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How soon should swelling and pain at injection site go away?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

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Within 10 days: Otherwise see physician that gave you the injection. Msek prior answer for more comments about im injections.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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