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A member asked:

Got a flu shot now my whole arm is numb and hurts so bad. no pain medication is working and i can't even move my arm. what's should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Shot clinic: Please check in with the clinic where the injection was given. Adverse reactions are reportable. If you are not able to move your arm - it would be important to have this medically assessed. Take care.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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