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What Causes Pain From Shoulder To Hand After Getting Hepatitis A Vaccination?

Hi, I am nit sure if you can help me but want to try.So 3weeks ago before taking a tripp to Indonesia I got vaccinated for Hep A,Malarya and I m not sure what else.Anyway 3 days later had a painful left arm from shoulder to my arm.Was advised its a shoulder blade and went to see a Physio.After arriving to Indonesia my left arm was still numb so I went to see a local doctor who has told me that could be a side effects from travel injection and prescribed me some pain killers, muscle relaxants and vitamins.After I have finished all his medicines I still was feeling less numb in my left arm but 6 days ago I started havin a painful right knee.It is swollen and very painful so much that sometimes cant walk. Went to see a local GP in Melbourne was told it is a water in my knee.Yesterday had a X-ray and USS done .Today need to go and see a doctor again. Question is could all these be related to my travel vaccine I mean some side effects from vaccine or not?Thanks for your time.
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi!
I really appreciate your concern regarding the shots you received before travelling to Indonesia.
I am of the opinion that the problems listed in your question are due to the side effect of Hepatitis B Vaccine.
It is known to cause fever, muscle pains, numbness, joint pains and painful joint swellings.
Continue to take the treatment for muscle pains, joint pain as these effects will subside gradually.
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What Causes Pain From Shoulder To Hand After Getting Hepatitis A Vaccination?

Hi! I really appreciate your concern regarding the shots you received before travelling to Indonesia. I am of the opinion that the problems listed in your question are due to the side effect of Hepatitis B Vaccine. It is known to cause fever, muscle pains, numbness, joint pains and painful joint swellings. Continue to take the treatment for muscle pains, joint pain as these effects will subside gradually.