Q: Adverse Effects From a Vaccination
asked by:
Sears82
on May 15th, 2007
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This past winter I received a flu shot from a local pharmacy who was holding a "Flu Clinic". I was never informed that the person administering the injections was not a nurse, but a pharmacist who had a class on how to give shots. Any way, when she jabbed me in the upper arm, I was really surprised at how painful it was (I've had the shot in the past without the same kind of pain). Since that time, I have had numerous problems with recurrent pain and muscle weakness in that exact spot on my arm.
I've been to see my primary care doctor who then referred me to an orthopedic surgeon who in turn basically said there is nothing wrong... I know this isn't in my head! I've done everything from applying ice, ibuprofen and rest to receiving two cortisone shots and I had an MRI (which showed two bone spurs but no damage to the muscles or tissue) Now it's been months and I'm still in constant pain. Any advise for me? Has anyone else been injured from an injection? I'd like to get a second opinion but I'm not sure which kind of specialist to see.
Help!
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