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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Weedsport, NY

Every time I get my blood drawn, my arm where the blood was drawn will hurt for a couple weeks. Does anyone struggle with this?

March 10, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

If your just looking to help the pain then there are things u can do. I use a pain cream. It's pinned to my profile. Also, there are Otc products like bio freeze,and stuff that sweet

March 13, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you guys. I appreciate your advice. It's painful for more than just a couple days. The pain lasts for at least a week sometimes longer. @LupusFlordia my Rheumatologist's office does use a butterfly needle and I still have the same problem. I've tried ice, heat but nothing helps. I guess it's just one of those things that I'll just have to learn to live with.

March 12, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I do .. It's scare tissue in my instance . It stays painful for a couple of days ice helps

March 11, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Try asking them to use a butterfly to draw the blood. It is a thinner needle and easier to insert.

March 12, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had a tooth pulled and had pain for three weeks ,it went into my head and in all my other teeth ,i was on antibiotics to
i to have pain after getting blood drawn

March 11, 2016

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