I've had tetanus boosters over the years and always bragged that I never felt a thing. Tiny needle, quick poke, minimal soreness, just kept doing what I usually do.

This time, it felt different from the second she injected. I don't know if it is the injection method (needle was a lot bigger than I remember), my age (37 now), or my physical condition (on medications for asthma now).

I actually had to take a day off work. The soreness has increased and radiates up my arm and up my neck along a nerve, and down my back. Overall I am cranky, worn out and feeling "malaise" :). Almost borderline fluish.

I just got mine yesterday and all I felt was a prick. My arm is a little sore right now but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

A couple of days ago, I got pierced by a rusty BBQ fork. Thanks to my kid who played with it and turned it upside down. The fork got stuck to my thigh and left a punctured wound. Hubby encouraged me to go for the tetanus shot, so I did. The nurse administrating the shot told me it was going to be painful and I thought it was just like any jabs.

By the time I drove home, I was beginning to feel a little nauseated and headachy. I didn't think too much of it and took some tylenol and went to take a nap. By evening, I got worse and as I experienced a dull bodily ache, particularly along the back. I thought I was coming down with some kind of urinary tract infection.

The pain got worse the next day. Both sides of my abdominal muscles were stiff and painful. I wasn't able to sleep quite well. Today, it's the third day and I'm still feeling all the bodily aches as well as the swelling on the left arm where the shot was administered. I also felt thirsty all the time and have this feeling of general weakness, dizziness and somewhat breathlessness.

Even though I don't have to work today, I still cannot seem to settle down. I went to sleep a couple of times, but couldn't get to really rest. I wish I had known ahead of time what I was expecting because I was beginning to get worried that I might be coming down with some other kind of diseases because the muscles around my kidneys felt so sore.

I don't regret having the shot because when I was a kid, some kid in our neighborhood died of tetanus infection. Since it's going to last for 10 years, it's a relief to know that I won't have to go through it soon.

When I had it in the past, I didn't remember it was that bad. Perhaps age has something to do with the low tolerance to this vaccine. Whatever it is, I'm just glad it's all over and I'm hoping this pain will go away soon before it drives me nuts.

Thanks to all of you who shared your experiences. It helps to know what's going on and that I'm not the only one suffering from this nasty shot.

I had a tetanus shot last year and I take a seasonal flu shot every year. I don't remember any pain from them. Shots themselves don't hurt at all if you find gentle and clever hands. Your arm will be maybe a little sore for a couple of days, but it's something you can bear easily without any painkiller. I'm sure that the most important thing is to relax you muscle: the tenser you are the more it hurts.

I got my tetanus shot on Wednesday and today is Friday. The shot didn't hurt much at all and I just felt a little run down on Thursday.

However, when I got up this morning I thought at first I might be having a heart attack (not likely being 50, a female, and just having gotten a clean bill of health at my annual physical). I had pain going from my chest into both arms and up into my neck plus my upper teeth hurt. Plus diarrhea. And a headache. I'm glad I already have today off from work.

Fellow pain survivors and strong journeymen. I am writing not to share what we already know but to confirm it. Yes, it hurts! I got my shot at 7 p.m. and it was not even 8 p.m. before the pain attacked my now weak and depleted body. It is now 11:04 p.m. and my neck is numb and my shoulder is in pain. It is true the shot does not hurt when receiving it but it kicks your butt later on. Thanks for sharing your stories. I must go pray now that God takes some of this pain away. But I am thankful that I am protected. Great site. Thanks!

Similar to many of your posts, I went for whiplash from a car accident and suddenly I was also getting the DPT vaccine. I usually have no issues with shots - even deep intramuscular shots. Like others, the shot didn't hurt; however, that was Friday morning and by Saturday morning, my arm was very sore. In addition, I had developed a bruise around the site about 1 1/2" in diameter. I developed several hive-like welts and a very warm raised area.

By Monday morning I called my health plan. The doctor saw me and said I had cellulitis and prescribed an antibiotic to be taken for a full week, three times a day. Bottom line: if you develop any side effects, call your health care professional. Letting a bacterial infection go isn't good.

From reading these posts I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because I've only experienced mild soreness from the tetanus shot I received a week ago. The injection was totally painless. I have the typical "marble lump" under the skin accompanied by very mild discomfort at the injection site. I do water aerobics daily and I think the exercise has helped as well. Again, I am fortunate that I had such a favorable outcome because so many of you have had to endure a lot of pain due to this shot. I hope you all feel better soon.

I had the Tetanus booster in my left arm, and the H1N1 vaccination in my right arm (I am a health care provider). Both shots were absolutely pain free because the needle they use is so very small. However, the tetanus site does hurt a lot more than the flu side. From what I recall from my immunology courses the pain, swelling and redness are normal. It is your body responding to the vaccine. Millions of neutrophils and macorphages are multiplying and attacking the vaccine making antibodies against it. So, in a way, it 'hurts so good', you know your body is doing what it is supposed to be doing. ;p.

Just wondering, do any of you who have gotten the tetanus shot know exactly what kind of shot it was? I read my label. It was only dT(diphtheria-tetanus). It did not contain pertussis and it did *not* contain any preservatives so no formaldehyde or thimerosal or anything. So maybe that make a difference in the side effects and pain level. My daughter did wake up this morning with a sore shoulder but she thinks it was the way she slept. I gave her a homeopathic remedy called Arnica and it feels fine now.

I got my daughter a dT shot after a 3 inch splinter punctured her leg. Because I read this list of comments before the vaccination, after the shot I had her do push-ups throughout the day. She did *not* develop the traditional lump in her arm nor did she have any pain. Thanks for the advice on the push-ups. She is also on antibiotics so I don't know if that helped to reduce the reaction as well.

I had the shot yesterday. Today, my arm is *very* sore. I also have a headache, fatigue, and hot pain that radiates from my shoulder down my back, up my neck, and down my arm. The strangest side-effect was that my antiperspirant made my underarm burn. Apparently, all this is normal, so ok. A couple things, folks. Even the nurse administering the shot admitted she hates needles. Although fear levels differ, it's fairly universal. You're not alone. Second, gentle rubbing and movement helped with the arm becoming less painful with each stroke. Start slow. Third, what hurts worse than this shot: getting the diseases it prevents. Have courage ... it may be painful, but it is WORTH every bit.

I got the tetanus shot about 5 days ago on Monday morning. I had to as I could not remember the last time I had gotten this shot. The shot did not hurt. The next day my arm/shoulder was *very* sore and I could hardly move it. The doctor said it would last about 2 - 3 days, well now it's Saturday and the pain is worse than ever. Had to take pain meds, and my arm is still hurting so badly, not just sore but pain. I could hardly sleep. I'm glad I checked on here, because I expected 2 - 3 days of side effects, but looks like it's going to take a week or two. And after two or three days, the soreness did seem to go away, but now suddenly it's worse. Thanks to the reminder that it should save you - who told about his neighbor that got tetanus and died - that is so scary. These shots help, but wonder why before it was every single year, and now it's every ten years. You can bet I will remember this shot, this time and how long ago I had it.

i received a tetanus shot a few days ago and i never felt the injection itself. i know shots because i give myself injections once a week for RA. honestly the shot itself really doesn't hurt. shots are really all in the perception. go pinch yourself and if you can handle that, you can handle just about any shot on the planet. in any case, a few days now have passed and the shot area just feels bruised - otherwise, life as usual.

I received a Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis) shot during a routine medical visit, because I couldn't remember the last time I'd had one. Getting the shot didn't hurt at all, but by the next day, I had a large, red, swollen area on my arm, about the diameter my palm. It *itched* more than anything, with a dull ache underneath. The itching was driving me nuts, with ice packs, Advil, and Benadryl cream, only offering some relief. My doctor said to deeply massage the area, to help work it out. It took an entire week for the itching to go away, and another two weeks for the knot to completely disappear (though it was shrinking the entire time). I don't think I'll be forgetting when I received my last tetanus shot, ever again!

Guess I'll add to the list - as someone who used to have severe anxiety over shots I am happy to say that receiving the shot was undetectable -- absolutely painless. The side effects have been as previously described - sore arm at the injection site like someone punched me there, no bump but it's warm to the touch. Spent most of the day trying to figure out why I am tired and achy which is what led me to this website. And my strangest side effect is achy teeth in my lower jaw - weird eh? It's been 24 hours since I had the shot now. No problem going about daily tasks but looking forward to metabolizing this and getting back to normal.

Yesterday i was pumping air in my back bike tire. suddenly, the bike fell over on my lower right arm. I didn't even notice there was a nail protruding out of the outer rubber so i pulled away quickly. Next thing I know there's blood gushing all over the place. i applied pressure to the nail puncture in my flesh, got some gauze out of my survival kit and started to dress the area. I then called the paramedics, and when they arrived, one of the girls said it would be wise to go and get a tetanus shot. this happened monday. i received the booster shot the same morning. Now it is tuesday at 8:58 and my arm feels like it is ready to fall off. I have muscle fatigue, and i'm feverish. I had and 12 hours of sleep today. i feel lousy --David D

I just got a tetanus shot today at the doctor. I am 30 years old and I went in for my annual physical. The needle itself did not hurt, however, the soreness is getting worse and worse as the day progresses. It feels like you have a bad bruise.

Can the tetanus shot affect birth control pills or your menstrual cycle? I didn't get mine this month after receiving a shot a couple of weeks ago.

I had my finger mangled when my dad closed the tailgate of his truck on it. I had the tetanus shot on Saturday. Today is Monday and my arm is hurting so painfully that I cannot lift my arm up. Also, my body is very sore all over like I have the flu. Prior to getting hurt I felt great. Chris

I'm 46 and had a tetanus booster on Friday. I remember well how sore this vaccination makes my arm afterward because I've had it a few times (childhood, military, and moving overseas). Sure enough, my arm started feeling a little tender Friday night, and was so badly sore by Saturday night that I was miserable for a few hours! Now it's Sunday and the pain is greatly reduced. This is a small price to pay for the protection it affords. As the nurse said to me, you never know when a piece of metal is going to bite you.

I got a tetanus shot on Thursday in my right arm, and it is Saturday evening and my arm is still killing me. It hurt to get the shot, but it has hurt way worse since I got the shot. I have to take four ibuprofen to even take the edge off the pain. This is the worst shot I have ever gotten!

I got my shot on Thursday (today is Friday).

When the nurse was giving it to me, I looked away (I'm another needle-phobic) and was commenting, "I hope this doesn't hurt," and she laughed and said, "I'm already done." I literally didn't even feel it.

It hasn't been a full twenty-four hours yet and most people seem to experience more pain on the second day, but at the moment my arm feels a liitle bit achy and weak, but it hasn't hindered me from doing any of my usual daily activities.

The nurse also told me to work it if it gets too sore and that'll help it to clear up faster!

i got my shot of tetanus toxoid on monday and today is thursday. Let me tell that it was the most painful shot i have ever had, but the worst was the next day. i could not move my arm and i felt a burning pain in my upper arm. Now it doesn't hurt that much,but i have something like a little ball within the site of the injection. :(

I'm having my tetanus booster tomorrow. I got the letter through the post about it two weeks ago and have had a sick feeling in my stomach since. I am incredibly scared of vaccinations. I have been crying every day but thanks to those kind people who have reassured me that it doesn't hurt. I will tell people of my experience of the jab tomorrow - wish me luck!

I received my tetanus shot on Thursday (today is Tuesday). I am an incoming college freshman and am terrified of needles. When the nurse injected, I did not feel any pain. In fact, I left the clinic praising her, for this was the first time I had not experienced any pain from receiving a vaccine. However, later during the day, I felt as if my left arm were heavy but I could not pinpoint the exact source of pain. The next day when I woke up, my arm was sore and I could not move it. Yesterday and today, I thought I was losing my mind and imagining the pain. My muscles on my let arm are weak, almost as if I were beaten the previous night. I was afraid of telling anyone because I thought I was the only one experiencing this pain. This article has helped me realize that I am not alone

Last night, I raised up from getting some clothes out of the washer and hit my head on the metal door to the cabinet that hangs above the washer and dryer. I got a small cut. Well, I woke up with the back of my head (the exact opposite side from where I got the cut) hurting and a hard knot on it. I got a little worried since it has been a long time since I got the tetanus shot.

I will admit, I am crazy needle-phobic. After finally working up the nerve, I went to the doctor to get the shot. The doctor who gave it was wonderful - he gave it very quickly. For those who are afraid of shots, I will say to just not be worried a bit about it. I did not even feel when he put the needle in. I mean it. No pressure, no stick, no sting, absolutely nothing at all. It may possibly vary according to who gives the shot, but it just really is not a very painful shot to take. The needle is not bad for this one.

Now, as for the soreness after, I can't comment. I just got the shot about an hour ago and it's not sore yet. So we'll see as far as that goes. But I know I can handle soreness - it's just the needle I don't like.

As far as the knot on my head goes, the doctor said that is just a swollen lymph node reacting to the cut. Thank goodness!

i sliced my finger but good cooking the other night, and after the doctor glued the wound together she had the nurse give me a tetanus shot. now i know why my little boy was so cranky for days after. it really hurts, and here i thought i had a necrotic infection like that caused by mrsa. i am glad to see it is normal to have the painful bump and swelling, with some of the pain shooting down to my elbow. ouch.

I had the shot yesterday in the ER after slicing my leg open on a bed frame. I was asked which arm I write with, replied right arm and the shot was given in the left arm. The nurse stated it caused soreness to some. Well I am shocked that the site feels so tender, like a bad bruise! More shocking is the tender and painful feeling I have in my left breast? I am assuming this is caused by the shot. I passed a mammogram just last month. Has anyone experienced breast pain and tenderness from a tetanus shot?

I had to get my tetanus shot this summer for the start of school. It was nothing like what everyone else is describing. It isn't bad at all. If they try to put it in your arm, tell them you want it in your hip. I didn't feel it happen. It was the slightest bit sore after. Not "searing pain" or anything close to that. don't worry about this shot! You will be fine!

ok so in florida we have to get seventh grade shots, which includes the tetanus shot. everybody in my school says it hurts really badly -- not afterwards -- but when it is going in. but i also just got my cartilage pierced the other day and that hurt pretty bad. do you think it will feel like that? but you know i have to get it to enter seventh grade otherwise they will not let me start school. By the way, i'm getting it in a few hours.

I got a tetanus shot a couple of years ago and the doctor's office lost my records and now I have to get another one in order to go to college. It made my arm a little sore for the about 24 hours after I get the shot but I've never had any of the other side effects. In fact, the Gardasil shot that I got a few months ago hurt for *far* longer, giving me intermittent pain at the injection site for about two weeks afterwards.

I got the shot yesterday morning (it is now 9 PM). The shot itself didn't hurt at all, but when I woke up this morning, my arm was sore and I have a hard bump at the site of injection. My arm still hurts, but it's nothing unbearable and I don't need any painkillers like some have suggested. I guess we're all different, but this shot hasn't affected my day-to-day life at all. I'll see what it feels like tomorrow.

I just got the shot yesterday and it stung briefly going in and was fine the rest of the day. This morning, I woke up with a lump at the injection site and it is very sore to the touch locally around it. My last shot was this way too, only a little worse (felt like I had been hit with a baseball), but I did not have any other pains or problems due to the shot.

I'm 13 and getting my tetanus shot later today. I *hate* needles. I was okay about the whole tetanus shot thing until I read these posts. My 14th b-day is tomorrow, and I'm guessing that i'll be in pain the whole day. Honestly, i'm more scared about getting the shot with the needle than the symptoms. Yes, I know i'm a wimp about that. I have a very low pain tolerance. Any tips on living through the whole experiance as painless as possible?

The shot hurts the night of and the next day or so, but this time when I got it (it had been 12 years), three weeks later I still have slight pain in my upper arm from the shot!

I got a tetanus shot in my left arm (i'm right handed) and the shot didn't hurt any more than a flu shot does. I went home later and I was fine. After i went to sleep that night I woke up around 2 or 3 a.m. with body aches, a fever, chills, and an extremely sore arm. I took an advil and tried to go back to sleep. I could not sleep on my left arm because it hurt way too much! It remained sore for a few days after that. I lost the chills, aches, and fever the next day. *This is the most painful shot I have ever gotten*!

This post is really for anon35933 or anyone else who can relate or comment - I'm from NYC and I recently received a tetanus shot after my cat gave me a deep scratch and I went to the ER for medical attention. Yesterday I noticed some red little bumps, blotchiness right below my neck at my collarbone. Today it didn't seem so prevalent and wasn't bothering me. Now I have a bunch of little red bumps in that same area as well as even more (about the size of my hand spread out) over my left shoulder area. I received the tetanus shot in the right arm. I am itching a bit everywhere, but don't have a rash anywhere else. I don't feel pain, the itching is not severe, but the rash over the shoulder is prevalent. I called the hospital and they informed me that it is unlikely an allergic reaction to the medication because it is not a full body rash.

Any input? What happened in your case anon35933?

I was at a restaurant and I walked around the corner and stepped on a shard of broken glass that went through my sandal and punctured my foot. Above the restaurant was a bar and people had dropped or thrown their beer bottles or glasses on the ground. My sandal filled with blood and my friends got napkins from the restaurant to stop the bleeding and apply pressure. The manager came out and apologized and swept up the remaining broken glass. I told him that this was a law suit waiting to happen. My friends took some alcohol prep pads from the first aid kit the restaurant gave us. I cleaned up the wound pretty good, closed it with butterfly bandages and saw my doctor. She said the wound was not infected and to keep it clean and covered, so that it will heal. She also said that I should get a tetanus shot. She administered the shot and it did not hurt. I have a pretty high pain tolerance. The following morning my arm felt like someone had punched it. It was sore and painful.

I had a physical last Thursday (07/16/09) and received a tetanus shot. I believed the last time I had one was 2004. But since this was a new doctor, he figured it was best to get it now and then in ten years.

The weird thing is I remembered "something" about the shot, but not "what". So, I asked the nurse who administered if it was going to burn during injection (yes... some shots do that) or be sore afterwards. She sort of shrugged off my question and acted like it was normal.

It's not normal. All the bloggers here can attest. It truly is better to be prepared to know about the side effects than not know. I have experienced the hard lump that everyone has described. The soreness has been gradually going away. The first two nights I could not sleep on the arm that was injected. The pain radiated somehow to my "funnybone" nerve, which in turn made my entire arm feel weak and sore.

When I mentioned this to my wife, she acted like I was a "punk" and probably tensed up during the injection. I told her that wasn't the case. The actual injection didn't hurt at all. In actuality, the nurse squeezed the side of my tricep just before injecting me.

Well, I am relieved that this all isn't an anomaly, or I am not slowly developing necrotic tissue. Now that I know it can take up to several days, or even more than a week to subside, I'm at ease.

The first or second night, the soreness was so unbearable I took a single Ibuprofen. It helped me get to sleep. On Saturday, I did some aerobic activity, swung the arm, and massaged the muscle. In fact, I massage it every day. It seems to help.

I hope this testimony helps others as everyone else's descriptions have helped me.

I took tetanus shot on tuesday and i started sharp severe pain in my upper right side of the chest. The injection spot is still hard like marble but when i asked my doctor about my chest pain he said yes it happens, take ibuprofen you'll be fine. I have muscle weakness also

I had a tetanus (with d&p cause that's how they do it now.) I got the shot July 7 because I hadn't had one in over ten years. The injection didn't hurt much, no real pain 'till that evening. It's been ten days now and I can't lift that arm without searing pain. If I roll over and sleep on it-yow. My overall muscle strength is weak, and I am clumsy, dropping things, bumping into things. I have six bruises from various bumps. And mu birthday is in two days...

I got my shot on yesterday in left arm. Today it is swollen and it hurts a little.I felt weak today but nothing serious. It is not that bad. I was told to get one because I could not remember when was the last time I had it. I was in for a physical when it was recommended. I read it hurts more if you have it less than 10 years after having it before.I think it might have been 7 years ago but just not sure. I take avil for the discomfort.I slept well last night as well.Be safe and take.

I have had 3 natural childbirths..they hurt less and for a shorter period of time afterwards than this tetanus shot did!! Ok maybe not, but damn! It hurts!

I had it on Monday, its now Wednesday and I have pain and weakness in my muscles. I feel like I am carrying weights around my arm all day and I can barely lift my arm over my head. Ouch!

I received my tetanus shot Sunday at 6:00 p.m. It is now Tuesday 11:00 p.m. my arm, neck and back ache and my stomach aches too. I even made a few calls to God through the big white telephone in the bathroom if you know what I mean. I feel sick and the shot hurts more than the cut I got the stupid shot for. :-(

i had to get a tetanus shot at around 8 pm in one arm today and the other one is hurt and paining because i fell on the road riding a bike. it really hurts and i am feeling sick, symptoms of fever. its 2 am in the morning and i cant get any sleep....

I received the shot for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis six days ago. I didn't feel the shot at all. If you look away and talk to someone else while it is happening, you hardly notice it. However, I can definitely attest to muscle weakness, joint pain, and a hard, hot marble of very sore tissue at the site of injection. I'm still feeling poorly after six days, and have no idea how long it will last. I'm sure that it's not as bad for some people and it may be worse for others. Just wanted to put in my two cents: the side effects are not unbearable, but my advice is don't plan on moving within a couple of weeks of getting the shot! I'm weak, so weak. Unpacking is very difficult.

I was given a tetanus shot two weeks ago when I burned by hand very badly on a hot pan. I'm not sure why they gave me a tetanus shot for that, as you can't get anything more sterile then a pan that is at 400 degrees. Anyway, I had the same type of symptoms as most of the folks on this forum have already discussed. Soreness and stiffness in my arm for 3 or 4 days. Made it a little difficult to sleep, but I wouldn't have been sleep well anyway because of the burns.

However, my concern now is that I seem to be experiencing odd symptoms. I'm only 32 years old, in good health, with a very healthy diet, so I'm getting concerned about the constant fatigue, aches in my joints, and shooting pains in my hands that I've had over the past few days. I'm not sure it's related to the shot, but I can't figure out what else it could be. I'm sure if I go to the doctor though he'll tell me it isn't. If I knew that I would have these enduring symptoms, I never would have agreed to the shot, particularly when I didn't have a flesh wound or dirty wound that required it.

So what if your arm is sore and you have a low-grade fever for a few days. Many years ago, our family had a friend who was a fire fighter. He was stuck by a rose thorn while gardening but had no sign of infection. He went to work and several days later began to feel badly. Within a short period of time, he passed away from tetanus. This guy was only about 29 years old at the time. These vaccines are there for a reason...to save lives. So just get over that baby stuff about symptoms and do what you need to do to stay alive and healthy.

Advice from a soldier mom.

I was advised to get a tetanus because it had been 10 years since I had one. Three days after the shot I noticed a chicken pox type rash with small blisters on the left side of my chest, under my arm pit and on my back and shoulder blade...all on the left side ....the tetanus shot was given in my left arm. I got the shot on 6/10/09, I went back to the Dr. on 6/16/09..he said it was shingles. I told him it was caused from the tetanus shot but he of course denied it.

I am still suffering with pain. At the onset I had deep pain in my chest, but did not have the symptoms that are described of shingles. In fact I didn't feel any of the symptoms of shingles....all of a sudden I discovered the rash and it was already at the blister stage.

I am still suffering with pain and discomfort to this day .. 7-8-09...and probably will for several weeks more, hopefully not more than that.

I read that Novartis (Chiron) made a vaccine with M-59 adjuvant. These vaccines, including tetanus and diphtheria are the same vaccines frequently associated with adverse reactions. I don't know if Novartis made the vaccine that was given to me, but am going to try and find out.

I know of another person locally that also contracted shingles after receiving the tetanus shot. I will never take the shot again.

I made a prior post on here about my shot. No one should panic or obsess about this shot. Just be prepared that you might not feel so great the day after (I was very tired and even had a very slight fever) and your arm will feel SORE not horrible pain, just sore like you bumped it. Now how many times in our lives have we had bruises and life went on just fine. Its *no big deal*!! Its just nice to know what to expect and arrange your schedule accordingly. A few people feel lethargic and sick for a day or a day and a half. Thats it. Oh and the shot itself is absolutely no big deal. Just a tiny prick and a bit of burning that takes about 3 seconds in all to complete. All of this beats dying from lockjaw!!!!!

OMG!!! Iam getting the shot Thursday.I have to get it for school.The day after I have my birthday party with all of my crazy friends who are going to bump my arm and from reading what you guys wrote i think it is not going to be well!!

So I am hoping from the best and dont want to cancel the party and i dont know what to do. Maybe i will say stay away from the arm or some like that. LOL not.

so its painless till after? im getting in a baby needle (thank god) but i have a very low pain tolerance to anything peircing, but as bruises go, im fine but im getting them tomorrow (them as in my meningitis and tetanus) but the pain in both sound more like side effects

Got my shot 10 days ago and I still have a "hard marble" under my skin. It also itches. Slowly, the swelling is going down. Maybe one more week. Sheesh

I received my vaccine yesterday as a requirement for nursing school. The nurse asked me if I was right or left handed, which I thought was odd. When I told her I was right handed, she said she would give it to me in my left arm then. I know now why. It's the morning after, and I had problems sleeping last night. My arm is pretty sore, and I have problems lifting it as well. Although it is sore, it only feels like I have pulled a muscle. It is tight and sore, like after you work out too hard, or lift too many weights. Not that bad, but it is uncomfortable.

I am a healthy, if not somewhat inactive 15-year-old girl, and my mom scheduled a surprise tetanus shot for me. I've heard so many horror stories about how painful they are (I have a very low tolerance to pain, and and even lower one for needles. When I went in to get my finger pricked I cried like a baby, and my little brother, when his turn came, sat and *looked* at the mess running down like he was watching TV. God, I wanted to faint!). After throwing a hissy fit I decided to do a little research on the procedure, and I just wanted to thank you guys for submitting your posts. It won't be so bad now that I know what to expect, and I'm really glad to see that the actual injection shouldn't be too bad. I'm still a little nervous--yeah yeah its just a little thing I know I've heard it all before--but I saw it said repeatedly that its all in the individual's mind. I'll try to think positive!!

Thanks again, guys!

Got a tetanus shot a couple of days ago because I stepped on a rusty rake in the yard. It was no big deal when I received the shot, not even that night. Yesterday all through the day, my arm hurt worse and worse. It got to the point that I couldn't move my arm without pain. I applied ice packs and OTC pain medication. Today is a little better (but not much). I am hoping this will go away soon.

Last night while having a party/camp out

at my friend's party, walked all over the

dimly lit wilderness, it wasn't until there was an actual light shining on that pathway and i was

going at a slow jog, at that

moment just my luck with mother nature,

no not a thorn bush but a broken piece of

wood from out of no where, with a nail

sticking out punctured my foot in one side

out the other. None the less, it's been 6 years

since i was last vaccinated and am going in

at 4 to get my shot, i do not have much muscle mass. I have quite a high pain tolerance.

i hope this goes well!

i will keep this website updated

Today is Wednesday and I received my Tetanus shot last Friday. I consider myself to be a tough guy since I play a lot of physical contact sports. Anyways, before I was given the shot by the nurse, she said, "Since you have big muscles, it won't hurt as much. Just Kidding!" Before I could ask what she meant, she gave me a shot and I thought it was over. I told her goodbye and went on my way.

Saturday morning, my left arm had the worst pain. I went to the gym and could not run, nor could I lift weights. I told my sister how badly it hurts and she said I was being a "baby". Later I read that the more muscle mass a person has, the more a tetanus shot will hurt. I told more people and they think I am exaggerating my pain. I am glad to see that I am not the only who is experiencing this pain.

Stepped on a rusty nail on Sunday, the nail went into my heel. It wasn't too deep, but the fact that it happened right before we started playing paintball and running through nasty muddy water, swamps, etc kinda made me re-think the tetanus shot. So I made an appointment and went to the Dr yesterday (Tuesday). Dr told me he was more worried about infection in general than tetanus, but the tetanus shot was a good idea (I had already gotten the shot from the nurse when the Dr told me this). I had every intention of getting the shot and wanted to do it on a day where I didn't have a softball game because I knew it would make my arm sore.

The shot itself was painless, last night after the shot was relatively pain free, a little sore, but nothing like I remembered so I thought I may have avoided the arm ache I remember from 12 years ago... Woke up this morning and my arm was significantly sore, but I would not say it's a 10/10 on a scale of 1-10. I do have a softball game tonight and I feel like it's going to be a little hard to swing a bat full speed or catch a ball with my right hand (I throw lefty, shot was in right arm), but I don't feel like it's anything worse than I was expecting...

Everyone reacts differently to medicine, and like someone said above, comments you find on the internet are usually from people seeking out help with a problem or an issue so most of these comments are from people trying to find out of their terrible symptoms are common, whereas the people who don't have bad side effects will never seek out answers to their non-existent symptoms so they won't post comments here.

Just to keep things fair and share the other side of the story: I got a TDap a couple days ago... I literally couldn't feel the actual injection, not even a bit of pressure (I give blood regularly, so needles are nothing to me). Now it feels about as bad as if someone had punched me in the arm-- that is to say, a minor bruise that I barely notice unless I touch the injection site or flex the muscle oddly. No redness, no swelling. I don't know the statistics of the vaccine and its effects, but I do know that people rarely feel the need to post about mundane experiences on the internet, so the people like me, without pain, are obviously underrepresented. Don't worry about the shot-- that will only make it worse... psychosomatic symptoms and all that jazz.

I just got a tetanus shot today because I got saliva in a paper cut while rescuing baby skunks. I had to start the rabies series as well as get this one. The rabies deal was 1 regular rabies shot and 5 hemoglobin shots spread all over my body. While getting the shots, the hemoglobin ones were a *lot* worse than the others. But now 10 hours later the tetanus one is the worst. I now have to get another rabies shot in the arm that the tetanus was in today in three days. I was hoping to read it would not be sore by then, but now I am not so sure. I hope it is because I can not imagine getting a shot in that arm right now.

I received a shot as a form of treatment for Lupus several years ago. Within a few hours of getting it, my arm hurt so bad I couldn't even move it... Then a large potato shaped welt showed up at the injection site that was approx 5 x 3 and at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch raised up off my skin level. It was extremely red and sensitive to touch. I ran a fever and felt extremely tired. I went to my doctor and was told that I didn't need to get the shot anymore because my body was trying to push the tetanus right back out of my body through my muscle, tissue and skin, from the same direction it went in. It was my bodies way of fighting off the stuff on its own and that I more than likely had no fear of ever having tetanus.

Thanks for all of your stories! I got a tetnus shot yesterday. I typically have a very high tolerance for pain and persevere through most illnesses. I woke early this morning unable to sleep and spent the whole day laying on the couch. After much insistence from my family I took my temperature and called our family doctor. As I waited for a response I found this article and many comments. I suddenly have a great sense of relief....I am not having unheard of reactions. Thanks for all of the comments.

I got the tetanus shot Monday after having a fishhook stuck in my big toe. They had a hard time getting it out but they finally did (in the ER). After I got the tetanus shot right away felt like my arm was swollen and hurting. Now the next day was worse, I couldn't move it and it turned red and a big knot was there, even a little touch hurts it. Now it's thursday and hurts bad and now its stinging. I did run a temp with this but it was a low grade.

If you hurt yourself like i did then get one, If not then don't.

I am a nurse and I also have a high pain tolerance. I work with adult cardiac patients and therefore the only vaccines I give are for the flu and pneumonia. Last week I got bit by a patient and was given TDap in the ER. Today is day 8... I feel like I have the flu with a low grade fever, muscle aches and nausea. My right arm on a pain scale of 1-10 is a 10. The pain is radiating to my shoulder, neck and even head. Due to the intense pain I have not slept well in 8 days. Most people say it only lasts 2-3 days. I have felt debilitated for 8 and it is not getting any better yet. I know vaccines save lives but I will never get this one again.

Wow... this shot did a number on me! The injection itself was painless. 24 hours after the shot I felt like I'd been run over. One of the worst headaches I've ever had and a low grade fever - both lasted for 2 days. Today is day 5 and I'm still not feeling that great. The arm soreness is still present also. I wouldn't recommend this shot unless absolutely necessary.

Don't do it! I'm a healthy, fit and active 35 year old guy. I went to my annual physical and the Dr. asked me up to 3 times if i wanted the shot... I regret very, very few things i've done. This is one of them. 5 days of complete terror. Constant headaches. Fever. Pain on my arm, shoulder and arm pit. Lack of sleep. Neck and back stiffness and of course an overwhelming sense of fatigue. Had to cancel all my weekly vacation plans and of course ruined my friends and family's as well. This is my contribution to society. Don't do it.

I had a tetanus shot about 11 years ago. I was told to keep it moving, and while it did feel bruised for about a day, I moved furniture and had no problems.

I just got one again yesterday. It is sore (bruise-like pain) to touch or pressure. An area of about 1" in diameter where it's red, warm to touch and rock hard. In general, it's not really affecting my functioning.

I know it's bad for some people, but it's not so bad for everyone...sorry to the people it's terrible for, but everyone shouldn't let that scare them away thinking it's like that for 100% of the people who get it. That's why I decided to post.

I got my 10 year booster shot of tetanus a couple of days ago after not having one since I was 10 (so I'm about 20 years overdue!) The doctors office was giving them to anyone who hadn't had them in awhile - I'm thinking they probably get paid to do it since that's not what I was there for at all.

The day I got it, my arm felt extremely sore and the following day I had a temperature over 101 degrees and felt like I'd been mowed over by a truck. All I wanted to do was sleep. Today is much better but my neck is very stiff and sore. Not sure if that's a side effect or if I should be concerned. This shot is a real pain.

I'm a 25-year-old female, otherwise healthy. Two days ago I had a bad, bad, bad downhill fall onto some gravelly, dirty pavement and scraped my knees and elbows horribly. I was carrying some things and wearing impractical shoes--I wasn't paying attention and I just dived into the pavement. Ordinarily I wouldn't worry about these things, but there was so much blood and I was so very shaky and scared that my best friend took me to the ER.

In the ER, a very kind and attentive doctor cleaned me up, picked some little rocks out of my abrasion, packed me with neosporin, wound my knee generously with soft gauze and bandages, and talked me through the tetanus shot. The whole experience was very, very gentle, and all my fears were assuaged. Usually I'm not afraid of getting shots, but I was so shaky and worried after my fall. I'm glad I had the attention of a doctor with a good bedside manner.

Two days later I'm still feeling a little bruised and tired. My arm feels like it has a big bruise, and the rest of my body does too (probably from the fall and the scrapes.) I am feeling a bit under-the-weather, but I'm sure I'll be fine in a few days, and I'm taking it easy. I wish I wasn't tired and I wish my arm didn't hurt, but I don't want to take my chances. I do feel a little yucky, but it's much, much better than the alternative.

Vaccines save lives. Tetanus is a horrible, painful, debilitating disease that can cause excruciating suffering or even death. I'd much rather suffer through a sore arm and general malaise for a few days than worry about a deadly disease. In the industrialized world, we don't often see the truly horrible infectious diseases, like polio and pertussis and diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable disease. Please make sure your kids get their shots, and get a booster if a doctor recommends it.

I had a physical yesterday and my Doctor decided to give me the tetanus shot since it had been quite a while since i got the last one. From what i had heard i knew it would hurt, but never like this. Not only is my whole arm extremely sore, but my back and my neck are also sore. Last night i couldn't sleep. i had to keep my arm elevated and today i feel extremely tired and my body hurts like i got run over by a semi truck. I don't recommend you getting this shot unless absolutely necessary.

I'm a nurse and i haven't kept up with my tetanus booster. I had to get one yesterday along with a physical. Of course I got the whole schpeel about massaging it if it gets sore or stiff....

my arm is extremely sore and not just at the entrance site, and a deep down soreness. I've iced it all day at work. This is ridiculous...i'll *never* get another tetanus shot and I don't recommend it unless you've scratched yourself with something rusty already seriously, though I do recommend keeping your kids shots up to date, this one *hurts* and for days.

I did grin and bare it, however, After the High Temp, Hot-Sore-and Red Left Arm, It all went away and for the most part I'm better. But today 16 days after the shot, My arm is *very* sore and tender where the shot was administered, *deep* in the tissue, if you press it hurts! 1-10 a 10!

I have made another appointment to see the doctor, some suggested the nurse may have hit a nerve? Ill post back to let you all know.....

I received a tetanus shot yesterday after having an accident where my knee was bashed up and bleeding for extended periods of time on the ground. The doctor I saw on-site, was very helpful and said that tetanus comes from the soil around us and if you're on the ground with an open wound, it's probably a wise idea to get a shot since I hadn't had one in quite some time.

From my readings, only a hand-full of people suffer any ailments. I'm tired and not very hungry, my arm is in some pain, but nothing compared to my injury. The doctor who administered the dosage said I'd have muscle stiffness for 2 days easily and maybe more. My arm doesn't have any redness, it's just swollen with a little red dot where the needle went in. My neck also has a feeling of being tired, but again, it could have been from the accident.

One thing to keep aware of is; Most people in the world, don't surf the internet. Out of those who *do* surf, only a hand full would know how to search for a site to post like this. Out of those people, only a very small percentage, maybe .5% would actually post. So yes, on the internet, there are horror stories about people who get hurt from a tetanus shot, but in reality it's such a small percentage of the US let alone the world, it's just not worth getting in a hissy fit about.

I'll post later in the week if things are better. -tye

I'm a 43 yr old man and just received a Tetanus shot on Wednesday after not having one for 13yrs. The nurse told me to massage the arm after the shot because it would get sore. She wasn't lying, not only that, but I've been itching like crazy and it's only been two days. I've also experienced lack of sleep, and generally not feeling up to par. Pretty wild.

My arm stayed sore for a couple of days and it seemed like I was a bit more tired than normal.

Otherwise smooth sailin, and all is now well. The shot itself is a breeze, but there are reported side effects so just be aware. Push-ups, cool idea, next shot I have I will remember this! Hum wonder if I can still *do* a push-up? lol.

I just got the shot on Monday and it is now Wednesday and my arm is still quite sore. I have had trouble sleeping the last two nights and I too have the red hot bump on my arm.

In regards to doing push-ups after the shot, I would have to agree. I had completely forgotten about that or I would have done so. I was in the military too and they did have us do push-ups after all our shots and it did help. Thanks to whoever that was that posted that post. I will have to remember that for my family for the future.

To those of you who are afraid of needles I did not feel the poke at all just the heat from the liquid going in it is all very quick.

Wow, how nice that your shots have all been so easy for you. I was not advised by my doctor on my yearly physicals to ever get a tetanus shot. In fact the online information leans more towards discontinuing the practice unless someone has a very deep puncture wound.

Glad to hear your shots and boosters have always been easy for you. For some others, that isn't the case. Everyone is different.

I don't understand all the fuss about tetanus shots. I got one when I was 7 after tripping and falling into a drain. It hurt about as much as a bruise, and I had a sore arm for about a day or two, but nothing much. Several years later at 13 I got a booster, which also felt like a bruise. Sore arm for a day or two. No other side effects. Personally I think it's all in the mind, and it's only as bad as you make it out to be.

Then again, my parents are doctors so I have received numerous vaccinations in the last 19 years of my life (shame on you 50-year old commenters!) so it's highly possible that I've just grown used to the typical side effects of jabs. They go away after about a week, after all.

I injured my foot quite badly yesterday at home; dropped a heavy object on it and by this morning could barely walk or put on shoes.

Went to ER (thank God for good insurance!) and along with X-rays was given a tetanus shot. I argued mildly at first and said I did not want or need a tetanus shot. It seemed however that I was going to *get* one, and I did.

The shot itself was no big deal at all. A bit of burning but very quick.

6 hours later my arm feels like I was punched *really* hard in the muscle.

Still again no real biggie, but I am PO'd after reading these posts because I asked three times if there were any side effects. I was told *no*.

Apparently there are!! I am a firm believer in folks having control of their own bodies. Had I been told about the possibility of being sick and missing yet more work, I would have adamantly refused the shot. The puncture wound to my foot is extremely small, little more than a scratch. The ER Dr. told me that a patient denied a tetanus shot and died within a week. Oh my goodness. Well what is done is done.

Just hoping I don't miss more work!!

Thanks for this informative venue.

I received a tetanus shot on Mon, it didn't hurt at all, I didn't need it other than my nurse recommended it since it had been over 10 years. I asked before the shot if I might get sick? She said No. Just a sore arm for a day or two. Well today is Friday and I've had a bad week, I had to go home early from work Tuesday, Arm sore, Fever 101.4, body *aches*!, Headache and very tired, but unable to sleep, Agghh! Wednesday was better, Arm sore, little red around area, Thursday, Red around grew much larger area, *hot, hard and sore!' Same Friday... I hope it goes away before next week, It a real pain to sleep on just my back or right side.

I had the shot last Thursday, it's now Monday morning and I can finally move my arm around. Still hurts, though.

I am 53 and can say with confidence that I will never get this shot again. It was not worth it to lose four days of my life. If I ever get a deep puncture wound and can't clean it properly, I'll rethink.

I got a shot two days ago and came here to see if I had an infection?? Or see if these were normal side effects. Fever on the couch all weekend, cold sweats. They didn't tell me any of this was possible.

I got a TDaP vaccine injection in my upper left arm Friday morning. It is now Monday morning, and I am taking the day off work as I spent the entire weekend on the couch.

Saturday was definitely the worst. My left arm hurt incredibly, and I had to keep it close to my body, as if in a sling, to avoid it hurting a lot. Throughout the day, I could feel the pain spread throughout the left side of my body: left arm, left armpit, neck, into head on left side, down left leg.

Sunday was a bit better, though I did have some very painful leg spasms in my left leg at various times that day. I still have a headache and my arm still hurts, but today is much better. I may have also been weak and feverish, but it's hard to say as I mostly lay as motionless as I could all weekend.

Planning to go back to work tomorrow, and hoping my pain is done by then.

I got my shot on Friday. It didn't hurt at all...until 4am the following morning. It feels like a charlie horse, but gets better as time goes on.

Everyone knows these shots make your arm hurt, but it's bearable. It is now Monday and I have a bruise where the needle went in and also swelling & redness. It feels like a bruise. It's not that bad. The shot makes you very uncomfortable, but it's not agonizing. I am a big baby when it comes to pain, but it's not as bad as the other comments say.

I took the first tetanus vaccine after I got hit on the head with a metal bar. They gave me the shot on my right and left arm in the ER and told me to get another after a month. No side effects. The one I took after a month was in the right arm only and I didn't expect anything to happen. I wasn't warned about any side effects.

My God!! It is a killer. A hard lump on the right arm where the injection was administered. Chills and joint aches. Muscles twitching. Throat inflammation. Neck muscles tight. A feeling of my chest being pressured downwards. Dizziness. Nausea. Loss of appetite. Weight loss. And the most weird feeling is the itching with the sensation of a worm moving up and down my skin! If only they had told me. I am so annoyed they didn't warn me. I thought I had a disease. I thought i was dying!!

I just got a tetanus shot two days ago, the shot did not hurt at all. That night I felt great pain where the needle was injected, now I have a huge red mark around the area and it is very warm and hard feeling. It hurts pretty bad. I also am feeling nauseous and can't sleep at night.

I got mine today and I thought it was going to hurt and when they gave it too me, it didn't hurt at all! And for some reason people say it really hurts afterward, but mine doesn't hurt at all..weird.

Hey guys, I had a tetanus shot exactly a month ago in the muscle of my left thigh, I had this in conjunction with other shots Hep A, typhoid, as I'm traveling to New Guinea. It is as painful a month later as the day it was administered. Doc thinks the nurse may have hit a nerve, have been prescribed steroids, but they've made no difference.

I had a tetanus shot in the ER on Monday and am having swelling, redness and *pain*. It was not given into a muscle. I called and talked to a nurse who told me they should have given it in the muscle and that it sounds like it's infected. She suggested that I return to the ER then told me I would be billed for another ER visit. Talk about upset! Shouldn't they have to see me again to correct their mistake?

I had a tetanus shot on Monday after a kitchen accident sent me to the ER. I was told it might be "sore for a day or two". The shot wasn't very painful, but by Monday night I had a lump at the site along with redness that is hot to the touch. Today it's even worse. Has anyone else had this reaction? Could it be an infection?

The same happened to me

Got a shot today and didn't hurt one bit

about... 5-6 hours later it's painful, feels like a bruise constantly being pressed on.

i got my tetanus shot a few days ago! at first i didn't feel anything, but later on i did and my arm started to feel really sore. what it felt like was... like someone keeps punching my arm. it's not that bad.

People should get tetanus shots once every 10 years. I got mine the other day, and yeah it hurts, but c'mon people, there are worse things in life. Get the shot, be safe, life goes on.

I'm 19, I was due in 2005 for my last shot.

After watching my classmates get *stabbed* for their hepatitus B shots, I am *extremely* Shot-a-Phobic. I can barely take the 'poke' of them taking blood. Let alone violently stabbing me for something I may possibly not even ever get.

I Will lose health care, in a month.

... Is it WORTH getting my shot?

Can't they administer a shot to me, in a suspected case? with the same results?

D= Anything but a damn shot. Oh, Please. Anything.

Thank you so much for this discussion and information. I received a tetanus shot five days ago and have been experiencing extreme pain up and down my arm, neck, upper back, armpit, bicep, etc.

The nurse had told me it might hurt for 4 days. I called her yesterday to inquire about the severity of my pain and she said it may last a few more days. She also asked if I lived near an emergency room. That was consoling. Anyway, each day the pain moves around and lessens ever so slightly.

The first few days I took pain killers just to get by, but I'm toughing it out now. Hope the pain subsides completely pretty soon. It is very debilitating.

Just got my TDap a few hours ago. I do recall the pain afterward with my last booster and expecting more of the same probably starting sometime tonight. What was new to me today was how I didn't feel the shot at all! I was expecting a slight sting at the very least, but actually I didn't even realize he gave me the shot. Either that guy was really really good or they're coming out with micro needles or something.

I got the shot yesterday morning and my arm is killing me. It didn't hurt immediately after but has gotten progressively worse. I feel like they left the needle in there. My friend who is in the military said they tell him to do push ups immediately after getting any shot and it is suppose to help you recover. I think it is too late for me. I don't think I could physically complete a push up at this point because I'm in so much pain. I am going to take some ibuprofen and hope it helps. This is seriously affecting my life. My arm kills even when I am holding still. And when I try to lift my son or reach for something in the cupboard or just move it at all the pain is ridiculous. My doctor told me I needed the pertussis in the shot because I plan on getting pregnant soon. But now I'm wondering if it really was necessary. This pain feels familiar and I think I've had this booster in the last ten years. This sucks.

I had the booster done yesterday and I had a moderate amount of discomfort in my upper right arm. It feels much better today (24 hours later). I read that the longer it has been since your last inoculation, the less it hurts, and since my last booster was at least 12 years ago, and maybe as many as 18 years ago, I tend to believe it. I got the booster b/c of a bad cut. I went to have it looked at to make sure I didn't need a stitch/that my cut was healing properly and requested the booster. B/c it had been so long, I got the shot that covers pertussis. I don't want the whooping cough, either. Better safe than sorry, at the end of the day, in my humble opinion.

I got a dpt booster 1 month ago. The pain is just no fun but the weakness in the arm is very frustrating. I will never get another booster again. I'm 42!

seriously, this pain is ridiculous. i just got the shot yesterday and could hardly even sleep last night; it is still virtuously useless today. They put it in my right arm, though, which may make it worse since I am right-handed. Honestly, if i had known it was going to hurt this much, I never would have agreed to get it!

I just got scraped on an old dusty metal bookshelf in an abandoned building. Minor surface scrape and I'm frantically trying to find sites/advice on what to do. After reading about the booster I dont know if I want to get it now. I dont think its very serious but then again, want to be safe and not sorry.... AHHH

i am getting my injection in a couple of days and now i feel like hell from all the things i have heard i hate this needle as it is and now i am scared to even go to school.

I had a tetanus shot yesterday. The injection itself did not hurt at all and I have not had any problems/ pain with it since..

Just thought I would deliver some positive news for those of you about to go and get a shot...!!

I got my shot 3 days ago and I feel like death. The doc said it should go away in 2 days. It seems to be getting worse. After reading all these posts... Im beginning to lose faith.

My arm is useless and I wanna die. Thats all.

I received a booster tetanus shot last week. The first few days i was sore at the site of injection. Now 1 week later my arm is in great pain, i can barely move it and cannot use it. I have to keep it close to my body for it not to hurt. Am applying cold packs and taking painkillers at night. I now regret having done the booster, especially after reading the info re the necessity of follow-up shots.

I just got my booster yesterday, left arm. I also have either a sprained wrist or tendinitis. I actually spent much of today with my arm in a sling. Yes, painful, but yes, bearable. Advil is a truly wonderful discovery.

it does not hurt that much. very bearable. but then again, I'm strong

I just got my tetanus shot for college. I also just started playing drums for my university's gospel choir. Its been a day since I got it and I tried to practice playing but my arms felt weak.

People at church have been welcoming me back from college (Im on break) and have giving me pats on the arm which has also made made the day hard on my arms. The moral of this story is that Tetanus shots and God don't mix.

For the first few days after the shot (in left arm), I could not lay on that side, due to pain. I'm now ten days after my booster shot, and I have an odd kind of pain that has slowly progressed from my arm, to my shoulder, chest, and now my neck, all on the left side. My right side is fine. The pain seems to be from inflammation of glands and muscles, some of which are very tender to touch. I hope this reaction goes away rather soon.

Ya, i got the Shot a month ago in my left arm and my arm hurt for a week, and then went away. But now the weird thing is exactly a month later, in the exact same spot, on my right arm is hurting bad, i dont know if they're related, but is is kinda funny.

I just got the tetanus shot today. The doctor told me that you're supposed to get it every 10 years, +/-. My arm is not sore yet but says it varies from person to person.

I got a tetanus shot 22 days ago after stepping on a piece of wood that went up inside my foot. The muscle in my arm where the shot was given is still so sore that the arm is pretty much useless. I've used it despite the pain in an effort to strengthen the muscle, but it causes the pain to become severe. I was taking prescription strength ibuprofen for pain, but it is making me sick to my stomach, so I stopped taking it. The pain itself is now making me sick to my stomach. The doctor is not concerned since there is no redness or swelling. I've been putting a moist heating pad on it during the night. I just insisted on seeing the doctor and have an appt in 2 days. On a scale from 1 to 10, the pain level is a 10. Am I expected to grin and bear it and consider this normal?

I have just be given a Tetanus TD injection and do not know exactly why? (do not remember last time)

I did not get hurt or cut. Is there another reason for giving this to a 63 yr old woman?

Thanks

dee

how much difference in months must transcurr between the last shot of tetanus and the next one??? could it be just less than 20 months and wich ones will be the collateral problems if exist?