I had the flu shot in October of 2013 (at a pharmacy)and within an hour I noticed intense numbness and throbbing in the lower half of my arm which decreased slightly with taking ibuprofen around the clock. I could not sleep on my left side (same as injection) and had difficulty undressing. The injection was given high up on my arm and because of a high deductible health plan, I reported this to my doctor but did not have him examine it. I was significantly uncomfortable for 9 months before I noticed improvement. I had done some research online, and some had suggested that this discomfort had to do with a injection process, so when my employer required me to get a flu shot again in fall of 2014 I was hesitant but agreed to do it one more time. This time I decided to get the flu shot in my left arm again for fear of my right arm being disabled for an extended amount of time and unfortunately, I had the same reaction- on my RIGHT side. Now it has been nearly 3 months since I received my fly shot in my left arm and my right arm is killing me since an hour after the shot. I did visit my doctor and thinks that I have tennis elbow but I am not convinced. This is very frustrating and I may even have to consider leaving my job next fall when I am yet again required to get the flu shot. Has anyone found any answers yet?
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I had the flu shot in October of 2013 (at a pharmacy)and within an hour I noticed intense numbness and throbbing in the lower half of my arm which decreased slightly with taking ibuprofen around the clock. I could not sleep on my left side (same as injection) and had difficulty undressing. The injection was given high up on my arm and because of a high deductible health plan, I reported this to my doctor but did not have him examine it. I was significantly uncomfortable for 9 months before I noticed improvement. I had done some research online, and some had suggested that this discomfort had to do with a injection process, so when my employer required me to get a flu shot again in fall of 2014 I was hesitant but agreed to do it one more time. This time I decided to get the flu shot in my left arm again for fear of my right arm being disabled for an extended amount of time and unfortunately, I had the same reaction- on my RIGHT side. Now it has been nearly 3 months since I received my fly shot in my left arm and my right arm is killing me since an hour after the shot. I did visit my doctor and thinks that I have tennis elbow but I am not convinced. This is very frustrating and I may even have to consider leaving my job next fall when I am yet again required to get the flu shot. Has anyone found any answers yet?
January 15, 2015 - 12:30pmThis Comment
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