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By *xoticFrolic OP Man
9 weeks ago

Gosport

Does anybody else find filling the home test kits with blood hard work? Four holes and about half hour of massaging my finger. Think I'm doing something wrong.

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
9 weeks ago

The Continental

Use a scalpel instead. That’ll soon get it flowing.

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
9 weeks ago

Swansea

Oh OP I feel your pain. We did ours last week and my husband's blood squirted everywhere like a sodding fountain and filled up quickly. Mine, was like taking blood from a stone, it took me absolutely ages and my ring finger was sore for a few days after. BUT it's all worth it in the end when you receive a text to let you know you're all clear... phew.

Best of luck with yours

Mrs

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
9 weeks ago

Reading

The last time I did a home test I ended up crying, there was blood splattered everywhere like a crime scene and it still only made it to the minimum marker on the tube. But I still called it a day there and then.

I feel your pain.

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By *icolasHidalgoDeCorazonMan
9 weeks ago

St Leonards

"Does anybody else find filling the home test kits with blood hard work? Four holes and about half hour of massaging my finger. Think I'm doing something wrong. "

I'm usually on about four holes and half an hour as well (I'm sure there's a bad joke in there

), so unless we're both doing it wrong, I'd say it's fairly common.

And annoying.

And messy.

And a bit "ouchy".

But worth it of course.

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By *xoticFrolic OP Man
9 weeks ago

Gosport

Dont suspect anything but clean bill of health. Just a regular check as why not. Think I'd rather the crime scene than the slow process. At least I'm not alone.

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By *electableicecreamMan
9 weeks ago

The West

It took me a few goes to figure it out but now I have a system that works.

I put the receptacle on the toilet with the lid down because it's about the right height (and easy to clean) for my arm to hover over while I'm standing up. Then I squeeze/massage from my elbow to my finger.

It used to take me twenty minutes now it takes five.

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By *xoticFrolic OP Man
9 weeks ago

Gosport

Four holes in half hour, left his tongue rather sour. Sure there is better than that though

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By *icolasHidalgoDeCorazonMan
9 weeks ago

St Leonards

"Four holes in half hour, left his tongue rather sour. Sure there is better than that though "

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By *vaRose43Woman
9 weeks ago

Forest of Dean

Type 1 diabetic here coming in with some top tips

1. Be hydrated. 2-4 pints of water a couple of hours before you want to test

2. Be warm. The warmer the hands the better they bleed.

3. Take sample from side of finger not middle of the pad

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By *xoticFrolic OP Man
9 weeks ago

Gosport

Thanks for the practical tips and good humour. Now just got to remember the advice for a few months time

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

2. Be warm. The warmer the hands the better they bleed.

Why I keep the basement nice and toasty

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By *aarv80Man
9 weeks ago

Crumlin

I've always struggled with getting a testable sample.

When I was doing it for the covid samples during the plague, the guidance said to do some exercise for a few minutes before you lance.

Raises your heart rate. But then again I still struggled so read into that what you will

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By *vaRose43Woman
9 weeks ago

Forest of Dean

2. Be warm. The warmer the hands the better they bleed.

Why I keep the basement nice and toasty"

Of course, I find them useless if they get hypothermia

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By *enelope2UWoman
9 weeks ago

Fife

"Type 1 diabetic here coming in with some top tips

1. Be hydrated. 2-4 pints of water a couple of hours before you want to test

2. Be warm. The warmer the hands the better they bleed.

3. Take sample from side of finger not middle of the pad"

Started doing the side of my thumbs and great tips thanks!

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By *eeliciouschaosWoman
9 weeks ago

Wherever

I used to, until I surrendered to gravity. Just make sure the way you poke faces down, if it makes sense (it probably doesn’t but works for me).

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By *offiaCoolWoman
9 weeks ago

Kidsgrove

Fill a receptacle with fairly warm water, dangle your arm into it and get your hand nice and warm, by dangling your arm lower, your hands will fill with blood. Then quickly press the lancet onto the end of your finger. Sometimes ear lobes are a good alternative, but don't dangle your head in warm water

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By *illy IdolMan
9 weeks ago

Midlands

Just reading these comments is making me feel queasy. I nearly fainted doing one, so had to get someone to help me with the last one.

Warm hands seemed to help.

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By *ink vixenCouple
9 weeks ago

Medway

Drink a pint of water about 30 minutes before you try.

You may be more dehydrated than you realise.

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
9 weeks ago

Newcastle

Make sure you’re well hydrated.

Make sure your hands are warm (could have a hot bath beforehand)

It can help to take the sample from your ring finger or little finger and to stand up with your hand/arm pointing down.

Prick the finger, wipe the first drop of blood that forms and then ‘milk’ the finger from the base towards the tip.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
9 weeks ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I always do mine after I've had a shower, and have your arm hanging down by your side for a bit before you prick your finger.

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
9 weeks ago

London (She/Her)

"Type 1 diabetic here coming in with some top tips

1. Be hydrated. 2-4 pints of water a couple of hours before you want to test

2. Be warm. The warmer the hands the better they bleed.

3. Take sample from side of finger not middle of the pad"

Perfect advice.

Might be helpful to remember to milk the whole finger, knuckle to bleeding site. If you just squeeze the fingertip where you’re bleeding it stops the blood, you need to move it the blood into location

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By *elix SightedMan
9 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"Does anybody else find filling the home test kits with blood hard work? Four holes and about half hour of massaging my finger. Think I'm doing something wrong. "

That just means you have some diseases. Ask them to test for other stuff too, you’ll get there in the end.

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By *ellhungvweMan
9 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Have a hot shower. Really hot. Keep your arm low to let the blood pool down in your fingers. Turn off the shower, keep your hands low, dry them and prick your finger. Guaranteed to fill the receptacle very quickly.

The shower will look like a murder scene but it washes off quickly.

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By *urry BlokeMan
9 weeks ago

Stalybridge

My OH regularly struggles with these

I am very giving with my blood though - being well hydrated and warm helps

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By *ink vixenCouple
9 weeks ago

Medway

I’m not donating blood anymore.

Too many questions..

“Whose blood is it?”

“Why’s it in a bucket?”

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