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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone else struggle to fill up to the 600 line with their blood sample ……

Literally like getting blood out of a stone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did you fill it yet?

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Circle your arms a couple of times, do jazz hands a few times, put your hand into hot water for at least two minutes, then spike the finger while standing up so your hand is well below heart level (gravity is your friend).

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Did you fill it yet?

I’m trying only ever been and had one done by someone else didn’t think it would be this hard work

I’ll get there ….

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Circle your arms a couple of times, do jazz hands a few times, put your hand into hot water for at least two minutes, then spike the finger while standing up so your hand is well below heart level (gravity is your friend).

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form."

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!"

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!"

This definitely won’t put me off doing it

It’s super important and everyone should

I just need to learn the bleed better

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!"

Listen to this lady! This is exactly what I do and no longer have any issues.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!

Listen to this lady! This is exactly what I do and no longer have any issues. "

Soaking in hot water as we speak

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By *not123Couple
over a year ago

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If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!

This definitely won’t put me off doing it

It’s super important and everyone should

I just need to learn the bleed better "

Drink plenty dehydration can slow it down

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!

This definitely won’t put me off doing it

It’s super important and everyone should

I just need to learn the bleed better

Drink plenty dehydration can slow it down "

I’m absolutely shocking at drinking anything other than black coffee

I’m most definitely a little dehydrated

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I always do mine after I've got out of the bath, never have a problem. I'm very giving lol

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

I bled enough once to give a blood donation.

- fem

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I always do mine after I've got out of the bath, never have a problem. I'm very giving lol"

I normally am but this claret is not happening

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I bled enough once to give a blood donation.

- fem"

I’m slightly jealous now with 3 very sore fingers

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

It took me a few attempts. Got there in the end. I found it helped to stab in the middle of the pad of my finger then kinda rub it against the edge of the tube to get the blood flowing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I first did it I was wondering why none was coming out and then I realised my thumb was still pressing against my finger

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Make sure hands are really warm and stab on the side of the finger. Have the pot on a surface and slowly massage and squeeze your finger as if milking a cow. If one finger isn’t working try a different one, I find my best is my ring finger. The first drops are always the slowest but doing the above gets it flowing in no time for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could fill several in one go. My finger just wouldn't stop bleeding every time. Have to put it under cold running water and be quick with a large plaster to cover it up before the kitchen starts looking like a murder scene.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Yes I had the same problem last time OP.

Some good tips for next time here

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

I drink a pint of water before pricking, if its too slow to collect and clots they may ask you to retest as the result can be Inconclusive

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By *3xyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

swingers town

I put an elastic band and when my finger goes blue. I pop it and then cut the band. Happy days!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get someone to help me as they seem to have the right technique to drain me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The above also worked for me.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I found pricking my ring finger and letting my arm hang down worked very well.

I do have visible veins on those fingers though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else struggle to fill up to the 600 line with their blood sample ……

Literally like getting blood out of a stone

I had more pricks in my finger than I have had off here all year

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Make sure hands are really warm and stab on the side of the finger. Have the pot on a surface and slowly massage and squeeze your finger as if milking a cow. If one finger isn’t working try a different one, I find my best is my ring finger. The first drops are always the slowest but doing the above gets it flowing in no time for me. "

Thank you for the hints

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes I had the same problem last time OP.

Some good tips for next time here"

Most definitely I’ll be less dressed about it for sure

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I drink a pint of water before pricking, if its too slow to collect and clots they may ask you to retest as the result can be Inconclusive"

I read that in the leaflet and that made me panic

I seem to clot almost instantly

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I get someone to help me as they seem to have the right technique to drain me!

Oh my

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The above also worked for me. "

Thank you very much appreciate

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I found pricking my ring finger and letting my arm hang down worked very well.

I do have visible veins on those fingers though."

When I go to have any blood taken they normally lose their shit with me my veins tend to hide

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Anyone else struggle to fill up to the 600 line with their blood sample ……

Literally like getting blood out of a stone

I had more pricks in my finger than I have had off here all year "

Intrigued

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I put an elastic band and when my finger goes blue. I pop it and then cut the band. Happy days!!"

Sounds scary but will give it a go !!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!"

Definitely with the hot water trick

Post workout does the job...

Or...Jump up and down a few times, shake your hands about like crazy- soak your hands in a bowl of water, as hot as you can stand - job done

Or you could just do your blood sample after a hot bath

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If blood flow starts to slow use the other hand to massage in firm strokes from the wrist across the hand and down the finger, wipe away any clotting that starts to form.

Thank you for that definitely gonna try the jazz hands .. gravity is never normally my friend !!

I’m obviously not a fan a fan of giving up the red stuff !!!!

Honestly, the hot water makes all the difference in the world, really encourages blood flow.

I used to spend a lot of time trialling different testing kits and blood collection products, I've given a LOT of blood samples in my time!

Definitely with the hot water trick

Post workout does the job...

Or...Jump up and down a few times, shake your hands about like crazy- soak your hands in a bowl of water, as hot as you can stand - job done

Or you could just do your blood sample after a hot bath

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I do like a hot bath

Often come out looking like a lobster

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone else struggle to fill up to the 600 line with their blood sample ……

Literally like getting blood out of a stone

Ive soon learnt, you have to milk your finger and eventually you will get the motion.

I can do it within mins now

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By *iss DevilWoman
over a year ago

Bedford

Only ever once I managed to fill that tiny tube from one pricked finger. Usually it takes two sore fingers and last time it took 3!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I filled it this morning first thing

Wouldn't mind bit of help for elsewhere, not just the blood but nights sleep

Need a good firm partner & great conversation like these

Like always a close plaster and some tissue xx

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

I’ve just been sticking LFT swabs up my bum. All clear so far.

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