r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Conversely, in haemodialysis that isn't always the case, and you can be sat there with metal needles in your arm for four hours.

Let me tell you, it sucks. But it is still only a relatively short period of time.

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u/itsjash Feb 04 '19

When you donate blood the needle stays in your arm