I have to get an iv and I'm deathly afraid of needles what should i do?!

I have to get an iv and I'm deathly afraid of needles what should i do?

please help!

Alex, I know how you feel. I have very tiny veins and very few that work, so getting an IV is excruciating. I learned 10 years ago, when I needed surgery, that there was a way to keep me from feeling anything when getting an IV. I had a really nice doctor, who did not rush things and listened to me when I told him about my vein problem. He told me not to worry; he left the room and when he came back he had a can of a spray that froze the area where they were going to do the IV. I felt absolutely nothing when they put in the IV.

Guess what, though - most doctors don't want to go to the "trouble" of doing that. Every time after that one good experience, I had to fight in order to get it. Now I've learned to let the doctor know in advance about the pain it causes me and how I really need my arm frozen before they put in the IV. It usually works since I have good doctors, but sometimes I have to remind them and stand my ground if they seem annoyed because they have to wait a minute while someone gets the can. But it's worth it to stand up for yourself when it comes to your own medical care. Good luck.