I got a tetanus shot and first my arm was completely fine but then the next day my arm was in severe pain. I think I am having reaction. I was sick and where the shot is it is swollen. I put icepack on it. Is this normal after tetanus shot? What I should do?
The tetanus vaccine protects people from the rare but dangerous disease that causes stiffening and tightening of the muscles. It is given during childhood and adulthood, with additional booster shots every 10 years, or after an injury.
The discussion starter received a tetanus injection and was worried that the pain is not a normal reaction after a shot.
Is this normal after tetanus shot?
Pain at the injection site is one of the most common side effects of receiving the tetanus vaccine. Apparently, the pain affects 8 in 10 people and should usually subside in a few days.
Others joined the discussion, claiming that they also experienced pain after receiving a tetanus shot, which was more or less severe. One participant in the discussion noted that some people experience adverse reactions to vaccines.
A lot of us don't have really bad reactions to tetanus, but there are also people out there who have severe allergic reactions.
Others symptoms besides the pain at the injection site have been reported, such as sharp pain below the ribs, stomach sickness, dizziness, hotness and redness around the injection site, burning sensation, skin rash, etc. Some of these symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
Many participants in the discussion recommended applying ice packs to the injection site and resting the affected arm to relieve the pain. On the contrary, another member recommended doing some exercises like moving the arms up and down to lessen or shorten the time of the arm being sore and painful. Also, instead of ice, one member recommended using deep heat cream that would subside the pain a little.
Many participants also recommended using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for pain, including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) that should help relieve the pain.
Tylenol would work also, but Ibuprofen/Motrin has more anti-inflammatory properties.
While this is true, you should take care to not overuse ibuprofen because long-term use can lead to various gastrointestinal problems.
One participant claimed that studies have proven you have 30 years of immunity from tetanus after receiving a vaccine. There is only one clinical study claiming that tetanus shots are needed every 30 years, not every 10 in a form of boosters.
Another participant claimed that the majority of tetanus is caused by poor diet and hygiene - not a rusty nail. This is untrue. Spores of the bacteria that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are found in soil, dust and animal feces. The spores enter a human body through deep flesh wound, and there, they grow into bacteria that can produce a powerful toxin, tetanospasmin, causing muscle stiffness and spasms.
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Take Advil people!
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a693001.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4643358/ -
Tetanus vaccination is widely available in all parts of the world and although fairly safe in most individuals, toxoid shots are associated with side effects in some genetically susceptible individuals.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00046738.htm -
Studies have proven you have 30 years immunity.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4630824/
http://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2017/april/2_Review_Diphtheria_results_April2017_final_clean.pdf -
The majority of Tetanus is caused by poor diet and hygiene - not a rusty nail.
https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/clinicians.html
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/tetanus
https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/symptoms-complications.html
What do experts say?
Tetanus is a serious disease caused by Clostridium bacteria that live in soil, dust, and manure. The bacteria can enter the body through a deep would, like those you might get from stepping on a nail, or any puncture wound, after a cat or dog bite, a burn, crush injury, etc. Tetanus causes a painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It is known colloquially as lockjaw because it can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the patients cannot open their mouth or swallow. Tetanus is a medical emergency that requires treatment in a hospital. Tetanus is lethal in about 1 out of 10 cases.
Being up to date with your tetanus vaccine is the best tool to prevent tetanus, along with good wound care. The vaccine given for tetanus can also contain components to prevent contracting certain other serious bacterial diseases, such as diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough).
There are three different tetanus vaccine formulations:
- DTaP vaccine prevents tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. It’s used for children younger than 7 years old.
- Tdap vaccine prevents tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. It’s used for older children and adults.
- DT and Td vaccines prevent tetanus and diphtheria. DT is given to younger children, while Td is typically given to older children and adults.
The tetanus vaccine is given as a part of routine childhood immunization. Adults should get a tetanus shot, so-called booster, every 10 years or after getting a cut or burn because vaccine protection doesn't last a lifetime.
Some mild side effects are common to all types of tetanus vaccines. Most of these side effects are signs that your body is responding to build immunity against the disease.
Pain at the injection sitePain at the site of the injection is the most common side effect of the tetanus vaccine. According to the CDC, about eight in every 10 people feel the pain after the tetanus shot. The pain is just a body having a mild reaction to the injection, and it should fade within a few days. An over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication such as ibuprofen can be taken to alleviate the pain. If pain persists for a longer period of time (a few weeks) or becomes severe you should seek medical attention.
Redness, tenderness, swelling, or a lump at the injection siteSome people may experience a slightly more intense reaction from the injection, causing their skin around the injection site to become red, tender, or swollen. A lump may also form at the injection site. According to the CDC, one in four people may experience redness or swelling. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for pain, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol), may help reduce these symptoms.
Mild feverSome people may also develop a low-grade fever of up to 100.4ºF (38ºC) in response to the tetanus vaccine. Again, OTC medications such as Tylenol or ibuprofen can help.
Other mild side effects may include a headache, tiredness or fatigue, and sore joints or chills.
Some people may develop moderate side effects that may interfere with their daily activities, but they do not need medical intervention, including:
- fever
- swelling of the arm
- rash
- swollen glands
- nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
The tetanus is safe in general. However, serious side effects of the tetanus vaccine are possible, although very rare. They may include severe allergic reaction or severe pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding at the injection site.
Severe allergic reactionIn rare cases, the tetanus vaccine can cause allergic reactions that typically begin a few minutes to a few hours after vaccination. If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms below following your tetanus shot, seek immediate medical care:
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- itchy throat, feet, or hands
- hives
- swelling of the face or throat
- sudden weakness
- dizziness
- rapid heartbeat
Sometimes, the skin may break and bleed as a response to the vaccine. If the injection site is bleeding or you experience pain, redness, or swelling that’s so severe that you can’t perform your usual activities, contact your doctor immediately.
Some people should avoid the tetanus shot. For example, people with certain conditions should talk to their doctor to discuss their options. People should be cautious if they have ever had:
- severe pain or swelling from a tetanus vaccine
- seizures
- nervous system conditions
- Guillain Barre syndrome where the immune system attacks nerve cells
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Discussion highlights
What side effects have been reported after tetanus shot?
- I woke the next morning and couldn't raise my arm past hip.
- Yeah, ive waited the same time, im only twelve but man does it hurt like heck.
- So it's last Wednesday I got my vaccination, and it's Monday 5 days later , and my arm is still very sore, I see by other comments that this may be common , however can anyone explain why it is so painful?
- I am a hairstylist by trade, and this pain is making my job very uncomfortable, as well as sleeping?
- I got a tetanus shot/whooping cough combo 3 weeks ago and by the 2nd day my arm was extremely sore and I could barely move it and was in constant pain for more than 3 days ( 7-8 with no movement and 10 when I moved it)- more shoulder joint pain than muscle pain.
- its now May 2014 and I still experience pain.
- The pain very slowly went away, a little better each day.
- I would say my arm is now back to 95% of normal BUT 2 days ago my other arm started with the exact same pain, same area.
- Hate taking so much Advil but feel I need to at least for the few days where the pain is at it's worst.
- Also, I got the shot four days ago and it still really hurts.
- It STILL hurts, so much so that I don't know how I will get the flu shot this season (I understand the new one is painful for a few days).
- And I still have a lump from the shot.
- It only seems to hurt when I lift it like in the position of washing my hair.
- I am still having weakness, pain, and atrophy.
- I had a tdap 9 months ago, and I am still having pain, and disability.
- it should not hurt like this so long after the shot.
- ok so i had my first twinrex vaccine,one of three, and it is hep A and B shot combine and after a shot your arm usually only hurts for three-four days sometimes more if its bad but i got mine 11 days ago and when i move my arm a certain way it feels like im being pricked with a needle all over again.
- I got my tetaus 10 year booster more than a month ago and I still have a dull ache in my arm and I have sporatic tingling running down my arm into my hand since then.
- And yes, your arms will hurt and become red for a couple of days.
- I have severe tingling that engulfs my whole shoulder and travels down my whole arm and the tip of my index finger is numb alwaysI have been as fit as a fiddle my whole life I went to doctor with a spider bite and they insisted that I have the shotIt's been two months now and seems to be getting worseIt feels like something is seriously going on in my nervous system I'm scared as hell I hope it doesn't stay this wayMy doctor says that it can't be from the tetanus shot.
- I am in so much pain after having a tetanus shot.
- I think I am having reaction.
- I got a tetanus shot and first my arm was completely fine but then the next day my arm was in severe pain.
- I was sick and where the shot is it is swollen.
- I got tetanus shot a few months ago and my arm was in pain for a couple of days, but not severe as yours.
- I got a tetanus shot yesterday and my arm is also in severe pain!
- I'm usually very healthy, but I got a tetanus shot two days ago and my arm hurts like a SOB.
- I feel sick to my stomach, dizzy, and I'm getting sharp pains right below my ribs.
- Four days later my arm is still hot and red, and I am developing a skin rash as well as a bruise at the shot site.
- I am dizzy and almost feel hungover, but I am going to go with your advice and rest and ice it, even though the nurse said to use a heat compress.
- i got a tetanus shot three days ago, still sore and have a pretty painful bruise.
- also, having trouble lifting things with that arm, pushing doors open, etc.
- also experiencing sharp pains in shoulder and ribs of the shot side.
- Yes I got a tetanus shot yesterday and it feels like someone punched me in the arm!
- Arm is sore, redish patch, warm/hot to touch, feeling dizzy, weak legs, and shoulders, arms as well.
- I had a tetanus shot two months ago and still have dull pain in my upper arm.
- For a week it really hurt badly, and now it's just an annoying dull ache.
- I had a tetanus shot 48 hours ago and I am suffering from severe headaches, tiredness and worst of all can't move my arm, it's very painful and rigid, swollen and redish.
- I am taking paracetamol and iboprufen combined but the simplest things, such as brushing my teeth, are very painful.
- I woke up in the middle of the night shivering uncontrollably as if my body was extremely cold.
- I walked to the bathroom and was very dizzy to whole way.
- though my body was extremely sore.
- I woke up about an hour later and my body felt like someone had punched each individual muscle.
- my arm that received the shot was more sore than the rest of my body but the rest of my body was still really really sore.
- this morning i feel like i was in a bad fight.
- The shot didn't hurt, but by evening I was sick as a dog.
- I have fever, chills, a feeling of bronchitis, tight neck, headache, and very draining body ache.
- ow tetanus kills i cant move my arm and it is as big as a baseball now.
- I got a tetanus shot a few days ago and now I feel as if I am getting the flu.
- I got that shot for school and it didn't really hurt when I got it, but now it KILLS!
- It's really hard to sleep now!
- I just feel a tight muscly ache in my left arm up by my shoulder for a day or so.
- It is now 4:12pm and I'm having difficulty picking things up and stuff.
- It's been almost a month since I got a Tetanus shot and my arm still feels like I've strained it or got something out of place.
- Lots of pain.
- I can barely lift my arm.
- I have no idea what to do about it or if I will have this pain forever.
- I have been in major pain for 6 days at the injection site in my upper left arm.
- I've been getting sharp pains and immobility in my arm and its been a nightmare.
- I can'tsleep properly and have been taking advil for the pain which doesn't work.
- I got the shot about 24 hours ago and now my arm feels hot and where the site I had been givin the shot there is a small bump.
- My arm is sore but the doctor said to keep moving your arm.
- My arm right now feels like someone punched me hard and is very hot.
- It was painless to get but I woke up in the middle of the night bc of pain in my arm.
- Couldnt work yesterday because of it (Im a massage therapist) and same thing today.
- I cant life my arm hardly at all without extreme pain.
- I feel achy, tired.
- just blah, ugh.
- I received my tetanus shot in my right arm and it KILLS!
- It has been 2 weeks and the last 2 days I cant even hardly lift my arm.
- I got a tetanus about 3 hours ago (because it had been 10 years) and I can't believe the pain.
- LOL but this pain is awful, I cannot lift my arm, push doors open or lift a cup.
- My body feels warm and I am a little dizzy as well.
- Later that day the pneumonia side was sore and I didn't feel anything in the tetanus side.
- the following evening the tetanus side was so painful and now the end of the next day and I still can't use my right arm.
- I couldn't sleep last night because every time I moved the pain woke me up.
- It seems that the pain is only getting worse each day.
- Hi, me too, I had glass in my foot and that is why I went and they gave me a tetanus shot also and my foot is fine but my arm hurts so bad I was up all night and I still can't touch it after 3 days!
- I got a tetanus shot 4 hours ago and my arm hurts SO MUCH!
- I got a tetanus shot about 36 hours ago, and I woke up in severe pain along my right side, including my neck, shoulder, side, and arm.
- I feel like I have locked jaw.
- Mine then went to my other arm and that was just as bad.
- The really bad pain started to subside after 2-3 days but the whole process of getting pain free was very slow - just a little bit each day for me.
- i got a tetanus yesterday, and it felt fine, now today my arm hurts like hell, it is so stiff and sore.
- I also cannot sleep for long periods of time and to lay on that particular shoulder/arm is out of the question.
- It has been a good month and a half since receiving it and I still have constant tingling, some numbness, weakness, always dull to moderate pain.
- My arm was extremely sore for the next two days and right at Thanksgiving, I started to have the chills and I had go home.
- At 1am in the morning, I was shivering uncontrollably, and was now having a hard time breathing.
- I called 911 and was taken to the emergency room and hospital, where for the next 5 days, I contended with a 102 degree fever.
- For two weeks after I was out of the hospital, my right arm hurt severly where I received the shot and I had a really hard time functioning.
- On that day I was told that the shot would be discomfort for a few days.
- I started feeling pain that night couldn't sleep, pain just felt so severe.
- The next day couldn't move my arm still in pain.
- It has been 5 days now still in pain but not as severe as the first day.
- I feel the tingling feeling in my shoulder in arm in which I can't put my arm up in the air.
- I am glad to read all these comments because i was very scared wondering wats wrong with me after getting this shot.cudnt move my shoulder and the arm was just in soo much pain and sometimes going to the leg.wat is in this shot that gives soo much pain
- I had my tetanus shot and the whole top of my arm was swollen, red and hard, this lasted about 2 weeks.
- it hurt for a few days, was a little sore and tender, then felt as if it was going away.
- today I only slept 3 hours because the pain got so bad.
- And just today, there is some swelling at the injection site, along with my feeling really wonky, like almost out of body the last two days.
- when the shot was injected I felt pain radiating down to my wrist.
- now my whole arm still aches and i have sharp upper arm pain when lifting my arm, especially when dressing.
- i had a tetanus shot almost 3 weeks ago and i am in constant pain.
- i feel a deep pain in the anterior tendon in the shoulder.
- I was in pain , red and hot arm for a week, then I began putting ice on the arm on the nights.
- After two nights pain goes and also redness and hot.
- I Had the pain for a whole year, and still having problems.
- Unfortunately, some pain near the injection site is a very common side effect of tetanus shots.
- However, severe reactions can occur where serious shoulder/arm pain lasts for months or other neurological disorders result from the vaccination.
- I got a tetanus shot a couple of months ago, and I felt tightness in my neck and I felt a sore arm for four or five days.
- For weeks, I could feel a little bump in it.
- I, too,woke up in the middle of the night and my right arm (tetanus shot) was extremely painful, could not reach up, stand up and upset stomach.
- However yesterday 6 days after the jab my arm has become incredibly stiff , it is difficult to raise, it aches deep inside like I have been punched many times over in the place of the jab.
- I had a tetanus shot 8/12/14, it is 8/19/14 and I woke up and almost went to tears because I cannot move my arm without excruciating pain.
- I iced it, massaged it, put heat on it, took OTC pain meds yesterday and it is worse today than before.
- It hurt bad the first two days but then the pain lessened some and I was very fatigued the first few days after the shot as well.
- Then a couple of days ago the pain in my arm increased to where it feels my shoulder joint is dislocated or something.
- I had a the Tetanus shot 4 weeks ago and I am still in severe pain and feel very tired all the time.
- I got a TT shot almost 11 days back and still my arm hurt so much so that i can lift it properly.
- My husband had the shot 9 days ago and is in severe pain still.
- Shifting pain in his neck and arm, help
- I got a sh*t on sept 19 it was tender 4 the day then the next day I wasn't able to move it at all finally just a week ago I was able to move it a little bit but it's still sore and can't move it certain ways
- My arm is still sore I can move it most ways I can't put it behind my back and in the little of the nite it's really bad pain my doctor wants me to try physiotherapy
- I felt like I had a viral infection, massive headaches, goose bumps, nausea and a very sore arm.
- My arm still feel raised and I still have a mild headache.
- I got a Tdap shot 3 months ago and I still have pain in the muscle of my arm.
- As long as I don't use it, it doesn't hurt very much, but as soon as I raise up my arm or use that arm by lifting, etc.
- it starts hurting again.
- I am on day 7 of extreme pain.
- Can't move arm/bascially, it's debilitated.
- I've been in extreme pain for 8 days.
- The following day my backside was sore and the injection site swollen, I felt sick in my tummy and headaches.
- I've had pain and swelling in my arm after the shot.
- Today's day 9 and it is getting better but still hurts and SWELLS.
- Also lost range of motion.
- I cannot raise my arm above my shoulder.
- it is swollen, red, and sore.
- My arm has been sore and swollen, it feels like there's a hard lump, but IT'S NOT THAT BAD.
- i got my shot nearly two months ago and went through a very painful reaction that not only caused an infection at the injection site, but caused complete body aches and pain.
- I got a tetanus shot on Tuesday, it's now Saturday and the pain in my arm is nearly unbearable.
- Luckily there are no other reaction symptoms, but this pain is the absolute worst.
- Cant sleep on it, or move it, or lift anything.
- Everyday Ive been waking up and have to slowly shimmy myself out of bed.
- I got the shot around 24 hours ago it felt very hard and sore around 40 minutes after the shot and then I woke up this morning and it was extremely painful to touch, to move and just in general - I was dizzy and felt weak and tired.
- I was pale and had no colour in me.
- Next thing I know I'm on the floor of the chemist with people surrounding me.
- I had passed out.
- I've slept for 3 hours and feel much better however the arm is still extremely painful
- Over 2 weeks and still no relief
- I was sick and where the shot is it is swollen.
- It was painful for a month and today its a lump growing that hurts when I touch it.
- Well i ended up getting this vaccine and boy this S@!T is kicking my rear end!
- Cant raise my arm to shoulder height, cant touch nor sleep on that side, slight fever, and headache.
- I just had a Tetanus shot on Sunday ,and it hurts more than the 9 stitches and needles put in my hand.
- I received a tetanus shot over a month ago as a result of a dog bite and my symptoms are exactly the same as yours and at times worse, esp at night.
- I'm having the same issue with my arm and it has been 1 month since I have gotten the booster .
- The pain is almost unbearable and I'm losing sleep over it.
- When the pain starts my whole body feels weak and I feel sick to my stomach and very nauseous.
- I am 3 weeks out and hurting extremely bad every day and night.
- I got a Tetnus shot 4-5 weeks ago and my arm still aches but not as much.
- My pain is excruciating, and I went too another ER and got another opinion and she said the same thing u sayn that the nurse must had hit me wrong or it was a high dosage.
- This morning my arm hurt so bad, both arm pits have swollen lymph nodes and I have swollen node under my chin.
- My arm has gotten more painful and stiff as the day has gone by.
- The pain comes and goes and sometimes it throbs.
- I got a tetanus shot on July 14th 2016 due to a bad car accident and my arm feels like hell it hurts so bad and it been a week and the pain is getting worse.
- I've also suffered headaches, dizziness and feeling sick.
- In the past, the injection sight has become red and somewhat swollen, but NOTHING like the reaction in my arm.
- I just got a tetanus shot this past Monday in my right hip, and oddly enough my right arm is sore.
- I got the tetnus shot two months ago , still having trouble with it, if i try to lift anything heavy it goes back to the way it was in severe pain.
- Yes, although my arm didn't hurt much in first week there was some soreness/stiffness.
- However it has been almost 3 weeks now and the inside of my arm is still sore/uncomfortable when I try to stretch or straighten it.
- I got a tetanus shot two days ago when i had got glass inside my finger and at first it was just like a normal vaccination pain but when i woke up the next morning my arm barely could move and I was not feeling healthy after that i took a shower with hot water and that helped alot but at the night i got fever I took paracetamol but my arm still hurts bad in the second day
- My arm hurt so bad and would get numb and I could barely move it.
- I couldn't sleep on that side at all.
- Still to this day it hurts but they keep telling me nothing's wrong cuz there was no rash or fever & I still have severe pain in my shoulder area right where the shot was given so I know that's the problem but they won't admit it.
- Severe pain and hurts so bad
- I had one 6 months ago and i can barely use my left arm.
- I had my shot about five weeks ago and i am still in pain when dressing, i can barly lift my arm.
- Please tell me the solution for this because i am also suffering from same prblem since from 3days and it feels like pricking needle in my bumb when i move my leg in certain way plz suggest me some solution for this
- My arm has been hurting for two days--trying to work through it.
- I'm tired and achy and feel fluish.
- I experienced severe pain and where the injection was administered I have a 3 x 4 inch blistered sore that is as bad as a 3rd degree burn.
- I got a tetanus shot in my right arm and it still hurts and I feel sick and I can't sleep on my right arm I have to sleep on my stomach.
- I'm the same no problem with flu injections etc a couple of days discomfort and all is good but I had a tetanus and whooping cough vaccination 10 days ago - no worries 7 days later I can't even get out of bed because of the absolute pain in my arm shoulder and neck now I'm on antibiotics- it didn't start to even hurt until 7 days later - what is with that.
- I am slowly getting better - the side of my face is also tingly but the pain is in my arm and shoulder and my arm muscle is so bad, hot, swollen and so painful
- I was bludgeoned into having this shot by the nurse and the pain is worse than my injury.
- Same for me I got my tetunus in my right shoulder/arm and some other important shot in my left and the first day the left arm hurt like a pulled muscle and I was using my tetunus shot arm for everything because I felt nothing at all on that arm and I went to sleep the same way but when I woke up woooo buddy that left arm felt a little better and I wasn't expecting the right arm to hurt out when I got up and moved my arm the slightest way it felt like a severely pulled muscle and it still hurts as I type (this was all yesterday and today)
- I seem to have similar problems as you with pain in my shoulder and my arm in tingling running down into my hand.
- I was unable to sleep on the side I was injected on.
- I felt immobilized for about 3-4 days.
- My arm was swollen, a bit dark (at least compared to the other arm) and it was very painful to move.
- The night I got the shot I was okay but the two days after were horrible.
- My arm is not swollen or anything just real sore.
- My arm is very sore and hurts to touch or move.
- Heat made my injection site feel worse.
- The ice was better but soreness still lingering 2 days later.
- I am experiencing pain in the arm (5-6 on a scale of 1-10).
- I am also experienced the same severe musculoskeletal pain and a I'll feelings.
- It feels like I have the flu.
- I think the cut was less pain that this vaccine.
- I was given a tetanus injection over 5 months ago & still have terrible pain in my arm.
- I have gotten to were I can move my arm better but still get the extreme pain when I move my arm to certain positionsl & it even interferes with my sleep.
- It came back and hurts bad at night.
- Almost 6 months and it still gives me off & on pain 24 hrs a day.
- But it wasn't even sore until almost 48 hours after getting the injection.
- I'm STILL in pain and NOW Physical therapy as a result (a MONTH after my shot).
- I am still having major problems and am still in PT for it!
- My arm is still sore I can move it most ways I can't put it behind my back and in the little of the nite it's really bad pain my doctor wants me to try physiotherapy
- I got the shot yesterday and my arm hurts so much!
- I still have f'ing pain in my shoulder from the tetanus shot.
- Its my second day of having my shot and my arms in hell.
- The shots hurting more than my finger though.
- I got a tetanus shot yesterday and I tell you my arm hurts and sore.
- After the tetanus shot I couldn’t move my arm higher than halfway without excruciating pains.
- I slowly gained back range of motion but still 7 months later have horrible constant pain from the injection site that radiates out.
- I’m going on 7 months with terrible pain from where they did the tetanus shot for a first degree burn.
- I still have pain every day.
- It resulted in bursitis,tendonitis, 2 rotator cuff tears, bone marrow edema, arthritis, nerve damage, frozen shoulder, etc.
- I had my tetanus shot about 8 months ago and my arm still aches.
- Within six hours my arm was in such pain I simply tried not to move it.
- I am expe grimace that and a headache feel like I am getting the flu or sick
- My arm still hurt after a allergy shot two month ago I told the nurse after the shot how bad it hurt now my arm still huring in that area and sores
- It’s been 1 1/2 months since the shot and I can barely change my shirt.
What has been suggested to relieve the pain?
- And yes Advil does make it feel better , I don't like taking Advil as I full well know what it can do to my body organs but am thankful for it !
- Take Advil people!
- Since it is difficult to raise it let alone move it, try asking someone to raise it up and down for an interval of 30 mins during the day.
- But to lessen or shorten the time of it being sore and painful, try doing some exercises like moving your arms up and down.
- So i suggest you exercise them since they're kind of locked, because you don't move them because they hurt.
- I put icepack on it.
- Taking some Ibuprofen should help a lot.
- Tylenol would work also, but Ibuprofen/Motrin has more anti-inflammatory properties.
- Only Advil workd for me, 4 at a time 3 times a day.
- Don't use Ice, you must use heat packs.
- 10mg Norcos work better I got my shots yesterday and I'm taking Norcos.
- Never use heat compress on anything swollen or inflamed !
- I recommend alternating ice and heat, ( Heat works best for me ) and taking pain reliever.
In conclusion
The pain is a common side effect of the tetanus vaccine. It affects about eight in every 10 people who received the tetanus shot. The pain would usually subside after a few days. If not, or if it becomes severe, you should seek medical attention.