Re: IV problems

Karie2022 · ‎03-26-2010

Thanks for all of your replies. I did drink quite a bit of water that morning, as I always do so I don't think I was dehydrated, I did have one cup of coffee, a poster mentioned that u should not drink any...my tech was super sweet and a lovely person..I actually felt bad for her, she was trying so hard, if it hadn't hurt so dang much I wouldn't have given it a second thought

I didn't say anything about it to her except that I was sorry for having lousy veins! I guess if there is a next time I will have to let someone know and maybe they can have someone there that is more experienced with smaller veins.

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Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

No, I don't have that problem but my son-in-law does. He's had trouble with anything involving his veins.

mistriTsquirrel · ‎07-17-2010

I had problems with that in the hospital. They got someone from the neonatal pediatric part of the hospital to put mine in. That lady was able to do it right on the first try.

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catprincess · ‎03-10-2010

After a week in the hospital for an e-coli infection of the abdominal cavity I had the IV Tech tell me that he could not find another vein for 2 IV's I was still taking. I said fine-I'm awake, alert & I can swallow so give me a pill! He said there is a form they give you to sign if you do not want any more IV's!

twinny70 · ‎07-03-2012

Conniec, I so sympathize with you. 12 years ago I was diagnosed with a very serious neurological disorder. My veins are very small and I cried every time I had to have an IV. I did have a PICC for about 6 years or so. That was great at first, but it had to be flushed daily by my DH. It was a nuisance when we traveled etc., so almost 4 years ago I went with a power port. They are great as I get my lab work work done in my port. I just numb it with a topical cream about 1 1/2 hours before my infusion or lab draw and I don't feel a thing. I had too many bad experiences with my veins that when I was getting IV's weekly even up to 6 weeks apart I would cry all the way to the clinic. I will have to have these IV's for the rest of my life (I get them every 6-8 weeks), so I truly understand a painful time with IV's. Good luck with your future treatments. I did have one very good nurse at the local hospital. She could get it right the first time every time, but I had to go to the local clinic when she was working and that was hard to do. Then she had to come across to the clinic for me. Bless her heart!

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/20/2014 catprincess said:
After a week in the hospital for an e-coli infection of the abdominal cavity I had the IV Tech tell me that he could not find another vein for 2 IV's I was still taking. I said fine-I'm awake, alert & I can swallow so give me a pill! He said there is a form they give you to sign if you do not want any more IV's!

When they can no longer get an IV in a vein the doctor can insert a line that stays in for a while to give IV meds. They now also have an ultrasound machine that they can visualize the vein with so they know if it is large enough and they don't miss it.

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

Had one and techs couldn't get my arm to cooperate so they started IV in my ankle.

arrabella · ‎03-12-2010

I am one with bad veins. I don’t care how skilled the nurse or lab technician is, my veins roll, blow or just disappear. My last hospitalization, they had to insert a PICC line, and the time before that, a central line. I just hate my yearly lab tests as I usually drink so much water that I get sick to my stomach and they never seem to get the amount of blood needed. Yes, I am older but have had that trouble for the last 20 years or so, and I don’t carry any additional weight. My yearly exam is coming due and I just dread it!!!

twocent · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/18/2014 Shelbelle said:
Very, very few techs have ever been successful at sticking me in my arms, so for years now I only have blood drawn from my hands, it stings for a moment, but the results are usually very quick with little bruising. Had an IV for a colonoscopy done in my hand too. One tip for making it easier is to drink lots of water before the appt.

Same here , so they draw from "the nice big veins in my hands." ${#emotions_dlg.scared}$ Must have panel taken regularly for thryroid , and of course elevated cholesterol . I am "hypo."

Better than staying in your arm - digging for an eternity. Then , after all the agony - can't find a suitable vein . Ugh ! hate that digging !! ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$

Just a sting to the hand - until she turns around to look at this or that -and pulls the needle over the same direction she is looking. ${#emotions_dlg.ohmy}$ yyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if she does the same to her steering wheel -when driving her car? If so , she will meet the ditch or guard rail , if something catches her attention ! She will go right towards it! ${#emotions_dlg.unsure}$

Now with IV's they couldn't find one in my arm , and I was informed by the bed next to me , that she had the same issue -and they put one in her neck. Almost immediately, the nurse walked in and said "Honey, that is what we have to do to you ." ${#emotions_dlg.scared}$ ${#emotions_dlg.closedeyes}$ ~~Thud !