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I been on the depo-provera for 2 yrs i got my shot the other day on my left side and a couple of days later my lower part of my back feel like a pulled muscle?

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Dr. Terry Simpson answered

Irritation : Sometimes a shot can give you more irritation and bother the local nerves.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I been on the depo-provera for 2 yrs i got my shot the other day on my left side and a couple of days later my lower part of my back feel like a pulled muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Terry Simpson answered

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