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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Arm

I had blood drawn several days ago and have had shocking pain in my forearm down to my thumb. It started as soon as the nurse removed the needle. It hurts worse when I extend my arm or just let it hang down by my side. What could have caused this?
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
There can be nerve irritation while drawing blood.
You may need EMG –NCV study after proper clinical examination.

Medication like methylcobalamine with pregabalin will help; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS may help you .

Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Arm

Hello, I have studied your case. There can be nerve irritation while drawing blood. You may need EMG –NCV study after proper clinical examination. Medication like methylcobalamine with pregabalin will help; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS may help you . Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav