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No longer a "Blood Virgin".
12 years ago
Had my blood taken for the first time today, which surprised the nurse since I'm 23.
I'm getting a Bloodcount, Thyroid and a Vitamin D test done(Due to recommendations in comments here, in fact!).
I was so nervous due to my terrible past experiences with needles(Borked inoculations and ouchie finger prick tests and my brother spurting blood when he had some taken) and squeemishness about blood but this was nothing! ^v^
Next on my "MOT month" list; Optician, Hairdresser and mayyybe the Chiropodist. Dentist at a later date.
(My Psychiatrist did a runner, so now I'm having to wait until November 27th for my first session, which kinda sucks after waiting so long. Sigh.)
I have been having blood drawn for one test or another since I was 4...and been being stuck what has to be every two months for the last year (iron infusions mostly).
On another note, when it comes to pain issues, I have been there, done that. Don't let them tell you it is Fibromyalgia (a favorite new diagnosis for pain issues) or blame it entirely on being depressed until they have ruled out EVERYTHING, including auto immune conditions and joint conditions (make a pest of yourself about it with the chiropodist, cranky feet lead to lots of pain...I know about that one too).