A very common question is, “Do IVs hurt?” We can confidently tell you that IV Nutrition Therapy does not hurt. The most painful part of getting an IV is really just getting the needle stuck into the vein, which for any of you that have had a blood draw that’s essentially what it feels like. It just feels like a simple pinch or a bee sting. Actually dripping the fluid in, actually pushing the particular IV in or nutrients in rarely cause any pain. If they do, you just need to let the nurse administering the IV know. Generally, all we need to do is just make an adjustment in how fast we’re pushing it in, or how fast we’re dripping it in.
Everybody’s just a little bit different on what they can tolerate, but those are factors that we’ll take into consideration.
If needles make you uneasy we do have some tricks to reduce the anxiety associated with needles, as well as tricks to help decrease the pinch associated with the needle stick.
About the author
Dr. Corey Priest has been practicing functional medicine since 2001. in2GREAT was founded in 2014 by Dr Priest after 13 years of experience with his other practices. Over his career, Dr. Priest has worked with and helped well over 10,000 patients under a functional medicine model.
Breaking Free from Conventional Healthcare: A Journey to True Wellness
A traditional healthcare approach often focuses on treating your symptoms, not the person. You’re a list of diagnoses, not a unique individual with a complex story. But what if there was a different way? A functional and holistic healthcare approach views your body as an interconnected ecosystem. It’s about detective work – identifying the root causes of your health issues, not just masking them with medication. Imagine understanding the “why” behind your fatigue, your digestive problems, or your anxiety. This is the power of personalized care, and it starts with understanding your body’s unique needs.
So Fresh and So Clean, Clean
While it’s nearly impossible in today’s modern world to completely avoid toxins, being cautious about the products you use in your home and on your body can reduce your exposure to toxins and increase your body’s threshold.
This spring, try a fresh approach by integrating natural solutions into your spring-cleaning routine.
Behind the Scenes Look at our New Health Screenings and More
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make big changes at in2GREAT. From rethinking how we approach patient care to creating new health screenings that are simple, affordable, and thorough—these updates are all about giving our patients the best experience possible.