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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Hands

I just had blood drawn for glucose test, the nurse done everything really fast and afterwards a knot/hard place appeared right above the injection site, it s brushing and really sore. My whole arm from the bend of elbow up to muscle hurts now and my hand is tingly. I have never had any experience like this before and I ve had blood drawn many times as well as donated blood. Is this normal? Should I go get it checked?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
I have read your complaints

In my opinion you have got phlebitis which is inflammation of vein and occurs after blood extraction or intravenous drug administration.

If i were treating you in my clinic i would prescribe oral analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac 100mg for some days

I would have reassured you that it is self limiting but proper monitoring is required.

I would also suggest ice application for soothing.

As you can get these drugs on prescription you may need to see your physician.

Thanks and hope you got your answer
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Wish you good health
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Sunil Kumar Srivastava's  Response
hello
There may be some bruising around which wil subside on its own.Do not rub it.You may apply thrombophob gel locally as sometimes inflammation of vein occurs (phlebitis) after IV injectios.You may rest the arm in a sling for a day to promote healing plus take tylenol tab or advil for pain,inflammation
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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Hands

Hi I have read your complaints In my opinion you have got phlebitis which is inflammation of vein and occurs after blood extraction or intravenous drug administration. If i were treating you in my clinic i would prescribe oral analgesics such as ibuprofen or diclofenac 100mg for some days I would have reassured you that it is self limiting but proper monitoring is required. I would also suggest ice application for soothing. As you can get these drugs on prescription you may need to see your physician. Thanks and hope you got your answer Your querries will be appreciated. Wish you good health