A member asked:

My doctor had to use a "heart catheter" in my vein to draw blood for my blood patch 7 days ago. i still cannot use my arm. so painful. what now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Ho answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Pain: If the arm or vein is painful it could be the result of a phlebitis or thrombophlebitis. If it does not get better u need to see MD to get an Ultrasound

Answered 8/9/2015

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