Abby,

Have the nurse put the bp cuff on and tighten it up instead of using a tourniquet when finding a vein, in addition to warming your arms. Also, DEMAND the good nurse first time out--it is no big deal!

You probably just have crappy veins! I do. After a year, I got a port and things are much better. If you begin doing IVIG routinely, it's really the only way to go. You will need veins for many years, so no point in destroying them now if you can help it!

Glad you feel better.