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I got a tattoo on the inside of my bicep. arm was awkwardly placed for 45 min. immediately had numbing in hand/elbow/forearm that hasn't subsided.
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Numb arm/hand: This is positional compression on the brachial plexus from placing arm in a 45 minute position. If not improve in 24 hours seek immediate medical care!! BUT if you have coldness and or paleness of color in that arm immediately go to ER you have a vascular issue...
Answered 7/30/2016
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