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I have frozen shoulders on both side. should i get pfizer covid-19 vaccine on upper legs instead of upper arms in order to avoid further inflammation ?

Q: i have frozen shoulders on both side. should i get pfizer covid-19 vaccine on upper legs instead of upper arms in order to avoid further inflammation ?

: Depending on exact cause of your frozen shoulder would not think it will bother it. But ask your Dr who knows you better.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Depending on exact cause of your frozen shoulder would not think it will bother it. But ask your Dr who knows you better.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/16/2022

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A member asked:

I have frozen shoulders on both side. should i get pfizer covid-19 vaccine on upper legs instead of upper arms in order to avoid further inflammation ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

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