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Old 09-03-2008, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by loretta jewell View Post
Hi GJMOM,
I have a question? What are the special things for blood draws? I assume
you mean precautionary, because of the needle I have only had one since I found out about my RSD diagnosis. I asked for the opposite arm. Now I have it both arms, acually full body so would like to know. Thanks Loretta
Hi, sory to butt in here, my local lab now uses pediatric needles on me for blood draws and dosnt use elastic straps directly on my arms to turnique, but uses a strap over material instead to cut off b lood flow before taking blood. It is far less painful and far less invasive.

be well,
Sandra

(RSD all 4 limbs)
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