Blown vein from bloodwork

[Rawnjohnson]

Had bloodwork done at doctor visit this morning, and the phlebotomist blew out my vein on the inside of my elbow. Have a swollen spot there now. Did some online searching and just get the general ice / rest advice. Anyone had this happen and have any issues lifting? Definitely dont want to make it worse. Today was going to be arm day, but I plan to swap to another day.

 

[IndividualMan]

rest for today. no sense aggravating a minor injury and risk making it a bit worse.

 

[BigDadd7]

You'll live

 

[Kralteramon]

You'll live

I’m not sure. The arm might need to come off.

 

[trynagains]

I was a heroin addict from my teens to mid 20s. I collapsed out about every vein on my body. Veins are remarkably good at what they do. Most of mine (except my favorites which collapsed permanently) came back almost entirely after about 5 years clean. Bodybuilding also helps a lot. High blood pressure does not and destroys valves.

Yours will be just fine if you just have a bump. Let it heal. Use a different vein next time.

 

[Mr.AAJR]

Worked out last month 30 minutes after they blew out a vein during bloodwork. It was fine.

 

[BigDadd7]

I’m not sure. The arm might need to come off.

Could be ebola