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blood test tips?

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FernieB · 19/04/2010 09:10

My DD (9) has to have a blood test on Wednesday morning (she doesn't know yet). She is horrendous with anything to do with doctors anyway and that's before you throw needles into the equation. I will be bribing her of course, but just wondering if anyone had any tips to assist with getting her through it/getting her to keep still whilst making sure doctor and I retain our sanity (and our eardrums).

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saltyseadog · 19/04/2010 09:26

One option it to get your GP to prescribe Emla cream, which acts as a local anaesthetic. If you put that on 2 hours in advance she really won't feel a thing (I am 34 and a BIG blood test phobe, and I use this stuff ).

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bluecardi · 19/04/2010 09:29

As little time waiting at the hospital as possible. It's ok to shout when having it done.

bruffin · 19/04/2010 09:37

When Ds had blood tests they used the emla cream at the hospital. Why don't you ring them up and ask if they use it.

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FernieB · 20/04/2010 07:58

Thanks - unfortunately we don't go to the hospital for bloods, just our GP. We have to go between 7am and 8am (we're in Germany), so the cream won't help, unless I wake her up at 5am! At least we get it over with early in the day. I spoke to her about it last night and have bribed her with a trip to the bakery after and a day out to the local animal park.

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GlendaTheGrizzlyPiggy · 20/04/2010 09:22

Have you got a portable DVD player or an iPod? Could be a good distraction technique for her of she's concentrating on watching her favourite movie or listening to some nice music?

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