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I received a large, oily depot injection in my deltoid (left upper shoulder) area, which I believe was not done properly as it immediately swelled up and was very painful for days afterwards. The injection was supposed to dissipate within 6 weeks, but now, 6 months later, the medicine is still active (antabuse/disulfiram). And recently, the swelling is worse, and still painful, 6 months later! I aspirated 2 oily droplets about 1cm big with ultrasound guidance a couple of days ago, but the swelling is still there, and so is the effects of this medicine. What can I do to get this terrible medicine out of my arm? thank you for the help!


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