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Got blood taken felt sharp pain when needle stuck me. since then minor lifting feel sharp pain in vein on top of arm, get a popping sensation week now?
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Cutaneous neuropathy: A small nerve may have been affected. Very likely to resolve on own.
Answered 6/16/2017
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