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How Long Does The Numbness In The Fingers Take To Alleviate?

During an attempted blood draw back on June 17, 2017 the phlebotomist hit a nerve. At first my arm was numb but it got better. However, the numbness went all the way to the tips of my fingers and to this day my fingers/fingertips are still a bit numb (I can definitely tell the difference on that hand than the other hand). I know it takes time for the nerve to regenerate/heal but how much longer do you think it will take?
Tue, 28 Nov 2017
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Hi,
thank you for your question at healthcare magic.
Provided that you did have sexual intercourse, specially on your fertile days, and since your periods are delayed, pregnancy is always a possibility, if your symptoms are anything to go by.
Even though you took a serum beta hcg test, 5 days post due date, I advise you to re take another serum beta hcg test after another week or so if you still dont get your periods by then.
The reason for suggesting this is that sometimes our beta hcg levels take time to rise up enough to be detected. Since it doubles every 3-4 days, a re take of the test after a week should give a definite interpretation.
Meanwhile, you should observe caution until you get either your periods or a positive pregnancy test.
Hope this helps with your situation.
Thanl you once again for visiting healthcare magic.
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How Long Does The Numbness In The Fingers Take To Alleviate?

Hi, thank you for your question at healthcare magic. Provided that you did have sexual intercourse, specially on your fertile days, and since your periods are delayed, pregnancy is always a possibility, if your symptoms are anything to go by. Even though you took a serum beta hcg test, 5 days post due date, I advise you to re take another serum beta hcg test after another week or so if you still dont get your periods by then. The reason for suggesting this is that sometimes our beta hcg levels take time to rise up enough to be detected. Since it doubles every 3-4 days, a re take of the test after a week should give a definite interpretation. Meanwhile, you should observe caution until you get either your periods or a positive pregnancy test. Hope this helps with your situation. Thanl you once again for visiting healthcare magic.