It's unfortunately rare for patients to have that experience so I would never set that expectation in practice. I always prepare them to feel a pinch but it is actually true. You can't feel the space inside your vein and the needle is sharp enough that the only sensation you should feel is it entering your epidermal layer which feels like a pinch most of the time but there is a universe where you don't even feel that. Think about the times you've sliced yourself with a sharp razor and didn't feel it. It's like that. But a lot of people performing blood draws out there are just not doing a good job. Shout out to all the real deal phlebotomists and nurses out there who are showing people what a painless blood draw feels like.
Ah. Sorry, misunderstood. I initially read this as one of those "but it doesn't hurt for the reason you think it does, so your complaint is invalid" posts. Reading comprehension ftw
Oh no it's ok not your fault. It's hard to articulate thru text sometimes and just as hard to comprehend. I've learned the hard way on here that if you say the wrong thing by accident people get irrationally angry lol.
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u/Apetitmouse Jun 10 '25
Yeah “won’t feel anything” doesn’t seem right at all.