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What Causes Severe Arm Pain After Getting A Flu Shot?

My left are after getting the Flu shot is in much pain and it has been almost 3 weeks since the shot . I am only able to lift my arm half way and then it is very painful . I have never had this happen in the past and I have always gotten the Flu shot.
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hi,Welcome to the HCM,
As some time flu shot can cause,soreness,swelling and pain in the arm ,and mild fever can also happen.Though sideeffects dont always happen to everyone and everytime.
Soreness and pain usualy lasts for two to three days,if it bothers much you can have any pain reliever (naproxen) as per need.
Hopefully my answer is helpfull.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Arm Pain After Getting A Flu Shot?

Hi,Welcome to the HCM, As some time flu shot can cause,soreness,swelling and pain in the arm ,and mild fever can also happen.Though sideeffects dont always happen to everyone and everytime. Soreness and pain usualy lasts for two to three days,if it bothers much you can have any pain reliever (naproxen) as per need. Hopefully my answer is helpfull. Regards,Dr.Maheshwari