What are the side effects of a flu shot?
Patient: I recieved a flu shot about 37 hours ago and started having pain in my arm after about 5 hours. It got progressively worse very quickly and ibuprofen and Aleve did not take care of it at all. I have never been in such pain and I delivered 10 babies! I lost the use of that arm in a couple of hours and the pain is affecting my whole shoulder, arm, neck, head, & collar bone. Is this what I must look forward to when I choose to get a flu shot? Will this pain ever go away completely? Doctor: Hello,  The symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the Flu shot. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest ti apply cold compresses at the area of the injection. The symptoms will go away gradually.  Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician