Quigleyandme
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So, I have been accepted onto my second medicines trial as a healthy volunteer and if I complete it I will be paid enough to make a big dent in the vet bill debt. I am 60 and obviously in good health with a BMI of 21.2. I will be in the facility for 13 nights and will have a succession of cannulas to draw blood which should remain in situ for 36 hours each. I am very worried that I won't be able to complete and get paid because I now have slow, sticky blood that clots too quickly or rubbish veins. I did a trial this time last year when I was saving to buy Quigley and towards the end they were having a terrible time getting any blood out of me at all. The cannula would not remain patent and venous puncture was also unsuccessful although there was no problem with either at the start. Their protocol only allows for arm and hand. The doctor said my veins would recover but they had similar issues last Friday during screening. I can drink as much water as I want but can only eat what I am given and will be required to fast 9 days in a row between 22:30 and 13:00 the following day. Is there anything I can do to make my blood flow better apart from heat pads and staying hydrated? I can't ask the facility and I can't ask my GP because I don't want to draw attention to the problem. If I am habitually dehydrated without realising it how much water will be enough and would some exercise help? I'm not supposed to do anything that raises the heart rate excessively but perhaps I was to sedentary last time? Any informed advice would be appreciated.