I got the shot yesterday afternoon, but my shoulder still hurts to move or touch. How long should this last? Is there any reason for concern?
2007-05-06 12:01:19 · 8 answers · asked by Frannie 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Hi Frannie,
I'm sorry it hurts, I asked your very question about a year ago, I got a shot that hurt so bad, it was awful. If they put it in the muscle it takes awhile to feel better, mine took about 5 days, it swelled all up, turned red, throbbed and the skin was hot to the touch, the dr office said that happens sometimes, never happened to me with them before but I guess I never had it in a muscle before either. Ice it and take advil to make it feel better. If you can lightly massage it, that helps too.
2007-05-06 12:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A tetanus shot is one that has to be given in the muscle of your arm. Yes, it does hurt. It can hurt anywhere from 3-4 days & be tender if you lay on it or bump it. But what you're experiencing is normal. Then it's good for the next 7 yrs. At least it's not something you have to get every year anyway. That's the good news!
2007-05-06 13:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sue C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When i got my tetanus shot it hurt for about 4 days, each day it felt a little better. So you should feel fine in no time
2016-05-17 06:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had two tetanus shots. The first hurt a lot for 3-4 days. The second didn't hurt at all.
2007-05-06 12:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus shots hurt like hell. I got one right after Hurricane Katrina and my arm and shoulder stayed sore nearly a week. The pain and soreness seemed to be worse on the third day after the shot, and gradually faded after a few days.
2007-05-06 12:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it takes about 2-3 days to stop hurting,i hate get tetanus needles, your right you have a dead arm but dont worry its normal.
2007-05-06 12:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAHA! I just got mine last last Tuesday. It hurt till about thursday or friday ish. maybe saturday I know, It REALLY hurt me. My friend punched me in the arm, and it was so painful. don't worry, it'll get better.
2007-05-06 12:04:59 · answer #7 · answered by 嗨! 안녕! =) 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it usually goes away in the one day=you might have gotten it in the muscle and it will take a day or two more =sorry
2007-05-06 12:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋