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Originally posted by ClassyLady
It depends on how it is administered. The only way that I have ever had an HIV test is by having blood drawn. I really hate having to give blood for anything because my veins are so small and it is always an uncomfortable for me. For my first HIV test, it took three tries and both arms for them to finally be able to draw blood.
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Classlady,
When I had to get injections regularly for another condition that I had, the nurses also had problems finding my veins and it was painful.
Two tips:
ask for a "butterfly" needle (it's the smallest needle but they often don't want to voluntarily use it b/c the supplies are limited)
drink lots of water to hydrate your body at least a couple of days before going to the doc - this will alleviate any de-hydration and make your veins easier to use
SC