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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?
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YES: However, I advise consulting her supervising physician and getting yourself examined again.
Answered 5/27/2018
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