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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Arm After Having Flu Shot

I have had a flu shot two weeks ago . The shot was almost on the top of my shoulder just barely on my arm . I couldn t hardly move my arm about two hours after and missed half a week of work . The pain is still there when I move my arm and is tender still around the shot area . I still have pain when barely moving my arm.
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic.
This is common after shots and you should just apply cold compression, and watch for any new signs such as fever,redness and progressive pain. in this case it may be infection which should be treated with antibiozics.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Arm After Having Flu Shot

Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. This is common after shots and you should just apply cold compression, and watch for any new signs such as fever,redness and progressive pain. in this case it may be infection which should be treated with antibiozics. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.