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What should i do if i think my nexplanon has hit a nerve? should i be worried? is it deadly? i'm only 16 and i've been having numbness on my arm and i had nexplanon on for 5 months. it only occurs when i am trying to sleep or on my phone at night.

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Don't worry: It is very superficial , procedure to implant Norplant It should go away

Answered 5/18/2020

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A member asked:

What should i do if i think my nexplanon has hit a nerve? should i be worried? is it deadly? i'm only 16 and i've been having numbness on my arm and i had nexplanon on for 5 months. it only occurs when i am trying to sleep or on my phone at night.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

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