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Had Blood Test. Having Sharp Pain In Wrist, Forearm When Straightened. Nerve Damage?

Hi, my name is Sean. I received a blood test a week ago, and during the needle injection, I felt a sharp pain in my wrist forearm area (but the injection site was in the elbow area). I did not think much of it at the time, but during the last few days, I notice that whenever I extend my arm or straighten it quickly, I feel a sharp, shooting pain in my wrist and down the arm, but it goes away quickly. I have never experienced this after a blood test before. Also, I did at one point touch the injection site and felt the same pain. I have full sensation and no numbness at all, but I still think there is some nerve or vein damage or something.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
During injection,the vein might have got infected and inflammed.
Please take antibiotic cefuroxime and anti inflammatory drug.
Add B complex with multi minerals and anti oxidants.
It will come down.
Wish you good health
Regards
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Had Blood Test. Having Sharp Pain In Wrist, Forearm When Straightened. Nerve Damage?

Hi During injection,the vein might have got infected and inflammed. Please take antibiotic cefuroxime and anti inflammatory drug. Add B complex with multi minerals and anti oxidants. It will come down. Wish you good health Regards