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I went 2 the er the nurse put a plastic iv a few inches under my thumb i felt 1 electronic shock on my arm. now 4 days later i feel the same shocks?
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Nerve irritation: She hit the radial nerve. It will take a little time to resolve.
Answered 1/17/2014
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