A member asked:

I get horrible migraines whenever i donate blood or have it drawn. i always make sure to eat before and after and drink water. could this mean anythin?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

All has meaning: Strong negative physical reactions to blood loss of even small amounts are most likely to be mainly emotional - but to medium or large amounts the physical causes increase dramatically. It's good that you prepare as you do and you've selected good things. If you have no other issues - just try to bear it as you do, and avoid it if optional. Phobia Tx is not needed unless there are other ones too.

Answered 10/6/2014

3.7k views

Thank
Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Mind over body: If even a small lab draw can trigger you, then it is not something like volume depletion...it is your eyes, or pain response, or thought process that is likely triggering a physiologic response (aka: stress or "fight/flight") and those hormones are contributing to triggering your migraine. Should talk to your Dr and consider positive imagery / biofeedback / similar PREEMPTIVELY to minimize/stop.

Answered 10/13/2014

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more