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What Causes Leg Pain After A Flu Shot?
I have been experiencing leg pain, soreness and stiffness in my right calf for about a week closer to 2 weeks. It began after taking my annual flu shot as soreness in the bend of the leg, then stopped. After a few more days the calf began to get sore and unable to stretch as much as usual. Now it s begun to swell and has pain when I put pressure on it or walk most of the time. It gets worst after sitting too long. What are the possible causes?
Wed, 13 Mar 2019
Hello,
It may be myositis ie inflammation of muscles which may happen after a flu vaccine. Please undergo orthopedic evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
It may be myositis ie inflammation of muscles which may happen after a flu vaccine. Please undergo orthopedic evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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