What Causes Burning Muscle Pain At The Vaccination Site?

Posted on Sat, 11 Mar 2017

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Question : 15 months ago I got scratched from racoon in my lower leg in San Francisco. Racoon was with his/her baby. Within 3 hours I was in the hospital having immogloublin and vaccination treatment. I then had more 3 vaccinations over a month. My leg has been sore bear where the scratches were the last three weeks feels like muscle pain then it burns /hurts. My MD in this country told the fact that I had treatment and has it so quick Means I do not have rabies despite pain in my leg now. Do you agree? I am so frightened

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I totally agree to this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your information fully. There is no chance for rabies. Rabbies doesn't manifest with pain, it manifest with neurological symptoms. Death is the unwritten outcome. The mere fact that you are still alive means you never had it.

I wish you well. Stop being worries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 minutes later)

Thank you so much for helping me as I can't stop crying

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just nothing to worry about!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sure of my words. Be calm, relaxed, reassured and worry free. All is well.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Thank you, the fact that I had PEP treatment would save my life wouldn't it despite pain I have
In my leg now. I don't know what you mean by neurological but I have huge anxiety over it. Do you honestly believe im safe

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are very safe!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Rabies often start with persons having a phobia for water. It soon progresses to have difficulties swallowing and an aggressive attitude. Persons with measles would have long died. You are not only safe but you are very safe and protected in case of any future exposure to possible rabies.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar