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A member asked:
The last time the phlebotomist did a finger stick it was very painful is there a a way to avoid the pain?
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Not really!: The skin of the fingers have a lot of nerve endings and as a result are very sensitive. If the finger sticks are done rarely, then you may ask your doctor for a topical anesthetic to numb the finger. However, this is not practical for frequent finger stickers like diabetics, as the anesthetic drug has side effects. Warming fingers up prior to the stick helps the blood flow and this may help.
Answered 4/25/2016
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