do shots damage the inside/outside of ur arm? (in general)?
i took a shot like 2 days ago (travel shot) like a TETANUS shot or something like that cause im going on vacation 2 weeks from now to taiwan so its a prevention shot. its been hurting for like 3 days now.. uhh yeah so im wondering. but seriously in general do shots damage the inside / outside of ur arm?
i dont want a damaged arm.. :[[[[
my cousin researched and told me that when you first get a shot.. it hurts but it eventually heals all the way and the arm will be healthy again like it was originally is that true? and that it heals from bein damaged.. i hope thats true. does it damage your arm like at all? 1%? i dont want a damaged arm at all! :[[[[[
2006-06-24 16:53:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If you took a shot 2 days ago, why has it hurt for three days?
2006-06-24 17:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought I answered this but maybe not, you will be ok. I had a similiar experience with a tetnus shot and the ER nurse said fever, swelling, pain, itching, and fevers are normal reactions to the materials in the tetnus med in the shot. It can last up to a week. You will be fine. I know, I panicked too as mine swelled to egg size and hurt alot but it did go completely away between 5-6 days. You will be ok. Try to ice the injection site, moist heat the rest of the arm, make sure you use your arm, don't baby it, and lastly take an anti-inflammatory, that's what the ER nurse told me.
PS after seeing the other replies, the only way they can damage your arm is by hitting a vein or blood vessel or nerve which is very rare. I'm a cancer survivor and had a vein hit with a shot and I'm fine. You will be fine, relax. Try not to think about the shot pain, it will be gone in another day or so.
2006-06-24 16:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, when you get a shot like that, it is going to hurt for a few days. Think of it like this, it should feel like you have a bad bruise. This feeling will go away within a few days just like if you were to get punched in the arm. If the pain is beyond what you would feel from that, then contact your doc... However, I don't think you have anything to worry about.
2006-06-24 17:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Holly M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheese and Rice! Calm Down! Tetanus shots DO hurt for a while, and trust me, the doctor wouldn't give it to you if he wasn't 100% sure it was good for you. Your arm will be just fine, and you'll stay safe! Be happy you have health care! :)
2006-06-24 16:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tetanus shots do hurt for a few days, but it does go away without any long term effects. That shot is good for 10 years, too.
2006-06-24 16:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a reaction to the shot you will be fine. If you were going to have a reaction you would of had it by now so don't worry about it. It is not uncommon for your arm to be sore for a few days.
2006-06-24 16:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus shots are the worse ,but it will heal and will leave no damage. Have a good trip.
2006-06-24 16:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risk from the shot is much less than the risk from getting tetanus (aka lockjaw). Besides, unless your parents were loonies, you've already had a tetanus shot.
2006-06-24 16:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Shots do not permanatley damage your arm.Trust me, it will be sore for a little while it may even bruise put thats all if the needle was sanitary.So dont worry about having a damaged arm.
2006-06-24 17:00:12 · answer #9 · answered by !~!Carah!~! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't permanently damage your arm...the pain is your body's natural reaction to having a needle stuck in it. try moving your arm a lot and don't keep it stiff, that will help "work" out the soreness
2006-06-24 16:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by sassymaccat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋