For your well being
· Routine light exercise say 20-30 minute walk several times a week
· Plenty of fluid ...6-8 glasses of water a day (avoiding alcohol in excess,ie less than 3 standard drinks a day)
· Vitamin supplement may be included, B complex, folic acid.B12
· NO vitimin C or iron supplements
· Check with your doctor before you undertake this, for quantities
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HELPFUL HINTS
If veins are difficult to access then a hot pack may be beneficial
A brisk walk for 10 minutes or taking on a flight of stairs before treatment can work.
PATCHES FOR PAIN
There is now relief for all those people who have a problem with the pain of a needle being inserted into the vein. The patch provides enough anaesthetic one hour after application to minimize the pain of needle puncture. Using the patch may eliminate the need for a local anaesthetic. The EMLA can now be obtained from Pharmacies and are supplied by ASTRA AUSTRALIA.
Check the price with your Chemist.
SMALL VEINS
Small veins difficult to access may be helped by applying two tourniquets. Place one tourniquet in the in the usual place and one below the site. This creates a dam effect and the vein becomes full and easy to draw.Addition of a hot pack to the area may also be of assistance since this causes the vein to dilate.
· Wait until at least one day after treatment before playing vigorous sports.
· It is best not to drive a car for 6 hours post venesection. ( It could affect Insurance claim in an accident.
· If undergoing regular venesections be careful about doing vigorous exercise, always check with your Doctor to see if you are fit enough.
· An ultra sound may be performed to show your veins and access points
· Some people find that high protein drinks help with persistant weakness.
· If your blood is slow to come out and you have trouble filling a bag, ask your Doctor about your taking a daily dose of half an aspirin to thin the blood a little.

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