Hi Lisa,

My initial (venipuncture) injury caused symptoms in my right forearm for ~9 months. Then one day, I noticed that I had the same symptoms in the upper part of my arm, in the tricep area, bicep area, and shoulder. About two months later, symptoms were all of a sudden evident in the right half of my neck, face and head, although symptoms in these areas are usually more uncomfortable than painful.

For me, both incidences of spreading occurred all at once in the new area, within a day. I always have symptoms in my forearm, and usually in my upper arm and shoulder, but don't always have the (less severe) symptoms in my neck, face, and head.

Good luck,
Ann