All's well that, eventually, ends well.

A mainline was finally struck and actual blood runs through my partner's veins.

Of course this is after two phlebotomists poked her 4 times. Three inside the elbows and then succeeded on the back of her hand. This is the lab we were referred to after the clinic we visited on Wednesday failed after 4 other pokes.

We are not getting the best phlebotomists here. Mr. President, we must not allow a phlebotomist gap!

I love that damn word. #phlebotomist

I went to the clinic today to get some bloodwork done. As the phlebotomist prepped the vials, I asked her how they draw blood from amputees with no arms. This boggled her. She said she had no idea, but guessed they'd have to get it done at a hospital where maybe the blood would be drawn from a leg. #phlebotomist #amputee #blood

@zombiewarrior

Ahhh
But, You're also not a #Phlebotomist
I grew up around people who know how to do what they did, and were good at it.

Is it wrong that I am included to make presumptions about her knowledge of B-12 (e.g. whether it is/ is not typically present, what levels, etc., and why a doctor might want to analyze it.)?

Please #Boost

Finally got dr permission for IV magnesium. I don’t absorb it any other way so I am extremely deficient in it and ill. Can provide materials.

Problem is that I can’t find anyone to come out here in suburbia for less than $600 (check cost of wellness clinics in Melbourne. Expensive or don’t do at all. )

If you are a #nurse #phlebotomist #hcw or have any experience running a drip, please reply/DM. I don’t care if you learned it DIY as long as you know what you’re doing.

This treatment changes my life from bedridden to 60% of normal in a few months! That’s mildly ill in comparison.
It helps every symptom I have.
Hospitals only give it for preeclampsia. Hospital in the Home is the same. Private nurse services same.
It’s so basically going through proper channels doesn’t help.

It’s not illegal to have someone qualified come out and do it as long as doc has signed off on it which is why wellness clinics can do it. But medical system won’t. I know it doesn’t make sense but it’s Australia 2024. If you don’t have formal qualifications we can figure it out.

I’ve even asked the government for help. Nothing.

Was informed even private insurance wouldn’t help with this (I don’t have it ofc but this is an example of how hard and stupid this is.)

P-l-e-a-s-e post to other platforms. I have no team to help promote me I barely have any energy for basics . I have no energy to advertise. If you can help an team also let me know.

Please give me some quality of life.

I’m in #Melbourne #Australia.
If you’re willing to drive a distance will compensate for petrol and pay what you think is fair for your time.

TLDR: Need nurse or any qualified healthcare worker to come to my place to give magnesium IV.
Even consider unqualified if you know what you’re doing.

#PWME #PWLC #MECFS #Migraine #MEAwarenesshour #pots #Dysautonomia #ChronicPain #Disability #CommunityCare #MutualAidRequest

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Help me get out of bed, gain health, get far away from my abusers.

This is me:

Second time worked. Turns out there's only one #phlebotomist on duty, which is why the place was so crowded first try. This time there was only one person ahead of me, though three people came in after me. Nurse had a #mask on, none of the six patients did. #CovidIsNotOver

Next verse, same as the first. Monthly blood test. Head #phlebotomist is wearing a #mask – below her chin. She pulls it up when I check in, same as last time. Younger nurse again wears none. No other patients there when I was. #WearAMask

Also alt-monthly doctor's visit. Neither receptionist wears a mask, nor does the doctor. No other patients encountered. #CovidIsNotOver

Scheduled for my semi-annual #pulmonary function test next month. Ah, the joys of breathing into – and out of – tubes other people have. Best I can manage is scheduling for first appointment Wednesday, four days after the other day tests are done.

#trypanophobia can suck it.

Had a #blood draw today and I spent the whole time shivering and #crying.

Of course the only vein the #phlebotomist could jab was also the slowest flowing.

Ugh!!!

Blood test today. Not my favourite experience. My veins tend to dive deeper into my body at first sight of a needle and then the #phlebotomist has to go digging for it.

I am trained in #venepuncture, so I can take blood. But even I wouldn’t have a go at taking it from someone like me.

Currently drinking lots and lots and lots of water. #EveryLittleHelps

Friday I had blood drawn for regular lab tests, and the #phlebotomist who drew my blood was AMAZING! I'm not squeamish and I can stand a little poke, so I'm usually fine with blood draws. But that day, I actually DID NOT FEEL THE POKE AT ALL! Mad, mad respect to the phlebotomists who can do such painless and awesome blood draws. She'd also taped chemistry memes to the wall at her station, and this was one of them. #medicine #labwork