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I experience pain after venipuncture was done under my wrist. it was the first time my friend tried it with me. feeling pain underneath the puncture.
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?: Possible bruise or nerve involvement. See your doc if persistant.
Answered 6/29/2014
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I recently went to get a Venipuncture, the woman who did it poked me at least 4 times and was searching for the vein under my skin. my arm is very bruised, and what I am wondering is should I be worried if its hard and hurts when I barely touch it?
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