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I had a Depo-Provera injection 3 weeks ago and believe they hit a nerve when doing so. I've consulted many health care professionals already. I had severe pain for two weeks and while the pain level is subsiding a bit, new things are happening such as pins and needles in my hand and fingers, not being able to put my arm fully behind my back, muscle spasms, a weakened grip and magnified pain when I pinched my finger last night. I have had these shot for 9 years and never had a problem. I felt something different during the injection - I just remember it feeling like a bubble building under the skin, which I have never felt before. I have no redness, heat or infection. I am hoping the changing symptoms mean that it is starting to heal, but I'm not holding my breath based on information I have been researching. Anyone?
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I have a big knot in my arm after I received my Depo shot what is that
September 11, 2017 - 10:54pmThis Comment
I got my depo shot three days ago and I couldn't life my arm it felt like I had spasms or like I pulled a muscle but I took my naproxon and two pain reliever pills took a nap and woke up and was able to lift my arm please try this because it works
June 11, 2017 - 2:24pmThis Comment
I had a depo injection 3 weeks ago in my buttocks n I have not been able to use my right leg since. The pain is severe from my buttocks down my entire right leg n I don't know what wrong with me. I need answer n the health center can't give me any. Please tell me why I have not been able to walk since I have taken this injection
May 11, 2017 - 9:43amThis Comment
I just got my depo shot today . The first time i ever had it it was just one time shot i syop taking it Nd couldnt get pregnant for about a year and 2/3 months and completley lost my period . I just started taking it again and my period lasts up to 15 days . The only thing diffrent today was that my arm extremley hurts i have an 8month old daughter wich i carry at times and after me shot i had to pick her up and all my arm including my shoulder up to some point on my neck hurted has anyone felt this is it normal PLEEAASSEEE i need help
January 22, 2015 - 2:55amThis Comment
I have no babies but I do have my grand kids who are 1 years of age that like for me to pick them up from time to time and I can not. Its been about 2 weeks that I got my depo and my arm is like on fire litrrally hurting so bad the pain goes up my arm to my shoulder and up my neck I cant move my arm up nor down it hurt so bad sometimes my hand go numb fingers feel weird. What can I do about EXCRUTIATING pain and sleepless night
September 18, 2016 - 9:53pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
I am so sorry to hear about the pain you are experiencing. Please contact the physician's office where you received the injection.
Nerve injury is a common cause of pain following an injection.
cause of post injection pain is tissue irritation. This is perhaps the most likely cause of post injection pain and the least serious. Tissue irritation is likely to start 12-24 hours after injection and pain can be mild to moderate depending on the level of tissue irritation and the amount injected.
Regards,
September 19, 2016 - 8:40amMaryann
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Your advice to that story was vey helpful. I am not sure if I fit the same criteria as I only receive the Depo Medrol injection in combination with other injections to treat migraines occasionally. This is not a routine drug for me. The only difference was this time I had them give me the Depo shot in the arm and the others in the hips.
The last injection I had was 3 days ago and as you mentioned, approximately 12 hours after injections I started having a reaction. Muscle pain and weakness in both upper arms that has gotten worse over time. Nothing I have tried helps the pain and discomfort subside. This experience is agonizing as I went from having a terrible migraine headache to this pain and discomfort.
My question to you is can the injection cause a reaction to both arms rather than just the injection site and how long does it usually last? Any feedback would be appreciated.
April 29, 2017 - 5:10amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
I wouldn't think so. Please contact the office where the injection was administered. Keep us updated.
Regards,
May 2, 2017 - 5:29amMaryann
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Hi I had my depo on 31st of July 2017 and ever since it aches I can hardly lift my arm hurts for my daughter to cuddle my arm laying down?
August 8, 2017 - 2:37amThis Comment
I was on the depo shot for about 6 years and both of my arms b sore every night and i can barely move thwm when i wake up and it hurts very bad but im not on the shot anymore i been off of ot for about 2 yeara now so whar should i do?
January 15, 2015 - 4:50pmThis Comment