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Does Getting Your Blood Work Done Bother You Watching It Taken?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakewood, CO
December 21, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

After 50 years no it old hat. I have helped the phlebotomist at Huntington hospital being an example for little kids on how to behave and not be wimpy when getting it done. eericthom3

December 26, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

i tend too look away and focus on something else while having my blood taken

December 24, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I look away or briefly close my eyes until the needle is removed and the cotton ball and tape is placed on the spot it was placed.

December 24, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm use to this as I have been doing this very often over the last 35 years due to epilepsy.

December 22, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Reverse White Coat Syndrome 🤣

December 30, 2023

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