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Do I Have To Go To The Emergency If Having Pain In The Pneumonia Vaccination Site Which Is Spreading To The Arms, Chest And Back?
If a pneumonia vaccination was given two days ago. Pain began 24 hours after administration of the vaccination in the location of the vaccination. The pain has spread through the arm, through my back and chest and into the other arm. Recently hospitalized for accurate Pancreatitis. Pain pills have not alleviated the pain. Is a trip to the ER necessary?
Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Hi...yes show in the er room...injection might have injured a nerve causing inflammation and pain duevto neuritis...
Dr. Ashish Verma
Dr. Ashish Verma
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Thanks for query.I know how worse is the pain .it is an expected side effect of pneumococcal vaccine.try taking non aspirin based analgesics like ibuprufen,acetaminophen etc.it would subside in 2days.if persists or didisturbs sleep consult your doctor.regards
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