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A member asked:

I got a flu shot a week ago and continue to have muscle pain in that arm. how long will this last and what can i do to help it?

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Few days: It will go away soon, you can take anti-inflammatory such as advil or ibuprofen.

Dr Boelter agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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