I'm having some pretty bad arm pain in my forearm extending from the back of my hand up toward my elbow. Its a burning sensation and there's some swelling and some slight redness visible. At first I thought it was a bruise, but I couldn't remember injuring it and it doesn't have the appearance of a bruise (the area of tenderness is probably 6-8 inches long by 2 inches wide...not small!). At one point I accused valerie (jokingly) of punching me in the arm in the middle of the night.
After some internet research, I believe I have phlebitis, as a result of the IV sedation I had on 13-Aug during my #14 tooth extraction procedure. Hopefuly it's the surface, or superficial variety (which is not uncommon after IV sedation) and will respond to ibuprofen, moist heat, elevation, exercise, and time. The IV site was on the back of my hand, and in the immediate area where the IV was, there's no pain. The pain starts about 1.5-2 inches "up" the back of my forearm toward my elbow. Its actually fairly unpleasant, so I'm hoping it gets better soon. Will mention to the oral surgeon on my followup visit next Monday 30Aug.
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