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What Causes Arm And Shoulder Pain After Taking A Flu Vaccine?
I have severe pain in my arm and shoulder. I had a flu vaccine administered in this arm about four weeks ago. At first it wasn t really pain it was a mild soreness. Over the past week it has gotten much worse. At times it is really bad, at other times there is no pain.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Hi,
The flu vaccine can cause muscular pain. It usually goes in a couple of days. You have it for a much longer time. You should-
Take rest, foment the part &take anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen twice a day after food. for 2-3 days. If no relief consults your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The flu vaccine can cause muscular pain. It usually goes in a couple of days. You have it for a much longer time. You should-
Take rest, foment the part &take anti-inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen twice a day after food. for 2-3 days. If no relief consults your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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