Yes, I was the original poster in the link above. It was the strangest thing, as I work in the medical community and receive a shot every year. This year, the (new) nurse did give me the shot in a different location in my arm: higher and more center instead of off-center.
I had my shot in November, and just within the past few weeks my shoulder feels better. I started wondering if something permanently disabling was happening to my arm, but didn't want to be dramatic about it, you know?!
At the worst, I was not able to move my arm/shoulder in certain ways, or would have a sudden, sharp pain. Also felt weaker in that muscle.
So, now that it has been 3 months, I have no pain any longer, and my arm/shoulder is back to normal.
Very strange!! I haven't gathered up the nerve yet to ask the nurse about this, b/c I believe it is important to get a flu shot every year-- but this has definitely made me more timid.
Do you think your shot was given too high up in your arm? Have you had anything like this before?
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Hi momdi,
Yes, I was the original poster in the link above. It was the strangest thing, as I work in the medical community and receive a shot every year. This year, the (new) nurse did give me the shot in a different location in my arm: higher and more center instead of off-center.
I had my shot in November, and just within the past few weeks my shoulder feels better. I started wondering if something permanently disabling was happening to my arm, but didn't want to be dramatic about it, you know?!
At the worst, I was not able to move my arm/shoulder in certain ways, or would have a sudden, sharp pain. Also felt weaker in that muscle.
So, now that it has been 3 months, I have no pain any longer, and my arm/shoulder is back to normal.
Very strange!! I haven't gathered up the nerve yet to ask the nurse about this, b/c I believe it is important to get a flu shot every year-- but this has definitely made me more timid.
Do you think your shot was given too high up in your arm? Have you had anything like this before?
February 5, 2009 - 1:25pmThis Comment
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