Finger prick hurts/ hot after 24 hours

[cherrypiepie]

Is this a thing! Are finger prick test often quite painful? I've had a few but this is annoying!

Donated blood more than 25hours ago and the finger prick still hurts.

It went a funny grey shade too and now it's red and hot. And it's my index finger too.

Ouch

Ouch. Did they use a needle or a lancet. Do you want to post a pic.

@BlanketsBanned thank you

Weird looking picture but you can se a weird grey / read boundary?

Lancet I think

Its hard to see, are your fingers all a bluey colour

@BlanketsBanned thank you thst what I though

I think it's more how it feels painful and hot.

Thought just line is weird! Oh well I stick on some Savlon!

I can't see clearly on that picture but it's always hurt the couple of days for me, bruised and tender!

@SaltedEggplant thank you it is probably bruised I hadn't though if that.

It does look like it could be a bruise but if all your fingers have changed colour since then thats best to check, did they use that arm for the transfusion.

How come ALL your finger tips appear blue? Is that usual for you?

Did they do it on the tip or side? I was always told to do lancets on the side.

@Featuredcreature

Did they do it on the tip or side? I was always told to do lancets on the side.

And to never use the index finger

I don't think they are blue in real life it's just weird lighting- I hope. But could just see the odd colour comparison in the index finger.

Yes in the side near the top curved bit.

I donated from the other arm.

I will ask them to do it from the middle or ring finger get next time.

I reckon it's just an awkward angle, index finger and I have been writing a lot today.

Thanks everyone

I have to prick my fingers 4x a day and yes sometimes mine bruises too; I notice it change colour .

@GestationalDiabetes I feel for you! Apt username.

i would ring 111.
i have seen galloping infection of soft tissue, which became sepsis and limb and life only saved just in time by urgent surgery.
before that experience i would not have thought much of your finger.
now i am on high alert. as time sensitive conditions wait for no one.
i would seek medical advice.
better to be safe than sorry.
good luck OP.