Morning all
I had a very traumatic venesection a week ago today (23 April). They tried 3 times and each time my veins gave little before they blew. They then tried a 3 way cannula, which was also unsuccessful. They could only manage to get 280mls, far short of the 560mls they needed to take. Both of my arms are now badly bruised. I was well hydrated and both arms were warm, so I have no idea why it happened.
My right arm is now very painful when I outstretch it or carry anything... The pain is like an electric shock, which travels from elbow to wrist. It's a strange sensation!
Has anyone else ever had this? Will it get better as the bruising fades?
My HCT was .52 at the time, hence the reason I needed a venesection, so I'm now feeling like rubbish, with bad PV symptoms. There was talk during the appointment about starting hydrea - my haem said to think about it and we'll discuss it further at my next appointment on July 2nd. The traumatic venesection is making me think that perhaps it will be a good idea...but, I'm reluctant and really worried about the side effects of medication.
Well, I've had my Monday moan - so I'd best get ready for work.
Karina.x