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What Causes Numbness In Fingers, Arms And Face After Pneumonia Shot?
I had my first pneumonia shot today because I am now 65 the doctor recommended it. But just about a few minutes I got a numbness in my fingers and the numbmess moved all the way up my arm and into the left side of my face in my mouth. What caused that?
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Hi,
This could result from local irritation of the nerve in the upper arm after the shot. This should resolve by itself. If not please visit a neurologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmad Nazzal, General & Family Physician
This could result from local irritation of the nerve in the upper arm after the shot. This should resolve by itself. If not please visit a neurologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmad Nazzal, General & Family Physician
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