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Nerve pain top of pinky,ring fingers & below thumb,forefingers-palm side, after blood draw at forearm.pain at poke site upon arm flex.cause?self-heal?
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Yes: Seems like Ulnar nerve injury during the blood draw, traumatic should be better in few days. if not see your doctor.
Answered 9/24/2014
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