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Old 04-27-2008, 09:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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but I already read that.



I'm curious about anything else they might not have mentioned, like funny marks on the skin or anything like that. Or is it likely for the symptoms to show sooner (e.g., less than 12 hours).

I have pain in my back/neck/shoulders as well, but I'm chalking that up to the amount of work and digging/planting I did yesterday.
Oops. It's early Sunday, haven't had my coffee yet...
It might do you well to go to the ER or Urgent Care and get a shot anyway, and still make an appointment with your doc. I did that when I stepped on an old nail.

Never had tetanus, not anyone I know, so other than the classic jaw and stiffness symptoms, not sure what else to look for.
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