Asking Eric: I had a bad experience with a nurse during a doctor visit
By R. Eric Thomas
Published on April 27, 2026.
The last time the needle prick was so painful that it left my arm black and bloody. I'm not sure if this will happen again, but I'm sure it will. It's possible that the nurse may adjust the situation for the future. The pain may be caused by the discomfort of the patient.
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