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A member asked:
Have had the nexplanon in for 6 days now and since have had severe pain at site pain and numbing down arm and pain to chest. also flu like symptoms.
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Worrisome numbness: you may need to have the device removed. At the very least you should notify the doctor that placed the device. If your symptoms persist or worsen such as chest pain or shortness of breath, you should go to an emergency room for a complete evaluation.
Answered 8/12/2015
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