“Severe pain in arm after blood draw?”
My 22 year old daughter had her blood drawn yesterday and has been in severe pain since. She can’t straighten her arm.
Female | 22 years old
Complaint duration: 24 hours
Medications: Birth control
Conditions: Pain in abdominal area and under right ribs
1 Answer
Pain in the arm after blood draw is probably due to local injury, either to blood vessels or more likely nerve injury. It will pass. I would suggest pain medications such as acetaminophen, or ibuprofen or naproxen. If the pain does not resolve in a day or so, consider consulting with her doctor.
