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Leg Gone Numb After Tetanus Injection

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Dr.   Tushar Kanti Biswas MD

my question is regarding tetanus vaccine . last month my leg is scratched by a dog i went to ... patient to whom tetanus vaccine not given after dog bite or a patient to whom recd tetanus... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.     Karen Steinberg MD

tetanus shot day after bite and next day same arm was tingling . Following day neck was burning and then ...Are there any lab tests that can indicate tetanus bacteria exposure? Was bitten by a dog 3... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Karen Steinberg ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash MD

I got a minor superficial cut on my leg with a rusted metal object 4 days back. Should I get a tetanus shot? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash ( Neurologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

How do you distinguish between bad muscle cramps and bacterial tetanus? My partner has had severe cramps in his leg and thigh muscles (front and back) the past two nights. The cramps last about 10-20 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

Why can t I get a steroid shot right after a tetanus shot (tetanus has whooping cough vaccine in it)? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I injured my leg a week ago; a 7-8 gash but not deep so I did not get stitches. It appears to be healing, no infection. I did not think to have a tetanus vaccination booster. Am I still in danger of ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sunny Madar MD

friday i was walking down a pretty steep hill outside i slide alittle and rock strached my leg ... scrape my jeans did not have any blood on them. do i need a tetanus shot or am i at risk for tetanus... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunny Madar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Ashakiran S MD

I had a tetanus toxoid booster about 10:00 a.m. yesterday. Now feeling achy and sore at injection site but also sore under tongue on left side, tingling in right lower leg and somewhat tachycardia. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashakiran S ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kruti MD

I met with an accident a week before & got wound in hands & leg. There is abrasion in the leg area near the ankle & also swelling with pink colour of the skin. I have taken tetanus injection... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kruti ( Dermatologist)
Dr. AJEET SINGH MD

Old barbed wire small has on lower leg. It did bleed. Immediately washed with peroxide, our collidal silver on it. Haven t had tetanus shot in years. If still ok tomorrow should I get shot! It ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. AJEET SINGH ( General & Family Physician)