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Originally Posted by TerriM
Thank you for the replies... unfortunately I live in a very small area where not one person ever heard of RSD and all I do is explain and they still don't get it. My daughter is a nurse and I know she knows what I tell her the complications could be but inside I still know she doesn't fully understand, not to mention I have very tiny veins and it has always been a nightmare for sticks years ago. I have never had less then 4 trys until they succeed and they were supposed to be the specialists. I don't know if I should do this or not since all limbs are involved and I don't think I could take any more complications. Life is already hard enough at this point. In order to have someone who knows anything about RSD I would have to travel the 2 1/2 hrs to Phila. just to get the blood work or Baltimore. I am going to think a couple more days before I decide, but thank you all so much for the very helpful info. 
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Terri, I am so sorry that you even have to consider this situation! I live in a small town, too and they have NO idea what I am talking about when I explain RSD. I also suggest they look it up as it may come up for them again. I have small veins as well. Still ask for a butterfly. If the test are necessary to your health, you may have to weigh the odds. I do understand, I am currently in your position. I had blood drawn at one hospital and the results were abnormal. The doc made me to another hospital to make sure the results were correct. They still came up abnormal so I had to go back to the first hospital for another blood test. Again, (very disheartening at this point) they were abnormal the third time. She is going to give me a two week repreve and then I have to go back again for blood and other tests. Sometimes, it can be vital to have the blood tests. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. There is no simple answer. Again, you probably will have to weigh the odds and make the best decision for you. I wish you the best. Love Di