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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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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Cutaneous neuropathy: A small nerve may have been affected. Very likely to resolve on own.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/16/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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