Is this abnormal?

[Christgirl67]

I cannot stand to give blood.Whenever I go for my checkup at the doctor,when I give blood,I always get lightheaded and faint sometimes.If I have a really bad stomach ache,I start to feel lightheaded.I am a little thin so my blood pressure tends to be lower than most,but it is not at an abnormal number.Whenever my blood results come back, it comes back clear.But I just think this is abnormal.

 

[Neogaia777]

I cannot stand to give blood.Whenever I go for my checkup at the doctor,when I give blood,I always get lightheaded and faint sometimes.If I have a really bad stomach ache,I start to feel lightheaded.I am a little thin so my blood pressure tends to be lower than most,but it is not at an abnormal number.Whenever my blood results come back, it comes back clear.But I just think this is abnormal.

I have had the same problem sometimes...

I don't know if we instinctively know about about our blood, and blood somehow as believers, but/and/because/also some might say that is all in your head though and you should be able to change it or something...

God Bless!

 

[Brightmoon]

I hated getting shots and blood tests from childhood . The only reason I didn’t collapse in hysterics was because I had super strict parents who would have beaten me for doing that and I was already afraid of the pain from the shot. The worst one was that glucose test they give you when you’re pregnant. Getting blood taken every half hour for 3 hours. I got sick to my stomach the first time they did it and the nurse thought I was going to pass out. I have to get flu shots for my job and the only reason I get them is because I hate getting the flu more.

 

[Ada Lovelace]

It's definitely not abnormal, for several reasons. When you have your blood taken, it can cause a vasovagal reaction, which is a physical response from your nervous system. It can be triggered by anxiety, which sometimes can be subconscious and unexpected. It's not just those who have needle phobias or a fear of blood who can have anxiety percolating in them over a blood draw. With vasovagal reactions, some people feel nauseated, dizzy, start sweating, look pale, or have a temporary drop in heart rate or blood pressure. It can even cause fainting. I almost always faint after blood tests because my blood pressure and sugar levels drop rapidly. It's why I carry salty and sugary snacks with me to have immediately afterwards, and do not plan anything important within a two hour time window. I always lie down for the test, and stay put there until after my BP has risen. I also find it helpful to be mindful about my breathing, making sure it's steady.

I'm not sure how old you are, but vasovagal reactions are the most common in teens and young adults, most of whom are perfectly healthy.

 

[Neogaia777]

I hated getting shots and blood tests from childhood . The only reason I didn’t collapse in hysterics was because I had super strict parents who would have beaten me for doing that and I was already afraid of the pain from the shot. The worst one was that glucose test they give you when you’re pregnant. Getting blood taken every half hour for 3 hours. I got sick to my stomach the first time they did it and the nurse thought I was going to pass out. I have to get flu shots for my job and the only reason I get them is because I hate getting the flu more.

For me it's not shots so much, (though I hate needles, and getting poked with needles) but it is the drawing and taking blood from me...? I feel drained almost immediately a lot of the time... Sometimes pass out, then come to in a minute...

God Bless!

 

[Christgirl67]

I have had the same problem sometimes...

I don't know if we instinctively know about about our blood, and blood somehow as believers, but/and/because/also some might say that is all in your head though and you should be able to change it or something...

God Bless!

Yeah I think maybe I have low pain tolerance or I pysche myself up too much and pass out

 

[Christgirl67]

I hated getting shots and blood tests from childhood . The only reason I didn’t collapse in hysterics was because I had super strict parents who would have beaten me for doing that and I was already afraid of the pain from the shot. The worst one was that glucose test they give you when you’re pregnant. Getting blood taken every half hour for 3 hours. I got sick to my stomach the first time they did it and the nurse thought I was going to pass out. I have to get flu shots for my job and the only reason I get them is because I hate getting the flu more.

I can do shots,but I cannot stand seeing blood leave my body.It was not always like this,I just recently started a few years ago,I just do not know why.

 

[Christgirl67]

It's definitely not abnormal, for several reasons. When you have your blood taken, it can cause a vasovagal reaction, which is a physical response from your nervous system. It can be triggered by anxiety, which sometimes can be subconscious and unexpected. It's not just those who have needle phobias or a fear of blood who can have anxiety percolating in them over a blood draw. With vasovagal reactions, some people feel nauseated, dizzy, start sweating, look pale, or have a temporary drop in heart rate or blood pressure. It can even cause fainting. I almost always faint after blood tests because my blood pressure and sugar levels drop rapidly. It's why I carry salty and sugary snacks with me to have immediately afterwards, and do not plan anything important within a two hour time window. I always lie down for the test, and stay put there until after my BP has risen. I also find it helpful to be mindful about my breathing, making sure it's steady.

I'm not sure how old you are, but vasovagal reactions are the most common in teens and young adults, most of whom are perfectly healthy.

I am in my 20's.I am going to try that, keeping a snack with me,and making sure I eat before I get my blood taken,maybe it will help.

 

[Brightmoon]

I usually tease the doctor about being Dracula if they take more thatn 2 vials of blood

 

[Bobber]

Do you think when a nurse takes your blood just a couple of small vials that it might just be a psychological impact it has on one's mind that you think they're going to drain all of your blood and one goes into a panic? When I get blood work done I don't look at it being done by somewhat turn my head and just envision I'm on a sail boat looking at a beautiful sunset. Seems to work for me every time. I do the same if I"m put in an MRI machine.

I've known so many which get very stressed and have to take medicine before going into an MRI. It's never really bothered me for I practice the same thing imaging I'm on a boat looking at scenery. Or I've found this helpful....when put in a machine I close my eyes and just focus on counting very slowly to say a number like 1000. When I get up to 853 the test is done. If these things bother you it just helps the mind to continually calm down to know it's not going to last forever. I find it tends to push panic away.

 

[Christgirl67]

Do you think when a nurse takes your blood just a couple of small vials that it might just be a psychological impact it has on one's mind that you think they're going to drain all of your blood and one goes into a panic? When I get blood work done I don't look at it being done by somewhat turn my head and just envision I'm on a sail boat looking at a beautiful sunset. Seems to work for me every time. I do the same if I"m put in an MRI machine.

I've known so many which get very stressed and have to take medicine before going into an MRI. It's never really bothered me for I practice the same thing imaging I'm on a boat looking at scenery. Or I've found this helpful....when put in a machine I close my eyes and just focus on counting very slowly to say a number like 1000. When I get up to 853 the test is done. If these things bother you it just helps the mind to continually calm down to know it's not going to last forever. I find it tends to push panic away.

I think that may be it.I just get anxiety over the needle being in my arm and possibly causing more damage then intended.I will try that method.

 

[Dave-W]

I used to donate blood frequently. (O neg) That stopped back in the late 1980s when the Red Cross said they found something wrong. At that point I had donated over 3 gallons, maybe 4, they lost their records and had to start over.

But almost every time I donated, there were people who were light headed and some even fainted. I even got light headed a couple of times.

So that is not strange at all.

 

[Dave-W]

I am in my 20's.I am going to try that, keeping a snack with me,and making sure I eat before I get my blood taken,maybe it will help.

Not only eat, but drink liquids before going, like fruit juice.

 

[Neogaia777]

Not only eat, but drink liquids before going, like fruit juice.

Yeah , but they want me to fast before, which can make things worse...?

God Bless!

 

[Christgirl67]

Yeah , but they want me to fast before, which can make things worse...?

God Bless!

They make you fast before doing a blood test?

 

[Neogaia777]

They make you fast before doing a blood test?

Yeah, they don't with you...? Night before and morning after, your not supposed to eat after a certain time the night before or before the appointment the next day...? That's the way it is with almost everyone here I know of in my area, it's not that way where your from...?

God Bless!

 

[Christgirl67]

Yeah, they don't with you...? Night before and morning after, your not supposed to eat after a certain time the night before or before the appointment the next day...? That's the way it is with almost everyone here I know of in my area, it's not that way where your from...?

God Bless!

No they have never told me that before.At least I don't think so.

 

[Neogaia777]

No they have never told me that before.At least I don't think so.

Strange...?

God Bless!

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

I cannot stand to give blood.Whenever I go for my checkup at the doctor,when I give blood,I always get lightheaded and faint sometimes.If I have a really bad stomach ache,I start to feel lightheaded.I am a little thin so my blood pressure tends to be lower than most,but it is not at an abnormal number.Whenever my blood results come back, it comes back clear.But I just think this is abnormal.

That seems quite common,
but it may be best to find another way, another doctor, if possible, who can test you in different less intrusive ways.
If you mean that you donate blood, stop. It looks like it may hurt your health knowingly or unknowingly as it has many others.

 

[whereloveandmercymeet]

It depends what they’re testing as to whether or not they get you to fast here. Some glucose tests and some cholesterol tests I know they make you fast for but as much of the time as possible they don’t.

I feel awful after blood tests. My veins are as busted as anything. In A&E they have to get ultrasound and anaesthetists to get cannulas into me. When I go for blood, they aren’t as nice. They just stab me a dozen times trying to find veins. The worst was 14! I’ve always felt a bit dizzy and disoriented at best after blood tests when I was a kid but it’s much worse for me after multiple stabbings. I have to plan someone else to drive me and take water and chocolate. Or I have to wait around ages to drive myself home. I don’t like that.

When I was younger I was quite embarrassed by my reaction but as I got older and had tests more frequently I realised it’s much more common than I thought.