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Arm Muscle Pain Above The Injection Site After Drawing Blood. Reason?

Hi, I got blood drawn a week ago, and afterwards, the muscle just above where the needle went in started to hurt. A week later, it still hurts pretty badly. When I don t move my arm , it s okay, but when I extend it or try to lift something heavy, it really hurts. It almost feels like a pulled muscle. I called the doctor s office, and the nurse said a blood draw wouldn t cause muscle damage. She said it must be a coincidence, but I know it s not. What do you think happened, and what can I do? Thank you!
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The needle prick to draw the blood can cause a local inflammation called thrombophlebitis. This usually heals gradually on doing a hot fomentation. Local application of heparin ointments is also helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Arm Muscle Pain Above The Injection Site After Drawing Blood. Reason?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The needle prick to draw the blood can cause a local inflammation called thrombophlebitis. This usually heals gradually on doing a hot fomentation. Local application of heparin ointments is also helpful. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com