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What Causes Pain In The Arm After Receiving Pneumovax Injection?
I had a pneumovax 23 injection 5 hours ago. I just woke from a nap and my arm from the shoulder to the elbow is so sore I can barely lift my arm. I ve applied arnica cream to the site and am thinking of taking an Aleve. on a scale of 1-10...pain is a 7+
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
Hello,
Pain and swelling after an injection are normal, but excruciating pain leading to the inability of movement as in your case is not.
I would advise you to wait for a day or two and if you don't feel any relief get yourself checked by a physician to rule out any infection.
Meanwhile continue taking the Aleve as it will help to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
Pain and swelling after an injection are normal, but excruciating pain leading to the inability of movement as in your case is not.
I would advise you to wait for a day or two and if you don't feel any relief get yourself checked by a physician to rule out any infection.
Meanwhile continue taking the Aleve as it will help to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
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