like some others who have posted I still have a very uncomfortable arm where the shot was given

By schulelarule November 10, 2011 - 7:26am

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I had my flu shot at the local CVS pharmacy the last of October. It is now the 10 of November and my arm still hurts.There is decreased mobility as well as decreased strength. There is somewhat less pain than in the first week but it is not a signifigant difference. I have had a massage, tried Tylenol, Ibuprophere, topical pain potions and wnything else I have been able to think of. The only thing that has given me any relief is Arnica oil, but again that only lasts for several hours. I have had fl shots for years and NEVER had this happen. How much longer is this going to be with me and will it do permanent damage?

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Rosa Cabrera RN

Hi schulelarule,

Did you see our other post on pain in the arm after the flu shot? https://www.empowher.com/community/ask/pain-arm-after-flu-shot?page=23 The problem with chronic pain after the shot means that it was likely administered in the wrong area or there was a nerve struck when they gave you the shot. It is a side effect of the flu shot to have some kind of pain afterwards but if you still have a lot of pain and your mobility is limited because of the shot, then please see your primary care physician.

Best,

Rosa

November 10, 2011 - 7:32am