Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 Aubrey wrote: " You're possibly thinking about EMLA. This is an analgesic cream, to reduce the discomfort of venipuncture. It doesn't dilate the veins. " No, it's definitely not EMLA. I tried EMLA once and did not like how it made my skin feel, so I did not have any needle sticks done where I had applied the EMLA. It was a cream applied from a tube and did not require any covering at all or a lengthy wait like EMLA does. It had no analgesic qualities. That's why I also received a shot of Lidocaine at the puncture site finally selected. I was told it was necessary to wipe or wash the residue of the cream off my skin or it could cause a headache. I'll post what it is when I find out and will try to get an RX for it so I can use it the next time I have to give a blood sample (in May). There is a medicine that is used with children before puncturing the skin that requires use of a special machine to get it to penetrate the skin without pain. Then, they wait a few minutes before doing anything painful to the child. Doctors don't bother using it with adults because it's " too much trouble. " It has a nickname that appeals to children. I don't remember what it is. Margie PSC DX 3/29/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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