Before I have an IV if I can... I put a lidocain patch on my arm for the 12 hours before so it numbs up my arm a little to help with the pain. it also helps if they use a small needle, and I always have them do it in my elbow area... or above my wrist but NEVER in my hand.. thats horribly painful... I am so sorry you are having so much pain from the iV ..Also, before they put an iv in, have them numb the site with an injection of lidocain. While you are home try to put a heatpack on it, that usually helps losen up everything and helps a little with the pain. Hang in there