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What Is The Numbness In My Arm After Injecting Iv?

Hey so I have been an iv user for quiet sometime. The other morning I shot right in the same area as I usually do, but this time right above it cause it was sensituve. I poked it like I would normally, drew back blood came back. When I pulled out no rush no heat like normal. But this numb, fuzzy feeling took over the whole for arm. It s been 3 days. Still same feeling of numbness. Although there is no abnormal bruising or swelling just sensitive too touch. What happen doc. Should I get medical attention or is it something I can do with out.
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion patients using regular IV medication run the risk of developing infection that may spread to the upper limb, moreover thrombophelibitis chances are also very much in such circumstances. you will need the help of an GP to see you and prescribe requires medication as per your findings.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.
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What Is The Numbness In My Arm After Injecting Iv?

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion patients using regular IV medication run the risk of developing infection that may spread to the upper limb, moreover thrombophelibitis chances are also very much in such circumstances. you will need the help of an GP to see you and prescribe requires medication as per your findings. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.