Title: How to Reduce Arm Pain After Donating Plasma | Healthfully
Headings: How to Reduce Arm Pain After Donating Plasma
How to Reduce Arm Pain After Donating Plasma
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Content: Wrap up in a blanket or heating pad. This staves off pain caused by stiffness and aches from feeling cold. Many patients report feeling chilled during the procedure, as blood is filtered through the plasma separation process before being returned to the body. This chill can give you temporary cold or flu like body pains. Herbal Remedies for Dermatitis Stasis
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Position an ice pack or damp washcloth on the back of your neck. This will help if you feel dizzy or nauseated along with pain, instead of a chilled pain. Sit down in a comfortable position, and breathe deeply with this compress on the back of your neck until you feel some relief. Take a non-prescription pain reliever, if you can tolerate it, with a full glass of water. Take only as directed on the bottle's instructions. Non-prescription pain relievers can take the edge off your pain and reduce inflammation at the donation site.