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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Cordelia on April 05, 2012, 01:15:39 PM

Title: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: Cordelia on April 05, 2012, 01:15:39 PM

What does it mean when the needle causes a really bad burn when it first goes in?

Twice now my needle has burned when it's gone in and has burned my arm making it feel like its been on fire for about 45 minutes after insertion.

Once it settles down, its okay.  Is the nurse hitting a nerve that's causing this?    It hurts like H!

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: iketchum on April 05, 2012, 02:42:47 PM

That has happened to me a couple of times and I thought it was hitting on a nerve too.

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: willowtreewren on April 05, 2012, 04:13:17 PM

Yep!

that's exactly what is happening.  :thumbdown;

Aleta

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on April 05, 2012, 04:31:21 PM

it could be a nerve, definitely...
Also, sometimes I find when they clean it with alcohol and it hasnt had time to dry, that burns too!

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: Whamo on April 05, 2012, 05:00:33 PM

I hate when that happens. :Kit n Stik; :rant;

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: Cordelia on April 06, 2012, 11:38:30 AM

Oh boy, I'm glad it doesnt happen everytime.  But gosh, the burning sensation can reeeeeeeally make sitting there, uncomfortable!!!!             :puke;

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: jbeany on April 06, 2012, 04:36:33 PM

Oh, yeah, nerve ending!  Feels like someone just set a flame thrower on you.  Watch were the needles are going in on the days it happens.  If it is one consistent spot, you can tell them not to use it anymore.

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: lmunchkin on April 06, 2012, 07:26:58 PM

Yes, J lets me know when it is burning, and I back the needle a little & he says it is much better!

God Bless,
lmunchkin

Title: Re: What Does It Mean When My Arm Burns When The Needle Goes In?
Post by: Cordelia on April 07, 2012, 08:16:02 AM

Thanks so much for the advice, Jbeany!  I'll remember that for next time!   d

Fortunately no problems today!       :thumbup;