I got a blood test

**wolfsoul** · 08-25-2003, 03:01 PM

I just got home a while ago from getting a blood test so the doctor can check my iron level. I used an emla patch to numb my arm. It felt so weird after, I could feel things on my skin, but I couldn't hurt myself.

The blood test didn't hurt, but the guy who gave me the needle wasn't very nice.

He looked at me like I was dumb or something. I didn't scream or cry this time.

I was actually calm. I just kept saying "eww" lol.

Then I went out and bought a punk bracelet to reward myself.

I really reccomend the emla cream/patches. My arm is still numb.

**popcornbird** · 08-25-2003, 03:03 PM

Hehehe. Good girl for being so brave.

Just wondering, are they doing all these blood tests because of your eye lashes falling, or because of your irregular periods.......or something else?

**wolfsoul** · 08-25-2003, 03:11 PM

This one is because of my alopecia. The dermotologist wants to check to see if I am getting enough iron, because she says that my iron level can greatly affect my alopecia.

I don't think you were here when I made the thread about going to the dermo. I think you wre still on vacation, because I thought you would reply.

this is the thread.

**Kfamr** · 08-25-2003, 03:20 PM

Good Job on being brave.

Wtf is a 'punk bracelet'?

**popcornbird** · 08-25-2003, 03:20 PM

Oh, you're right. I never saw that thread.

I replied.

Ps. If it turns out that you aren't getting enough iron and they give you iron or make you eat more greens (they have a lot of iron), should your alopecia get fixed?

**wolfsoul** · 08-25-2003, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Kfamr
Wtf is a 'punk bracelet'?

That's what everyone here calls leather bracelets with studs. My friend has dozens of them, I only have a few.

PCB -- I don't think it will fix it, but it will probably help. From the impression I got, you can't really get rid of alopecia. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, I forget lol.

**Kfamr** · 08-25-2003, 03:41 PM

Lol I hate labels!

**I Love Brian, Forever <3** · 08-25-2003, 03:47 PM

LMFAO@Wtf is a 'punk bracelet?'

Keep us updated on the test results!

I was anemic for the longest time last year b/c of low iron, it SUCKS. I had to take Ferrous Sulfate (Iron pills) like twice a day, every day for a few months. And of course with that, I had to go back monthly to have my iron level checked. That got annoying. I don't mind needles so much anymore cause I was stuck with 8 million of them last winter.

**ticosmyham** · 08-25-2003, 04:02 PM

I am gonna have to go in for a blood test soon, because we just found out a few months ago that my mom has Grave's Disease and it is generic. It could start in early teens :

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I HATE NEEDLES!!! I am soooo scared!!