It too was administered too high and as soon as the needle entered my arm jerked and I had this immense pain shooting down the arm. yeah! Pain relief and physical therapy may be necessary. The shot itself didn’t hurt but within 2 hours my arm began throbbing. If it does not, then the pain is likely being caused by a significant injury such as bursitis. Is it normal for my arm muscle in my shoulder to hurt 2 weeks after the flu shot? Recent studies indicate that shoulder problems after a shot is improperly injected in the arm is not a coincidence. MRIs are the most useful diagnostic test when it comes to diagnosing shoulder injuries. If you are thinking about getting a flu shot, and are worried about what you've been reading regarding the pain people have experienced...please talk with the nurse beforehand! It was high on the shoulder towards the back. All Rights Reserved. That is WAY too far up your shoulder! I think my doctor suspects muscle damage. I barely get by as it is. Good luck to you, Pat, https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/pain-arm-after-flu-shot, https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/recd-flu-shot-december-and-two-months-later-still-experiencing-pain-site-injection-cou, https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/it-normal-my-arm-muscle-my-shoulder-hurt-2-weeks-after-flu-shot. I too have had on going arm pain since my flu shot almost 2 weeks ago. I compare this pain to the pain I had with shingles. She was WONDERFUL, and the shot was barely noticeable! All content is Copyright © 2020 HER Inc. dba EmpowHER unless otherwise noted. LOL! If the injection is administered too high on the shoulder, the vaccine can penetrate a …
These vaccine injuries are referred to as SIRVA, and side effects can vary among pain levels and side effects. EmpowHER does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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I posted the original question, regarding my awful experience last year (2008) with the flu shot I received, and this question/ASK received many responses! Ask the Community. I have been getting them for 7 years and I haven't had a problem until now. Her practice focuses on litigation and employment law. Hi, I have heard people mention the thing about shots being given too high. The inflammation can present in the bursa (Bursitis), tendons (. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Anon - I'm truly storry to hear that you've been dealing with these problems for six months, and that in addition to the physical pain you're also dealing with the financial issues. An improper injection into or around the shoulder joint can result in an inflammatory response (the bursitis). Vaccine Injury Lawyer Paul Brazil on NBC4 News. Do you have serious arm or shoulder pain following a vaccine? The pain has steadily increased involving the shoulder, upper arm, scapula, and upper back. It occurs when an injection is administered too high in the arm and the vaccine is delivered to the shoulder capsule instead of the deltoid muscle, according to a new study. The MRI may show inflammation, fluid collection, swelling, or even tears.
I hope that the orthopedist you're seeing will be able to help you, and that you'll write back and let us know what you learn. The nurse told me the proper location for the flu shot in the arm: 3 finger-widths below the shoulder (and, this is approximately 2 finger-widths below my 2008 shot location). She can assist with a variety of matters including landlord tenant disputes, collections, mechanic’s liens, vaccine injury claims, and more. 715 Twinning Road, Suite 208BDresher, PA 19025. If any of these symptoms arise after a vaccination, it is very possible that the vaccine recipient has bursitis caused by the vaccine administration: 1. Primary care physicians will likely refer the patient to an orthopedist who specializes in these injuries. It really does pay to advocate for yourself, and I hope others have a better experience this time, as well as knowing the exact location where the injection should be given. Vaccines are frequently injected into the deltoid muscle, which is the shoulder cap. Hi Anon - Unfortunately, yes, you're not alone. Although placement of the injection may be a factor for the cause of shoulder pain, under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, it does not matter. If you don't you may want to return and read some of the threads on the site from others who've tried various treatments for relief. If physical therapy is not beneficial, the orthopedic doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections. I noticed your question was duplicated at another discussion thread, and wanted to make sure you saw the response: The more information that's shared, the better.
After the orthopedist reviews the MRI, they can offer a diagnosis that usually includes one or all of the following: Bursitis. I am a nurse who gives the flu immunization so I know the correct location of the injection site.
I received my flu shot at our local Walgreens on Oct. 1st. In a study conducted by specialists with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 46% of the patients in the group reported that their shoulder injuries followed an injection was too high in the deltoid muscle. My major problem is what this is doing to me financially. Not completely gone, but I am hoping it will be eventually. He gave me a cortisone shot, and after 2 days my pain has reduced a lot. Our vaccine injury lawyers welcome the opportunity to speak with you. My medical cost are killing me. It hurt a lot, immediately, and has continued to hurt for 2-1/2 months. In some cases, the injections will completely remedy the problem. Pat. Almost without exception, when we are contacted by someone having shoulder pain after a flu shot, the person tells us that the pharmacist or nurse injected the needle "too high" in the arm. They don't seem to know why. This is a living nightmare for me and it just seems to be getting worse. Report this on the CDC website (or your county's equivalent) and your mom needs to call her doctor for advice. When a vaccine is injected too high on the arm, the needle intended to go into the arm muscle instead goes into the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that protects the tendons of … I could not believe it, but it was done! I need relief and I want answers.
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