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What Causes Pain In The Arm After Receiving Pneumovax Injection?

I had a pneumovax 23 injection 5 hours ago. I just woke from a nap and my arm from the shoulder to the elbow is so sore I can barely lift my arm. I ve applied arnica cream to the site and am thinking of taking an Aleve. on a scale of 1-10...pain is a 7+
posted on Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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Hello,

Pain and swelling after an injection are normal, but excruciating pain leading to the inability of movement as in your case is not.

I would advise you to wait for a day or two and if you don't feel any relief get yourself checked by a physician to rule out any infection.

Meanwhile continue taking the Aleve as it will help to reduce the pain and inflammation.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In The Arm After Receiving Pneumovax Injection?

Hello, Pain and swelling after an injection are normal, but excruciating pain leading to the inability of movement as in your case is not. I would advise you to wait for a day or two and if you don t feel any relief get yourself checked by a physician to rule out any infection. Meanwhile continue taking the Aleve as it will help to reduce the pain and inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician