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What Causes Pins And Needles Along With Severe Pain In Wrist Post Phlebotomy?

I had a blood test done in the hospital prior to lithotripsy. When he drew the blood I felt a pain down my arm almost like when you hit your funny bone but more painful. It lasted the entire time he drew the blood. I told the nurse that it was the first time I ever felt that. It is now 2 days later and I have tingling and minor pain running from my inner elbow to my fingers. The worst being the top of my wrist. It seems to be getting worse with almost a constant pins and needles feeling. I m getting worried...
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern such pain and symptoms are common in needle puncture of vein and this is not any thing went wrong, just wait for some time and everything would be fine soon, hope this information helps, take care
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What Causes Pins And Needles Along With Severe Pain In Wrist Post Phlebotomy?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern such pain and symptoms are common in needle puncture of vein and this is not any thing went wrong, just wait for some time and everything would be fine soon, hope this information helps, take care