Pain in left arm and shoulder 1 month after receiving the H1N1 flu shot

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Pain in left arm and shoulder 1 month after receiving the H1N1 flu shot

by Diane
(Canada)

When i received the H1N1 flue shot instantly my neck and arm hurt very much, they said it would go away and its normal, which it did after 2 weeks, i took some advil.

Then i started gettting pains in my shoulder and my left arm (upper part arm) shoulder is constantly aching especially when i am sitting,its at the top to middle part of shoulder, I am not sure if its something to do with getting the h1n1 shot or if its a pinched nerve, i have been taking advil but its not working and this is a daily thing i cant take it anymore..

Any ideas on what it might be...

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Joshua Answers:

Hi Diane.

While we expect flu shots to be safe and problem free, such is not always the case.

There is a lot of foreign material (contaminants) in there that your body may or may not overreact to.

It sounds like your system has kicked in a response to whatever in the swine flu shot it doesn't like.

Time and massage and icing of the area is all I know of to make the pain and reaction go away.

It's -possible- the needle actually hit a small nerve, and that can mess you up, but that's kind of like finding a needle in a haystack.

But for the most part, you got stuck with a tiny weapon filled with potentially toxic ingredients. Many bodies are just fine with this. For whatever reason, yours really didn't like it, and hasn't yet relaxed about it.

Ice pack it, self massage it, drink extra water to help move things through, make sure your Vitamin D level is up, and all that will speed up the body realizing it's ok to dial down the defensive measures.

Joshua Tucker, B.A., C.M.T.
The Tendonitis Expert
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Feb 04, 2010
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H1N1 Reaction
by: rondo320

It's been over 5 weeks since I've received the H1N1 shot.

The first night my shoulder started aching and then it spread below the arm and on the side of the chest and down the arm. About two weeks later my hand started tingling.

If I sit, the symptoms are extreme. Driving is extremely painful. When I'm walking or standing the symptoms alleviate. I had an EKG to rule out heart problems and an MRI and EMG.

The doctors I've seen have dismissed the idea that the H1N1 shot had anything to do with my troubles. They say its a bone spur in the spine that is compressing a nerve.

The neurologist even diagnosed Carpal Tunnel syndrome and has me in a splint but the tingling in my hand is only associated with the shoulder and arm pain (when seated) so I don't have much faith in his diagnosis.

I never had any pain or troubles with my upper back until the night of the flu shot yet the doctors have dismissed any idea that the flu shot had anything to do with this.

I now have zero faith in the medical profession and I guarantee I have received my last flu shot.

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Joshua Comments:

Hi Rondo320.

Yeah, it's just kind of weird that you were fine, and then you had the shot, and immediately had pain and symptoms.

I can imagine why doctors would dismiss any correlation between pain and the H1N1 vaccination, but still, that's a pretty obvious cause/effect.

Thanks for sharing. The more people that have reactions, the more people can see that the shots aren't as safe as the gov't and the pharmaceutical/medical industry are promising.

The only thing I can think of as far as why the pain/tingling is worse when you sit is that, for a variety of reasons, your scalene muscles (on the front of the neck on top of the nerve that feeds the arm) is extra tight from all the irritation, and something about your sitting posture makes them clamp down even more, which compresses your nerve.

I suggest frequent and gentle neck stretches that lengthen the muscles and connective tissue on the front and front/side of your neck. If it's extra tight/painful, that's a good clue.

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Feb 04, 2010
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It's been over 5 weeks since I've received the H1N1 shot. The first night my shoulder started aching and then it spread below the arm and on the side of the chest and down the arm. About two weeks later my hand started tingling. If I sit, the symptoms are extreme. Driving is extremely painful. When I'm walking or standing the symptoms alleviate. I had an EKG to rule out heart problems and an MRI and EMG. The doctors I've seen have dismissed the idea that the H1N1 shot had anything to do with my troubles. They say its a bone spur in the spine that is compressing a nerve. The neurologist even diagnosed Carpal Tunnel syndrome and has me in a splint but the tingling in my hand is only associated with the shoulder and arm pain (when seated) so I don't have much faith in his diagnosis. I never had any pain or troubles with my upper back until the night of the flu shot yet the doctors have dismissed any idea that the flu shot had anything to do with this. I now have zero faith in the medical profession and I guarantee I have received my last flu shot. ---- Joshua Comments: Hi Rondo320. Yeah, it's just kind of weird that you were fine, and then you had the shot, and immediately had pain and symptoms. I can imagine why doctors would dismiss any correlation between pain and the H1N1 vaccination, but still, that's a pretty obvious cause/effect. Thanks for sharing. The more people that have reactions, the more people can see that the shots aren't as safe as the gov't and the pharmaceutical/medical industry are promising. The only thing I can think of as far as why the pain/tingling is worse when you sit is that, for a variety of reasons, your scalene muscles (on the front of the neck on top of the nerve that feeds the arm) is extra tight from all the irritation, and something about your sitting posture makes them clamp down even more, which compresses your nerve. I suggest frequent and gentle neck stretches that lengthen the muscles and connective tissue on the front and front/side of your neck. If it's extra tight/painful, that's a good clue.

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Feb 18, 2010
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H1N1 flu shot adverse reaction in 82 year old
by: Anonymous

Hello all, my mother had the shot and 2 days later her neck and across both shoulders in the back were so bad, and then it traveled down her front chest muscle to about where her breast starts.

She was in so mush pain she could hardly move, so we took her to the dr. and he said it was probably from coughing so much..(she just got out of the hospital with pnemonia, thats were they gave her the shot) her right arm was also very bad from it, she said she could shoot herself.

She is 82 years old and very spry, dr. gave her tramadol but it dunged her out too much so she is back on the advil.

That was 2 weeks ago and is still in some pain today but she told me it is feeling a bit better than it was.. thank god.

It is the h1n1 shot that caused it we think.

Thank u.

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Joshua Comments:

Thanks for sharing! I hope she starts feeling better soon.

I HIGHLY suggest that you get her Vitamin D level tested and then makes sure she gets the level up with D3 supplementation. Vit D is HUGELY related to overall health of the body and immune system and a host of other factors like reducing the incidence of 'falling down' in the elderly.

She's still spry, adequate Vitamin D levels will help keep her that way.

Feb 25, 2010
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continued pain in shoulder two months after H1N1
by: Karen

I received the H1N1 shot on January 7th. I immediately knew when the pharmacist jabbed me high up in the arm that something was wrong. I got home and within an hour my upper shoulder was throbbing.

I continue to have pain, have trouble finding a comfortable position in bed and wake up in the middle of the night from the discomfort. I am very frustrated and doubt I'll get this shot again (I'm 59)since it's effecting my daily activity also.

Mar 05, 2010
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very strange
by: Anonymous

It's hard for me to believe that the H1N1 vaccine could cause this pain but I also have experience very painful left shoulder and arm with tingling and numbness six weeks after having H1N1 vaccine.

Is this a strange coincidence or might all these incidents be related? One reason for doctors to be in denial would be that they are reluctant to suggest a problem with the vaccine, unless they have some concrete evidence that the vaccine is responsible.

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Joshua Comments:

Personally, I have no problem believing that vaccinations of any kind can cause harm. There are all sorts of additives and such in vaccinations, like thimerosal. And even worse lots of vaccinations, when found to be harmful/tainted are then sold to/given to/shipped to third world countries.

There -is- proof that people have been harmed by vaccination. Yet the goverenment, corporations, and medical establishment prefer to believe/pretend that they are perfectly safe. Even in situations like this: Vaccination known contaminated with HIV prevented from being sold in the US but sold to foreign markets, infecting hemophiliacs.

Though, as you say, the key is 'concrete' proof. "I had the shot and two hours later had X symptoms." is not considered concrete by the medical community.

My point being, I have no faith that the population is guaranteed to have safe, effective, harmless medications provided to them.

So. Can it be a coincidence? Yes. Can all that be from reaction to the injection? Yes.

Sorry, not a very concrete answer.

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Mar 05, 2010
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It's hard for me to believe that the H1N1 vaccine could cause this pain but I also have experience very painful left shoulder and arm with tingling and numbness six weeks after having H1N1 vaccine. Is this a strange coincidence or might all these incidents be related? One reason for doctors to be in denial would be that they are reluctant to suggest a problem with the vaccine, unless they have some concrete evidence that the vaccine is responsible. ---- Joshua Comments: Personally, I have no problem believing that vaccinations of any kind can cause harm. There are all sorts of additives and such in vaccinations, like thimerosal. And even worse lots of vaccinations, when found to be harmful/tainted are then sold to/given to/shipped to third world countries. There -is- proof that people have been harmed by vaccination. Yet the goverenment, corporations, and medical establishment prefer to believe/pretend that they are perfectly safe. Even in situations like this: <a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/video/wg-52mHIjhs-bayer-exposed-contaminated-vaccine.aspx">Vaccination known contaminated with HIV prevented from being sold in the US but sold to foreign markets, infecting hemophiliacs</a>. Though, as you say, the key is 'concrete' proof. "I had the shot and two hours later had X symptoms." is not considered concrete by the medical community. My point being, I have no faith that the population is guaranteed to have safe, effective, harmless medications provided to them. So. Can it be a coincidence? Yes. Can all that be from reaction to the injection? Yes. Sorry, not a very concrete answer.

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Mar 08, 2010
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1st Flu Vaccination was the last for this 70 year old
by: Anonymous

Its way after midnight and I can't sleep for the pain in my left shoulder and arm. I had my shot some weeks ago, within 6 days I came down with severe flu symptoms and a severe chest infection followed.

Each winter I brag that I never get colds or flu but since this swine flu shot I have not been at all well with pain in the left shoulder and arm, constant colds and flu like symptoms. I am 70yrs old and have had open heart surgery 18months ago--of course with this pain I was worried sick I was having a heart attack or angina.

I will never again have shots of this unproved type.

The medical profession and drug companies especially stand to make a great deal of money so push these 'treatments' upon us.

I shall be glad when the warmer weather comes and we can get some sun on our bodies and have some 'natural' medicine!!!

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Joshua Comments:

Well said. Unfortunatley is sometimes takes things goign wrong to have us really start questioning the status quo.

And, there's no need to wait till summer to get your Vitamin D levels up! Most every story has Vitamin D3 supplements for sale.

Apr 27, 2010
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swine flue adverse reactions in shoulder
by: Robert Mullin Ireland

dear sir/madam,

I received the swine flue jab (pandermix)in november 2009. I expected to be unwell for a few days, however it is April 2010 and I have spent the last 6 months going to my doctor Des Woods and a shoulder specialist DR. mullett to find why since I received the swine flue jab i have been unable to sleep.

I wake in the middle of the night with a severe pain in my left shoulder, this has only occurred since the swine flue jab.

I used to play golf 3 times a week for the last
20 years I cannot hit a golf ball since. I feel so unwell at times I feel like shooting my shoulder off, this comment comes from a man of 59 years old who has had 4 bypass and 12 stents over the last 20 years.

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Joshua Comments:

Ouch Robert.

If you're having cardiac issues then you are on Statins, yes?

One thing that may be playing a role is that Statins (long story short) limit the production of enzyme CoQ10, which (long story short) creates 'cell energy'.

So your cells may, literally, not have enough energy to fight this thing off.

Read this page and see if it relates at all. Statins and Muscle Pain

Symptoms can vary a lot, as there are A LOT of variable factors. The shot could have done something funky, your body gets stuck into a protective mode (which ironically often makes things hurt). Due to the Statins, you body may not have the ummph to push back against the invader/response to the invader.

I would also get my Vitamin D level up between 50-80 PRONTO.

I would also Suggest you get up to at least your tolerance level of Magnesium. Click that link and read that page to the bottom then follow the 'magnesium dosage' link.

And might as well try high dose Vitamin C. Vitamin C is necessary for connective tissue and wound healing, among other things.

Time -probably- will (hope so) make the pain go away. But it sounds like you're tired of it -now-, so consider it a quest and a learning opportunity.

There's no known cure for this. Doctors don't even know what causes it, really. You're going to have to experiment and put some effort into it.

Keep up updated, and ask questions.

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Apr 27, 2010
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dear sir/madam, I received the swine flue jab (pandermix)in november 2009. I expected to be unwell for a few days, however it is April 2010 and I have spent the last 6 months going to my doctor Des Woods and a shoulder specialist DR. mullett to find why since I received the swine flue jab i have been unable to sleep. I wake in the middle of the night with a severe pain in my left shoulder, this has only occurred since the swine flue jab. I used to play golf 3 times a week for the last 20 years I cannot hit a golf ball since. I feel so unwell at times I feel like shooting my shoulder off, this comment comes from a man of 59 years old who has had 4 bypass and 12 stents over the last 20 years. ---- Joshua Comments: Ouch Robert. If you're having cardiac issues then you are on Statins, yes? One thing that may be playing a role is that Statins (long story short) limit the production of enzyme CoQ10, which (long story short) creates 'cell energy'. So your cells may, literally, not have enough energy to fight this thing off. Read this page and see if it relates at all. <a href="http://www.tendonitisexpert.com/statins-and-muscle-pain.html">Statins and Muscle Pain</a> Symptoms can vary a lot, as there are A LOT of variable factors. The shot could have done something funky, your body gets stuck into a protective mode (which ironically often makes things hurt). Due to the Statins, you body may not have the ummph to push back against the invader/response to the invader. I would also get my Vitamin D level up between 50-80 PRONTO. I would also Suggest you get up to at least your tolerance level of <a href="http://www.tendonitisexpert.com/magnesium-for-tendonitis.html">Magnesium</a>. Click that link and read that page to the bottom then follow the 'magnesium dosage' link. And might as well try high dose Vitamin C. Vitamin C is necessary for connective tissue and wound healing, among other things. Time -probably- will (hope so) make the pain go away. But it sounds like you're tired of it -now-, so consider it a quest and a learning opportunity. There's no known cure for this. Doctors don't even know what causes it, really. You're going to have to experiment and put some effort into it. Keep up updated, and ask questions.

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May 20, 2010
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pain in left arm/shoulder after taking H1N1 injection
by: sherry

I had that same problem after taking that injection at work. I had to have surgery yesterday (5-19-10) I had a lot of adhesions.

The pain started in the muscle I got the H1N1 injection the last week of November and it just got worse as time went by.

I couldn't raise my arm and if I tried it hurt so bad. I received the injection at the hospital I work at. Now after being off work for a couple of weeks they are going to have a meeting with me as if to keep me there or not.

I think they should compensate me for all that pain and time off work.

I really and truly believe that the injection caused it but I don't have enough proof.

Joshua Comments:

Hi Sherri.

Yeah, that's the tough thing....proof.

As far as I know, there is no 'proof'. And not many people that actually believe a shot can be harmful either. :(

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