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On Allergy Shot Maintenance Program. Arm Sore, Red, Hard, Swollen After Shot. Will Antihistamine Be Helpful?
My daughter is on an allergy shot maintenance program and had her monthly shot this afternoon. Around 2 hours later she was complaining that her arm was sore. Now 7 hours later, it continues to be sore, is red, hard and swollen. Would antihistamine be helpful at this point? Interesting, she has had shots now for close to 2 years, and this is the first reaction. Appreciate knowing if medication will help her through the night. Thank you. Karen
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there can be any reaction at any time suddenly
you can use anti allergic or antihistamine tb apply anti allergic ointment
if there is still problem can use short ourse of steroids
you can use anti allergic or antihistamine tb apply anti allergic ointment
if there is still problem can use short ourse of steroids
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