I've only been affected by SI for about 2 or 3 weeks (at least in the last 9 years). I've given blood for 2 years (Not because of the sharp thing, honest!). I have an appointment tomorrow, and I still want to go, but I'm worried about my cuts... In a short sleeved shirt, most of my cuts are still covered and the others should go unnoticed. The needle goes well below my cuts. Still, all it needs is a nurse to raise my sleeves for the blood pressure test, or worse, while on the chair prepping for the needle where people can see. I should be fine if I wear a long sleeved shirt and don't pull it high enough to show my scars, but still... I'll be walking a very thin line. My big fear though is next time. My arms will probably look worse... I only have so much self control... But I don't want to have to come up with excuses to stop going, and I don't want to deprive a needing person/people of my blood because of it....
Anything I can do?
