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Ohiogal

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8. I found the same to be true

Reply to trof (Original post)

Tue Jun 12, 2018, 07:46 PM

Jun 2018

When going in for a colonoscopy. They complain your veins have all collapsed and they have trouble starting your IV.

Gee, ya think it's because you were made to rid your body of every last drop of fluid for the previous 12 hours?

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My veins hide. [View all] trof Jun 2018 OP

Are you taking a diuretic for high blood pressure: shraby Jun 2018 #1

Yep. Getting old sux. trof Jun 2018 #3

Mine stick way out tazkcmo Jun 2018 #9

You may need to hydrate if it's not a fasting blood lab draw. FarPoint Jun 2018 #2

See 3. Wish I could have. Catch 22. trof Jun 2018 #4

Ask for a smaller needle Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #5

It was damned near invisible. trof Jun 2018 #10

They would use a pediatric one for my mom. nt Phoenix61 Jun 2018 #12

See Farpoint Above. Crutchez_CuiBono Jun 2018 #6

My veins are like that. madamesilverspurs Jun 2018 #7

That's what Rebl2 Jun 2018 #13

I found the same to be true Ohiogal Jun 2018 #8

Bingo trof Jun 2018 #11

I've always had them. Duppers Jun 2018 #14

As a nurse who has this problem... Runningdawg Jun 2018 #15

Many thanks. I'lll try all that. trof Jun 2018 #16

Have them draw it from your hand or wrist shanti Aug 2018 #17

I am sure they are just shy. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2018 #18

chuckle trof Aug 2018 #19