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Donated blood yesterday arm still sore headache all day pins and needles in arm swollen abit hurts to bend two little purple dots beside needle entry?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Blood donation: Congrats on donating blood. It is a wonderful gift of life. Not unusual to have pain in arm where blood was donated. Headache/light headedness may be secondary to blood loss. Symptoms should start to dissipate in 24-72 hours.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Donated blood yesterday arm still sore headache all day pins and needles in arm swollen abit hurts to bend two little purple dots beside needle entry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

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A week ago I had blood drawn. As the nurse inserted the needle my arm went numb. My wrist is very sore, I think she hit a nerve. Will this go away?