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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aeson" data-source="post: 8432538" data-attributes="member: 16253"><p>I had a clinic appointment today. Blood was drawn, but not without some complications. The nurse tried both arms but had trouble finding the vein. She repeatedly said let me know if I'm hurting you. It felt uncomfortable a few times. At one point I had to let out an Ooowww. She handed off to another nurse. She was really apologetic. She patted my hand and looked me straight in the eyes and said she was so sorry. These nurses were so sweet. They were exactly how you hope nurses would be. Normally I'm a good stick and easy to draw from. I don't blame them. The second nurse had trouble but she was able to get the blood. I think there may have been contributing factors.  The main one, I was most likely dehydrated. I hadn't drank anything in 12+ hours. Less likely but I wonder if it might have had a part to play. I've experienced pain in my elbows from the repetitive movements at work. While I can't see it I wonder if there is swelling that might have made it harder to find the vein. Very unlikely, but the thought did cross my mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>