Failed attempt at blood donation, is my arm ok?

The nurse stuck the needle in, and when no blood came one, she probed it around a couple times. Ouch. I've never donated before, so is my vein going to be ok to use again for blood donation?

You'll be fine that happens all the time.

yes, it will be fine. you'll probably have a nasty bruise for a few days but it should be fine. that vein may just be hard to find. the one in my right arm is and i always have them use the left! best wishes

it'll be fine...but will prob get a nasty bruise if she searched for long for your vein.

It happens all the time. Sometimes the vein moves around or their buried deep. They could also be thin. If you drink plenty of water before going to donate it might help.

yes you will be fine. This has happen to me before. To make it easier for you the next time you need to relax more. Slow deep breaths when told you will feel a stick. It does help the needle go in better.

Also have them try the other arm next time.

You might have been dehydrated. You'll probably have a bruise for a few days, but the vein will heal and you'll be able to donate blood later.

Yes, you'll be fine. If it hurts and it's bothering you, put a little ice on it -- 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off. It'll be fine.

Now, for the next time you have to have blood taken or you donate, drink BUNCHES of water. The more hydrated you are, the plumper and easier to find your veins will be!

Yes, veins can be hard to get into, they can wiggle or move away from a needle once it is introduced, thus the probing to catch it. You may have a small bruise or tenderness but other wise, your vein will recover quickly. This experience will not hinder you from donating blood in the future. Donating blood is one of the single most important things a person can do to help others. You don't realize it, but you are saving a life every time you donate.

This has happened to me. Wait two weeks and you should be able to try again. When you arrive ask for their best technition.