Hi Paul,
I have blood taken only every two months. My veins are easy flowing and I've never had problems with that.
You get a physical every month?? I only go every 3 months now. If I feel something is not right though, I have my rheumy's private pager number so I may call him when I want. Every time I go see him, he asks me what I'm doing there!! Laughs because he sees I'm doing fairly well.
Take care and keep kickn' AS,
mars