Hi ,
I'm curious if this is normal
After my first VS a week ago
I've got a small lump on the side where the needle went in
I can feel it inside ,
Though it's not painful
I just wondered if it was normal & nothing to worry over
This isn't something I have experienced. Sounds like swelling of some kind. I think I would look on the blood donation site - they have lots of details about all possible side effects. You could also give the venesection nurses a call to put your mind at rest. X
Thank you I will have a look
I didn't know if it was something that happens after VS x
Hi. I had the same a couple of weeks ago. They really struggle to find a vein for my saline drip to go in. After 6 attempts it was in and working. Think they must have given a tendon a bit of a jab as it had a small bump on it for about a week after. Wouldn't think anything to worry about. It's had a big old needle in there so some bruising not a surprise.
Oh dear , sorry you had problems :-(
Luckily both of mine have gone in with no issues
And thinking what you've said it is a big needle
So it's bound to cause lumps sometimes
Being a newbie I think I'm not just worrying but cautious too
Thank you & hope you don't have anymore problems with your VS. x