Here is an update. After getting the stent put in my damaged vein I was still getting numbness, tingling and pain in my arm/hand. I went to my chiropractor and asked him if acupuncture would help these symptoms since it isn't a blood flow problem anymore. He said it was worth a shot so I had needles put up and down my arm and then they put electrodes on the needles that were by my ulnar nerve. I have had two treatments now two days apart and my pain is almost nonexistent! Ahhhhhh........