# Bad Iv insert **URL:** \ **Category:** Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports\ **Created:** [May 4, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-iv-insert/983556 "2023-05-04T12:19:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Redd1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bc8723/32.png) [@Redd1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redd1)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-iv-insert/983556/1 "2023-05-04T12:19:03Z")
I was released from the hospital and my arm is so sore and it wont lay flat. I believe they damaged a vein or something what should i do ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-iv-insert/983556/2 "2023-05-04T12:33:05Z")
GO TO THE ER RIGHT NOW! Go. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-iv-insert/983556/3 "2023-05-04T12:36:04Z")
This is not something that a bunch of random folks on a message board can help you with. Seek professional medical care immediately. This is closed. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-iv-insert/983556/4 "2023-05-04T12:36:08Z")