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After blood draw: got swelling, severe pain, feels like tourniquet on arm sometimes. pain is sometimes 8/10. 3 weeks out, no visible bruising, bicep swollen and tender. venous ultrasound is good. pcp and er dont know whats wrong. what could it be?

Q: after blood draw: got swelling, severe pain, feels like tourniquet on arm sometimes. pain is sometimes 8/10. 3 weeks out, no visible bruising, bicep swollen and tender. venous ultrasound is good. pcp and er dont know whats wrong. what could it be?

: I would treat like a cellulitis with antibiotic.

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I would treat like a cellulitis with antibiotic.

Answered 8/12/2022

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A member asked:

After blood draw: got swelling, severe pain, feels like tourniquet on arm sometimes. pain is sometimes 8/10. 3 weeks out, no visible bruising, bicep swollen and tender. venous ultrasound is good. pcp and er dont know whats wrong. what could it be?

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