 [ Symptoms ] why do some states require doctor is orders for a blood test while others do not  i currently live in a state in the u s  where doctor is orders are required in order to get a blood test even if you are willing to cover the entire cost of the test yourself in a couple of months i will be moving to a different state where you can literally walk into a clinic and get a blood test without consultation of any kind is there an ongoing debate about restricting blood tests and why might state governments want to restrict them [ Disease ] ice compresses rest anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or even stronger pain medication depending on her response this injuries take weeks to improve so she may need to sit on a soft cushion or inflatable donut there are no butt casts to fix this problem