Aa
cant draw blood/hep c treatment
I have hep c and am in need of treatment. The problem is that the doctors can't get a blood draw from me to monitor the treatment, or even check my current levels. what can be done to help me?
Why cant they draw blood? Do they have a nurse who is a super expert a tough draws?
Can they use a vein in a hand or a foot? Hurts but works
Can they use a vein in a hand or a foot? Hurts but works
I have had them draw blood from my neck before, I am a really hard draw and they always find a way, if your doc is telling you that they can't draw blood, it is time to find a new doc.
Have a great day
Have a great day
I agree with hrsepwrguy. There is always a way to draw the blood. If your doctor is telling you that they can't draw blood, then it is time to find a new doctor, one who is will to do whatever is needed to treat you.
Believe me, there is always a vein some place. They usually draw from the antecubital fossa (the inside of the elbow joint). But they can draw from hands, wrists, arms, neck, and groin. They can draw from the feet too, but they prefer not too. And there are more places. They can insert a port if they have to and leave it in just for blood draws while you are on treatment.
However, you most likely do not need a port. You need a doctor who will treat you and a very good phlebotomist to draw the blood.
Believe me, there is always a vein some place. They usually draw from the antecubital fossa (the inside of the elbow joint). But they can draw from hands, wrists, arms, neck, and groin. They can draw from the feet too, but they prefer not too. And there are more places. They can insert a port if they have to and leave it in just for blood draws while you are on treatment.
However, you most likely do not need a port. You need a doctor who will treat you and a very good phlebotomist to draw the blood.
Why can't the blood technician draw your blood? Could you explain.
1 Comments
Welcome to the forum.
I'm a very hard stick myself and when I went into get a colonoscopy done the staff brought out a scan machine like the one I linked below. Also, I've had a doctor take blood from my groin but I know for a fact, only doctors can do that in California, phlebotomist can't go below, they can go in hands but not feet, at least that's what I've always been told. good luck!.
http://www.accuvein.com/info/professional/professional-request-info/?_kk=veinfinder&_kt=2b97eb2b-7010-4ed5-97f4-a8ef0f26cd2d
http://www.accuvein.com/info/professional/professional-request-info/?_kk=veinfinder&_kt=2b97eb2b-7010-4ed5-97f4-a8ef0f26cd2d
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community
Learn about this treatable virus.
Getting tested for this viral infection.
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
4 steps to getting on therapy.
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
How the drugs might affect you.
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
