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I got a depomedrol shot today in my left arm. my arm is killing me, it hurts to move. tried ice, heat and advil. why so much pain from a shot?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Depends: on volume of injection, injection site, injection technique, muscle mass etc. Please call the office of the the injecting physician/NP.MA and notify them-asap.

Answered 9/17/2016

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A member asked:

I got a depomedrol shot today in my left arm. my arm is killing me, it hurts to move. tried ice, heat and advil. why so much pain from a shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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