Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Long Will The Pain From Pneumonia Shot Last?
Thank you! Got a pneumonia shot on April 1 (april fools). Did a little exercising (wall pushups) and today it really hurts. (down to my fingers) How long will this last? I am 81 years old, but healthy as a horse and depressed b/c of this. YYYY@YYYY
posted on
Tue, 19 May 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 16 Apr 2021
Answered on
Mon, 19 Apr 2021
Last reviewed on
Hi,
Normally, strenuous exercise should not be done after a pneumonia shot, as it may aggravate the local symptoms of pain, redness and swelling. However, mild exercises are not contra-indicated after a pneumonia shot. Local symptoms of pain, tenderness and swelling after pneumonia shot usually last mostly up to 72 hours.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Normally, strenuous exercise should not be done after a pneumonia shot, as it may aggravate the local symptoms of pain, redness and swelling. However, mild exercises are not contra-indicated after a pneumonia shot. Local symptoms of pain, tenderness and swelling after pneumonia shot usually last mostly up to 72 hours.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....