLION times) so what i like to do is tell them that I need to lay down! laying down really helps me and then i lay there for a few mins after its over. Try not to look at them while they are doing it. talk about non-medical things and you should be ok. Bring a little snack to eat afterwards if they tell you not to eat before hand
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| Posted 12/17/08 1:51 PM |
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imyself
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me
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Re: blood test
I had it done a few years ago. It wasn't that bad. The vials are different sizes so it isn't that much blood. It is less then if you donate. But do brin a granola bar for after. You should get your results in about 2 weeks. Good luck
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| Posted 12/17/08 3:34 PM |
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gabbie83
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Re: blood test
When they take your blood ask them to lay you flat on a bed, not in a sitting position. This will make you feel better.
I ask for the laying position everytime ;)
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| Posted 12/17/08 3:52 PM |
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jam11308
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Re: blood test
I just wanted to send you some & wish you luck Jackie
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| Posted 12/17/08 3:54 PM |
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sweetdreamz1181
Baby Girl on the way!
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Re: blood test
thank you
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| Posted 12/17/08 3:58 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: blood test
Definitely do it laying down.
I had to do all of this bloodwork.. they took 13 or so vials and the only reason I didn't pass out was because I was laying down the whole time.
If you don't have to fast... then make sure you stay hydrated!
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| Posted 12/17/08 4:57 PM |
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