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I had a routine blood draw at my ob/gyn office last tuesday. once the needle went in i immediately felt as shooting pain in my forearm up to the base of my hand. i continue to feel tingling in the palm of my hand and something akin to electric pricking in
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Needle hit a nerve: Probably the needle hit a nerve. The electric feeling/ tingling will subside on its own. There should not be any lasting problem. If symptoms continue or worsen see your doc.
Answered 8/5/2015
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Nerve pricked: The needle probably pricked a nerve when it was inserted, causing the shooting pain in your forearm. The continued tingling in your palm is due to injury to the nerve. Peripheral nerves heal slowly but it should eventually heal completely and the tingling will stop. This is something that could not have been avoided, it is a risk anytime blood is drawn. Don't worry, it will resolve.
Answered 7/28/2015
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