A shot only lasts a moment but the pain can last a lifetime. That especially seems to be true for many people who have been receiving the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. For many who have gotten the H1N1 vaccine, they are now living with pain and discomfort that the doctors cannot seem to help them with. Today we wanted to share the story of a reader named Kathy. After getting the H1N1 vaccine in November, Kathy developed severe leg pain that has continued to the present time. This pain is so bad that she is basically unable to sleep. The following is Kathy's story: I received the H1N1 shot in mid November. That night, I felt like I had drank about 40 cups of coffee, and my legs ached so badly I was in tears. It is now March 4, and I am now scheduled to see a rheumatologist and a neurologist as the pain I'm having is severe and has not let up. I can't sleep, because of the pain, and if I do fall asleep, the pain wakes me and is severe when I try to turn over. My legs are weak and tremble. Both legs are affected equally. I've missed work because of it, and expect that will only get worse. I so regret ever getting that shot!

