I had my flu shot this morning. I didn't feel the needle go in, but I did feel the injection of the vaccine. My arm hurt immediately and hasn't stopped. It's been 3.5 hours. The pain radiates all the way down to my fingers. I've been on google, and basically this is so common there's a name for it. SIRVA: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccination Administration. What happens is if the needle is too high on your shoulder, it can hit a bursa sac instead of your muscle. If you've been having pain for a while, and your doctor doesn't believe you. Research the injury. You might need an MRI, and you can also file a claim under the Vaccine Adverse Reaction Event. I don't write this to worry anyone, it's more to let you know you're not crazy. I'm praying this is just an anomaly for me, but if not, I'm going to my doctor armed with information. Good luck!
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I had my flu shot this morning. I didn't feel the needle go in, but I did feel the injection of the vaccine. My arm hurt immediately and hasn't stopped. It's been 3.5 hours. The pain radiates all the way down to my fingers. I've been on google, and basically this is so common there's a name for it. SIRVA: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccination Administration. What happens is if the needle is too high on your shoulder, it can hit a bursa sac instead of your muscle. If you've been having pain for a while, and your doctor doesn't believe you. Research the injury. You might need an MRI, and you can also file a claim under the Vaccine Adverse Reaction Event. I don't write this to worry anyone, it's more to let you know you're not crazy. I'm praying this is just an anomaly for me, but if not, I'm going to my doctor armed with information. Good luck!
October 28, 2014 - 11:30amThis Comment
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