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Is it normal to have pain in my arm muscles and injection site 6 days after having blood drawn? everything looks normal but pain persists. thank you.

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Venupuncture pain: No it is not. Pain from venupuncture should minimal and not last more than a day. Bruising can persist longer, but pain lasting 6 days should be evaluated.

Answered 5/4/2013

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have pain in my arm muscles and injection site 6 days after having blood drawn? everything looks normal but pain persists. thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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