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Is It To Be Concerned About The Pain And Redness In The Injection Spot?
I am a 43 year old women with RA, I had an Iv done yesterday for a EGD test starting last night it starting hurting and is red and hot to the touch starting at injection site and to about 3 inches up my arm. Should I be concerned? I am on prednisone and and another immunosuppressant for my RA.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
hi not too worry this happens after injection.so this is normal you can use ice pack over it not directly wrap it in towel and then use or use moist heat use wet wash cloth and make sure that it's not too hot that you can burn yourself this will increase blood flow and toxic chemicals will drain away and you will be alright in 2 to 4 days wish you good health
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