Wrist and hand pain after iv placement

[eandebmt]

I was recently in the E.R. and had and IV placed in my left wrist. It hurt more than any I've ever had before. Now I have a burning, pulling and tingleing sensations in my left hand running down to my thumb, pointer finger and middle finger. Does any one know the suggested treatment and how long this will last?

[Tuckamore]

Sorry Florida. This thread is very old and the original poster is no longer active. We value your input and comments.

Please begin a new post/question. You'll obtain better visibility and more responses.

Thanks So Much,
~Tuck

[Florida811]

I hope you are feeling better since your last post. I had an iv insertion last week in my wrist and it hit a nerve. It feels like pins and needles to the touch
" . I was saying u hit a nerve take it out " and it felt like forever and they would not take it out right away for some reason.. I will never let anyone do that to me again and hope it's not permanent . I cut hair for a living and I will go to my primary care doctor just in case.. I pray it heals quick for both of us

[Tuckamore]

Hello and Welcome to MedHelp's Pain Management Community. I am sorry to hear about your left hand discomfort.

I had something very similar occur when an IV was inserted into my right hand. They had a bejeebers of a time inserting it. I was left with the same sensations you describe in my right index finger. I was informed they damaged a nerve and in time it would heal on it's own. It did .... but it took several years.  

I suggest you consult your PCP.... they may refer you to a neurologist. To my knowledge there is no treatment other then time. However my area of pain was much smaller then yours, so it bears a consult. I hope you will heal too.

Best of luck and please let us know what you find out.

Peace,
~Tuck