A member asked:

How do i know if i have a bruised nerve or a damaged nerve? symptoms: - shooting nerve pain when gripping and reaching/turning wrist - burning sensation in thumb pad/forearm - pins/needles tingling started after acupuncture needle in right thumb?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Why do you need acupuncture to the thumb in the first place? Your thumb problem can be associated with the current symptoms rather than an injury from an acupuncture needle which is very rare.

Answered 1/25/2023

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