I have pins and neddles in my thumb too? can this be something serious?
2006-12-06 23:40:04 · 13 answers · asked by michellehill75 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
hi,
do as they say - call the blood helpline. The tightness sounds like swelling. That's inflammation - it may go by itself. If it stays it might be due to impaired lymphatics - so you would need to see a doctor to rule out lymphoedema.
is there any redness? if yes, be careful to avoid cellulitis infection. The pins and needles will be because of the swelling pressing on the nerves in your arm.
have you ever had an op/accident that caused impairment to lymph nodes uder the armpit? If yes, the you shouldn't give blood (or have other injections) or have blood pressure checked on the affected side.
hopefully this is just a simple lymphatic inflammation, which will reduce of its own accord.
2006-12-08 10:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by naughtler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I regularly take blood samples from people in hospital and it sounds to me like the needle has struck a nerve. That is why you are feeling the pins and needles.
The main reason for limbs aching after blood has been taken is bruising, where the blood has seeped into the surrounding tissues. It may not be visible, but that is the most likely cause. If it doesn't clear up in a day or three, get it checked out.
2006-12-06 23:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly a clot has formed in the vein they took the blood from in which case yes be worried. or it could be the needle went in a bit roughly causing muscular swelling leading to the pins and needles in which case dont be worried, however the pins and needles in the thumb are a classic symptom of tendanitus which is irritating but not too serious. try taking ibuprofen for a day and see what happens
2006-12-08 03:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel a little guilty, as i haven't given blood for some time. But on the last six or so times, i became bruised and felt an ache. Best advice is phone NHS direct, or blood agency.
2006-12-06 23:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost certainly nothing to worry about but, as Michael said, ring 08457 711 711 and ask advice. National Blood Service doctor will follow up with you.
2006-12-07 08:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a little strange. Better get it checked. It could have something to do with the needle that was used. Is the needle punture site swollen or red?
2006-12-06 23:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the blood donor line on 0845 7 711 711
they will advise.
Sounds liek it might just by a reaction to the needle, maybe they scratched the vein and its irratating.
Congratulations on the blood giving, me too.
2006-12-06 23:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone the blood line!!!
if you have any problems after giving blood and its causing you concern you are supposed to call the info line. it should be on the website
2006-12-08 05:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by Hannie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have probably given too much blood.You need to see a doctor.
2006-12-06 23:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by jada0990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps she jabbed a nerve or something, get it checked out.
2006-12-07 00:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋