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Is A Stinging Sensation In The Outer Elbow, Post Allergy Vaccination, A Concern?

i received an allergy injection to the back part of my arm , fatty part, i immediately felt a stinging sensation travel beyond my outer elbow area. This sensation has been reoccurring for days now after bending my arm, mostly pain is on outer elbow. should i be concerned?
posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hello,

It is just an inflammatory reaction. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.

As a first line management, you can apply topical steroids like betamethasone for symptomatic relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is A Stinging Sensation In The Outer Elbow, Post Allergy Vaccination, A Concern?

Hello, It is just an inflammatory reaction. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As a first line management, you can apply topical steroids like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician