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[LeneSouthAfrica]

This is not a solution to the problem, but perhaps it's better than nothing to find out if he prone to diabetes: He can test his own blood sugars at home using a small machine available from a pharmacy. You don't see the needle as it is contained in a finger-prick pen, you only need one drop of blood and he can use it on himself which in my opinion is a lot better than if someone else does it for you because you are in control of the process. Use the side of finger - it's less sensitive. A good idea would be a fasting reading (i.e. when wake up) and another one an hour after eating something that should raise blood sugars (e.g. cereal/bread/bag of sweets/a sweet drink). He can then give these readings to the doctor. I did this before I went for my official GTT, and the readings were similar. As for the other suggestions, all I can add is if you are going to use emla make sure they put a thick paste of it on, covered with something to keep it in place or it won't really work. Good luck

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

This is not a solution to the problem, but perhaps it's better than nothing to find out if he prone to diabetes: He can test his own blood sugars at home using a small machine available from a pharmacy. You don't see the needle as it is contained in a finger-prick pen, you only need one drop of blood and he can use it on himself which in my opinion is a lot better than if someone else does it for you because you are in control of the process. Use the side of finger - it's less sensitive. A good idea would be a fasting reading (i.e. when wake up) and another one an hour after eating something that should raise blood sugars (e.g. cereal/bread/bag of sweets/a sweet drink). He can then give these readings to the doctor. I did this before I went for my official GTT, and the readings were similar. As for the other suggestions, all I can add is if you are going to use emla make sure they put a thick paste of it on, covered with something to keep it in place or it won't really work. Good luck

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

This is not a solution to the problem, but perhaps it's better than nothing to find out if he prone to diabetes: He can test his own blood sugars at home using a small machine available from a pharmacy. You don't see the needle as it is contained in a finger-prick pen, you only need one drop of blood and he can use it on himself which in my opinion is a lot better than if someone else does it for you because you are in control of the process. Use the side of finger - it's less sensitive. A good idea would be a fasting reading (i.e. when wake up) and another one an hour after eating something that should raise blood sugars (e.g. cereal/bread/bag of sweets/a sweet drink). He can then give these readings to the doctor. I did this before I went for my official GTT, and the readings were similar. As for the other suggestions, all I can add is if you are going to use emla make sure they put a thick paste of it on, covered with something to keep it in place or it won't really work. Good luck

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

This is not a solution to the problem, but perhaps it's better than nothing to find out if he prone to diabetes: He can test his own blood sugars at home using a small machine available from a pharmacy. You don't see the needle as it is contained in a finger-prick pen, you only need one drop of blood and he can use it on himself which in my opinion is a lot better than if someone else does it for you because you are in control of the process. Use the side of finger - it's less sensitive. A good idea would be a fasting reading (i.e. when wake up) and another one an hour after eating something that should raise blood sugars (e.g. cereal/bread/bag of sweets/a sweet drink). He can then give these readings to the doctor. I did this before I went for my official GTT, and the readings were similar. As for the other suggestions, all I can add is if you are going to use emla make sure they put a thick paste of it on, covered with something to keep it in place or it won't really work. Good luck

 

[LeneSouthAfrica]

This is not a solution to the problem, but perhaps it's better than nothing to find out if he prone to diabetes: He can test his own blood sugars at home using a small machine available from a pharmacy. You don't see the needle as it is contained in a finger-prick pen, you only need one drop of blood and he can use it on himself which in my opinion is a lot better than if someone else does it for you because you are in control of the process. Use the side of finger - it's less sensitive. A good idea would be a fasting reading (i.e. when wake up) and another one an hour after eating something that should raise blood sugars (e.g. cereal/bread/bag of sweets/a sweet drink). He can then give these readings to the doctor. I did this before I went for my official GTT, and the readings were similar. As for the other suggestions, all I can add is if you are going to use emla make sure they put a thick paste of it on, covered with something to keep it in place or it won't really work. Good luck

 

[Ricky123]

,given time and maturity he will get over this prob

 

[Ricky123]

,given time and maturity he will get over this prob

 

[Ricky123]

,given time and maturity he will get over this prob

 

[Ricky123]

,given time and maturity he will get over this prob

 

[Ricky123]

,given time and maturity he will get over this prob

 

[Diane]

I can sympathize with Jordan, i am no fan of needles myself. When i was a child my mother told me i would scream when anyone would pick up a pencil or pen because i thought it was a needle. When i became diabetic at 15 i remember saying there is NO WAY i am going to be able to give myself a needle every day. Then my Dr. told me they couldnt release me till i could do it myself. I did it myself the very next day. I used to cringe for about a year every time i had to give myself a needle, now it is old hat and not even an issue. I guess once you start doing it .... it becomes less of a scary thing. Someone suggested Emla cream and believe me it does work. My nurse years ago, used it to place a picc and i didnt feel a thing.
Maybe you can wear him down like you said over time. With cf there are always going to be needle sticks necessary at some point.
Someone suggested bribery and maybe that isnt such a bad idea either....what the heck.... if it works then at least the Dr. will be better able to asess his health with a blood test than without. I wish you luck and hope he will give in and allow them to take blood.

 

[Diane]

I can sympathize with Jordan, i am no fan of needles myself. When i was a child my mother told me i would scream when anyone would pick up a pencil or pen because i thought it was a needle. When i became diabetic at 15 i remember saying there is NO WAY i am going to be able to give myself a needle every day. Then my Dr. told me they couldnt release me till i could do it myself. I did it myself the very next day. I used to cringe for about a year every time i had to give myself a needle, now it is old hat and not even an issue. I guess once you start doing it .... it becomes less of a scary thing. Someone suggested Emla cream and believe me it does work. My nurse years ago, used it to place a picc and i didnt feel a thing.
Maybe you can wear him down like you said over time. With cf there are always going to be needle sticks necessary at some point.
Someone suggested bribery and maybe that isnt such a bad idea either....what the heck.... if it works then at least the Dr. will be better able to asess his health with a blood test than without. I wish you luck and hope he will give in and allow them to take blood.

 

[Diane]

I can sympathize with Jordan, i am no fan of needles myself. When i was a child my mother told me i would scream when anyone would pick up a pencil or pen because i thought it was a needle. When i became diabetic at 15 i remember saying there is NO WAY i am going to be able to give myself a needle every day. Then my Dr. told me they couldnt release me till i could do it myself. I did it myself the very next day. I used to cringe for about a year every time i had to give myself a needle, now it is old hat and not even an issue. I guess once you start doing it .... it becomes less of a scary thing. Someone suggested Emla cream and believe me it does work. My nurse years ago, used it to place a picc and i didnt feel a thing.
Maybe you can wear him down like you said over time. With cf there are always going to be needle sticks necessary at some point.
Someone suggested bribery and maybe that isnt such a bad idea either....what the heck.... if it works then at least the Dr. will be better able to asess his health with a blood test than without. I wish you luck and hope he will give in and allow them to take blood.

 

[Diane]

I can sympathize with Jordan, i am no fan of needles myself. When i was a child my mother told me i would scream when anyone would pick up a pencil or pen because i thought it was a needle. When i became diabetic at 15 i remember saying there is NO WAY i am going to be able to give myself a needle every day. Then my Dr. told me they couldnt release me till i could do it myself. I did it myself the very next day. I used to cringe for about a year every time i had to give myself a needle, now it is old hat and not even an issue. I guess once you start doing it .... it becomes less of a scary thing. Someone suggested Emla cream and believe me it does work. My nurse years ago, used it to place a picc and i didnt feel a thing.
Maybe you can wear him down like you said over time. With cf there are always going to be needle sticks necessary at some point.
Someone suggested bribery and maybe that isnt such a bad idea either....what the heck.... if it works then at least the Dr. will be better able to asess his health with a blood test than without. I wish you luck and hope he will give in and allow them to take blood.

 

[Diane]

I can sympathize with Jordan, i am no fan of needles myself. When i was a child my mother told me i would scream when anyone would pick up a pencil or pen because i thought it was a needle. When i became diabetic at 15 i remember saying there is NO WAY i am going to be able to give myself a needle every day. Then my Dr. told me they couldnt release me till i could do it myself. I did it myself the very next day. I used to cringe for about a year every time i had to give myself a needle, now it is old hat and not even an issue. I guess once you start doing it .... it becomes less of a scary thing. Someone suggested Emla cream and believe me it does work. My nurse years ago, used it to place a picc and i didnt feel a thing.
<br /> Maybe you can wear him down like you said over time. With cf there are always going to be needle sticks necessary at some point.
<br /> Someone suggested bribery and maybe that isnt such a bad idea either....what the heck.... if it works then at least the Dr. will be better able to asess his health with a blood test than without. I wish you luck and hope he will give in and allow them to take blood.

 

[jdprecious]

Stacey-

I remember you posting about Jordan's severe anxiety to needles. Jaelyn is the same exact way, every time we make a scene but you know, normal kids don't have to deal with it so I let her scream it out if that's what she wants to do. It's the one CF cop out I allow her to have. EMLA has really helped but not all the time. She is super sensitive, like extremely and her body literally comes off the table. Its amazing how much strength she has when its time to hold her down. I dont have any other suggestions for you but I just wanted you to know your not alone. Its extremely heart breaking to watch but thankfully its over fairly quickly!!! Hugs and some calming prayers for you and Jordan!!!!

 

[jdprecious]

Stacey-

I remember you posting about Jordan's severe anxiety to needles. Jaelyn is the same exact way, every time we make a scene but you know, normal kids don't have to deal with it so I let her scream it out if that's what she wants to do. It's the one CF cop out I allow her to have. EMLA has really helped but not all the time. She is super sensitive, like extremely and her body literally comes off the table. Its amazing how much strength she has when its time to hold her down. I dont have any other suggestions for you but I just wanted you to know your not alone. Its extremely heart breaking to watch but thankfully its over fairly quickly!!! Hugs and some calming prayers for you and Jordan!!!!

 

[jdprecious]

Stacey-

I remember you posting about Jordan's severe anxiety to needles. Jaelyn is the same exact way, every time we make a scene but you know, normal kids don't have to deal with it so I let her scream it out if that's what she wants to do. It's the one CF cop out I allow her to have. EMLA has really helped but not all the time. She is super sensitive, like extremely and her body literally comes off the table. Its amazing how much strength she has when its time to hold her down. I dont have any other suggestions for you but I just wanted you to know your not alone. Its extremely heart breaking to watch but thankfully its over fairly quickly!!! Hugs and some calming prayers for you and Jordan!!!!

 

[jdprecious]

Stacey-

I remember you posting about Jordan's severe anxiety to needles. Jaelyn is the same exact way, every time we make a scene but you know, normal kids don't have to deal with it so I let her scream it out if that's what she wants to do. It's the one CF cop out I allow her to have. EMLA has really helped but not all the time. She is super sensitive, like extremely and her body literally comes off the table. Its amazing how much strength she has when its time to hold her down. I dont have any other suggestions for you but I just wanted you to know your not alone. Its extremely heart breaking to watch but thankfully its over fairly quickly!!! Hugs and some calming prayers for you and Jordan!!!!

 

[jdprecious]

Stacey-
<br />
<br />I remember you posting about Jordan's severe anxiety to needles. Jaelyn is the same exact way, every time we make a scene but you know, normal kids don't have to deal with it so I let her scream it out if that's what she wants to do. It's the one CF cop out I allow her to have. EMLA has really helped but not all the time. She is super sensitive, like extremely and her body literally comes off the table. Its amazing how much strength she has when its time to hold her down. I dont have any other suggestions for you but I just wanted you to know your not alone. Its extremely heart breaking to watch but thankfully its over fairly quickly!!! Hugs and some calming prayers for you and Jordan!!!!