Blood test done before or after physical?

I had blood work done before and after my physicals. It's been a long long time since I had a physical and/or any kind of blood test done. I thank God for it. DrC. and needles don't get along very well. Every time I have a doctor's appt. I get anxiety hoping he don't mention that I need blood test done. I know I might sound like a little kid but there's nothing I can do to get rid of my Needle phobia.

@DrC

People who truly want to get over their phobia(s) find a way to do it and be successful at it. It happens all of the time. Obviously you are getting something out of it you enjoy. Needles are part of life when it comes to medical care.

@DrC

People who truly want to get over their phobia(s) find a way to do it and be successful at it. It happens all of the time. Obviously you are getting something out of it you enjoy. Needles are part of life when it comes to medical care.

I tried everything I can think of but no go … as soon as I see the tiny shiny pointy object, its like a regress back to when I was little (8-9) servivial instincts kick in and I feel like passing out. It's stronger than I am.

I tried everything I can think of but no go … as soon as I see the tiny shiny pointy object, its like a regress back to when I was little (8-9) Several instincts kick in and I feel like passing out. Is stronger than I am.

How about professional help. They have knowledge of several techniques to work with phobias.

How about professional help. They have knowledge of several techniques to work with phobias.

You mean like a "Shrink”?, NOT crazy or psychotic… lol just have an extreme phobia of Needles big or small…same reason I only got two covid vaccines, after they said we need more I said screw it. No more!

I used to hate blood draws, but dated a girl learning to be a medical assistant who needed people to practice on. I let her stick me dozens of times over several weeks and I just got used to it. No more fear. It did help that she gave me a blowjob after each practice session though

@DrC For the most part, my opinion is that the pyschobabblers are mostly worthless. If they don don’t try to analyze why you have an aversion to needles, vs how to deal and maybe get over or avoid the aversion, you might get some help from one of them. But those types are far and few. IMHO

@Russianbare, and @Rigel, thanks for the pointers but already tried it. Only thing left to try is hipnosis…😣😑😰

@drc good luck! 😃

@DrC For the most part, my opinion is that the pyschobabblers are mostly worthless. If they don don’t try to analyze why you have an aversion to needles, vs how to deal and maybe get over or avoid the aversion, you might get some help from one of them. But those types are far and few. IMHO

@Rigel,

AMEN! Well explained! Though both parts are essential as they work hand in hand together to be the most effective.

Thru the years have had various depending on the practice. Several. where labs were first and i always had in mind once these were completed I would be next sent to examining room for start of the physical kicking off with nurse telling me to remove my clothing and put on a gown. Made the visit more enticing and excitable.

Thanks everyone for trying to help, And thats why I love my Zity…kinky family😍😍

My pediatrician always sent me for blood work after my physical. My current doctor has me get it done before my physical so she has the results when she sees me.

Regular doctor bloodwork is ordered after and urologist bloodwork is done before. I'm guessing bloodwork is done before my urology appointment to do a psa, then a rectal is done at the urologist after bloodwork

Regular doctor bloodwork is ordered after and urologist bloodwork is done before. I'm guessing bloodwork is done before my urology appointment to do a psa, then a rectal is done at the urologist after bloodwork

That makes sense. The urologist knows what he’s looking for. My internist wants to see if I have any issues or things that come up in our discussions to tailor the blood tests required, so she orders the tests afterwards and electronically advises me of results b

@Rigel agreed. I'm glad that my urologist does the rectal along with the psa. I've heard more things can be found with a combination of both.

My sub has his uric acid blood work done after his physical with his PCP once a year They call with the results afterwards.

He has his blood work done a week before his kidney doctor appt. every 6 to 8 months. His cardiac doctor just keeps an eye on those tests.

I'll be getting my blood work done next month. The nurse will probably take the sample(s) after the physical exam.

Since going to this doctor the last few years, they've always done the blood test last.

I always get my lab work done before physical. That way Dr can go over results with me while I'm there. Luckily the results are always great! Even my cholesterol and triglycerides are good even though I eat a lot of meat, cheese, and ice cream. Must be from the semi weekly enemas, and the occasional coffee detox enema. 😉