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I just got a quick sharp pain in my arm where nexplanon was inserted over a year ago. i've had them before, are these pains normal?

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Dr. Audrey Prefer answered

See/call who did it: I can't believe how many times I have to say "call your doctor". Not sure what you mean when you say you've had them before, mean pains, or nexplanon? Also, intermittent issues anywhere are nearly impossible to figure out, unless you're having it when you're seeing the doctor.

Answered 1/22/2014

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A member asked:

I just got a quick sharp pain in my arm where nexplanon was inserted over a year ago. i've had them before, are these pains normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Audrey Prefer answered

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