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Bill Collins
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 11:54am | IP Logged | 1 post reply

Cory, my mum had that, apparently it's prevalent if you
have Northern Irish genes. Me, my brother and sister were
tested but clear.
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John Byrne

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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 12:11pm | IP Logged | 2 post reply

Vandernet. There’s a good Irish name.
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Cory Vandernet
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 12:27pm | IP Logged | 3 post reply

I'm born again Irish.

Edited by Cory Vandernet on 30 October 2025 at 12:37pm
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Cory Vandernet
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 12:35pm | IP Logged | 4 post reply

Bill, Hemochromatosis seems to be mostly a guy thing, but women can develop it when they reach menopause.

I'm scheduled for another Phlebotomy this Monday. Joy.
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Peter Martin
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 2:19pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply

Getting a blood req. done tomorrow. Was supposed to be last Friday but, after fasting for the previous 12 hours, I woke and had a glass of orange juice without thinking... Then had to reschedule hastily!
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Shaun Barry
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 4:52pm | IP Logged | 6 post reply


I don't mind shots, even if I don't need to actually watch the needles go in.  My reasoning is to think of needles as being that tiny so as to feel as little pain as possible (better that than getting stabbed with something the size of a screwdriver!).

Drawing blood is a little different.  Certainly a little more painful when they're finding the vein, but I admit to getting a little woozy if I catch a glimpse of (my own) blood filling a sample vial.  I can get through it okay... as long as I'm looking in the opposite direction!


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Jason Ladwig
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 5:00pm | IP Logged | 7 post reply

To those of you who are difficult sticks, but get blood drawn frequently; ask if the lab you go to has an ultrasound and someone to use it. You may have to go to a hospital lab rather than a small outpatient setting. 
A small hand held ultrasound can make a world of difference in those of you who are "hard to find."
For any of you that need infusions regularly, have a discussion with your doc on the pros/cons of a "port". An indwelling catheter with an easilly access port. No difficult sticks, less repeat damage to the veins.
May not apply to all but may help some of you.
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Brian Miller
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Posted: 30 October 2025 at 5:06pm | IP Logged | 8 post reply

A lot of people have a tendency to be dehydrated when they go in for blood
work which can make it difficult to have the blood drawn. They think that
since they shouldn’t eat past a certain time the night before they can’t drink
anything either. Water, black coffee or tea are all acceptable the morning of,
and I usually drink a bunch of water the night before and chug that morning
as well. Certainly helps.
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