We have had many people with this problem, so you are not alone! Pain at the site of the injection is common, and can last for a few weeks. Typically it only lasts for 2-3 days.
Please know that some people (including myself, unfortunately) experienced pain for up to 6 months (no joke...it was strange!). Some of these people with pain that lasted this long did have prior medical conditions; others did not.
Be sure to call the doctor's office or clinic if your pain lasts longer than a few weeks, as it is important to let the nurse know (who administered the injection) that s/he may be giving the injection too high up in the arm, and causing long-lasting pain.
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We have had many people with this problem, so you are not alone! Pain at the site of the injection is common, and can last for a few weeks. Typically it only lasts for 2-3 days.
Please know that some people (including myself, unfortunately) experienced pain for up to 6 months (no joke...it was strange!). Some of these people with pain that lasted this long did have prior medical conditions; others did not.
Be sure to call the doctor's office or clinic if your pain lasts longer than a few weeks, as it is important to let the nurse know (who administered the injection) that s/he may be giving the injection too high up in the arm, and causing long-lasting pain.
October 3, 2010 - 7:05amThis Comment
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