Is it normal for my arm muscle in my shoulder to hurt 2 weeks after flu shot?

it's been one month today since I got my flu shot and my arm is still sore

I got the flu shot 1.5 weeks ago. It hurt a bit going in and then after a few days I didn’t think about it. A couple times at night it aches a little bit if I slept on that side, but I really didn’t think about it too much and just figured it was normal healing. Just yesterday it started to ache during the day, so much so that I felt a little bit faint and nauseated. A bruise has now appeared and I thought it looked a bit high for a flu shot. I became worried about whether it could be infected and that is when I started researching and found this website. (Thank you for having a forum like this available.). I will report my flu shot reaction to the CDC, and will start a record of how my arm feels each day. Hopefully with light exercise and light massaging to the area my arm will begin to heal.

Went for my flu shot. 1 week after and when I raise my arm it feels like a lump below my shoulder in the back

I would recommend trying to exercise the arm if possible. There are some exercises for a frozen shoulder as follows: https://www.health.harvard.edu/shoulders/stretching-exercises-frozen-shoulder

I found for me the behind the back towel stretch was what worked the best for me. My therapist had me use what amounts to a wide rubber band for stretching exercises. But to be honest if the pain gets worse. See a Orthopedic surgeon for a cortisone shot. That was the quickest way for me to get fixed up. The shot will raise your sugar levels so consult your diabetes specialist if needed.

I, like many who have posted previously, am experiencing extreme pain in the bicep where the flu shot was administered exactly 2 weeks ago this Tuesday.

I'm still in shock: how could something as innocuous as a flu shot cause such pain?

My Doctor feels it will go away.

My question is this (and I'll make it short and sweet): What was the most effective home remedy you found to be effective?

I don't want to go to any more specialists, but this is just flat out unbearable at times.

Any suggestions/information would very much be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

Hi, Ive had flu jabs for over 10 years now. I had my jab for this year 2 weeks ago and I have to say that the pain in the top of my left arm is horrendous. I cant sleep on that side as the pain and deep aching keeps me awake. Ive never had a reaction like this before. I'm concerned reading the amount of people who have had bad reactions, and where its affected the arm for long periods of time. Not sure I will be opting for the vaccine next year.

Been a long time since I reported my issue on this thread. I am pleased to say I got my issues corrected. The Orthopedic Dr reported that I had developed "Frozen Shoulder" which can happen anytime the shoulder becomes inflamed and you slow down or discontinue use due to pain. In some cases attempts to use it when it is already inflamed can cause it to get worse. I my case he corrected it with a shot of cortisone directly to my shoulder. Mind you I still needed physical therapy for a while. Which in reality you can probably due at home with some exercises you can probably find online. I do suggest keeping doing the exercises occasionally to keep your shoulder from freezing up again. I am still convinced it was caused by the shot but none of the doctors agreed with this. In my case the shot giver was a newbie and I think she missed the intended spot or was overzealous.

The same thing happened to me I received a flu shot in my right arm and my arm been in pain for seven months I cannot move my arm I cannot lift things like I used to my arm has not been the same. I made a appointment to see my doctor and I explain to him what happened to my arm and he said these things to happen when you receive the flu shot he said just exercise your arm and it will get better and it hasn't gotten better it's gotten worse.