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Is Muscle Numbness On The Arm A Side Effect Of Benadryl Shot Injection?

I got a shot of Benadryl in my right arm last week and the injection site plus some is still very numb even in the muscle... It has been almost 5 days since the shot and it doesn't seem to even be trying to go away... I'm taking it that this is not normal... What should I do?
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if numbness on the arm a side effect of Benadryl shot injection. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like multiple sclerosis , neuropathy , neuralgia , nerve compression and disc problem .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment .Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along wit anti inflammatory , physical therapy and in some cases recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses to arm , give your arm proper rest and eat healthy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Muscle Numbness On The Arm A Side Effect Of Benadryl Shot Injection?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if numbness on the arm a side effect of Benadryl shot injection. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like multiple sclerosis , neuropathy , neuralgia , nerve compression and disc problem .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment .Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement along wit anti inflammatory , physical therapy and in some cases recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses to arm , give your arm proper rest and eat healthy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari