Have you ever had your arm swell after a blood test?

Have you ever had your arm swell after a blood test?
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Is it his whole arm that swelled after the blood was drawn? I’ve never heard of that before, but I have heard of just the immediate area surrounding the site swelling. I hope the doctor gets back to you soon.
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