shingles jab

[Daffodil1958]

Good morning has anyone had a bad reaction to their second shingles jab? First one was fine a slight sore arm but this time well I can’t tell you the reaction I had ….. muscle ache painful ears severe headache and a temperature anyone else suffered or was it just me!!! The arm didn’t hurt how ironic is that.

[MadBunny]

Yes, but I was the opposite to you . Similar symptoms after the first one. I felt dreadful and had to stay in bed for a day. Thankfully it didn't last long. With the second one I only had an achy arm. Hope you're feeling better soon .

[Daffodil1958 in reply to MadBunny]

thanks definitely staying on the sofa today.

[MadBunny in reply to Daffodil1958]

Have a good rest 🐰

[Daffodil1958 in reply to MadBunny]

Cat on my lap cushions fluffed up perfect. 👍

[MadBunny in reply to Daffodil1958]

Sounds good 😁🐰

[helenlw7]

I had a bad reaction to the second jab - sore arm but high temperature, headache, muscle and joint pain. It was bad enough for me to stay in bed for a couple of days.

[Daffodil1958 in reply to helenlw7]

It was certainly a rough night feet up on the sofa day.

[Titch55]

I had a very sore arm with the first one. The second one my arm was so much more painful. The following day I got a very painful armpit and as the morning went on the pain went into my chest. It got worse and hurt to take a deep breath. I rang 111 and they sent an ambulance! They did all the checks and assured me it wasn’t my heart so I opted to stay at home. It took about 5 hours to settle and I was fine the next day.

[Daffodil1958 in reply to Titch55]

It is a strange jab glad to know you are ok now.

[Wobbies]

Bad reaction to firts one but nothing to the second.

[Daffodil1958 in reply to Wobbies]

Glad to know you are ok just out trying to blow the tiredness away 🤣

[medway-lady]

Yes and arm hurt too. For over 2 weeks but better than Shingles I thought although I did get another bout but not too bad. Shingrex is only 70% effective but still worth it.

[Daffodil1958 in reply to medway-lady]

Arm is very red today I know what you mean I’ve had shingles a few times.

[sule]

Very bad symptoms after the second jab.

[valks]

Like MadBunny I had a really bad reaction to the first one and was laid up for 2 days. Haven't had the 2nd one yet, I've got that to look forward to.

[Grumpyoldmare]

Haven't had the second yet but still have after effects of the first now 5 weeks later!

[Trees17]

Yes! Both injections hurt so much - and then it felt like I had flu the day after both jabs.

[HeadInASpin]

Both jabs gave me a very sore arm with an egg sized lump. It took almost ten days for the lump to go down. I had a very bad flare after the first but not been too bad after the second.

[Rusticgarden]

Had both no problems, the ones they give to immunosuppressived are not live vaccines so can only give a sore arm

[Lizard28]

Sorry it’s affecting you like that but I was very lucky, hubby and I had only had a slightly sore arm. Hopefully it won’t last for long.

[Seatgeorge]

Yes second one was a stinker arm ached for 2 days plus headache, a bit of an intersection not nice.

[Seatgeorge]

Yes second one was a stinker arm ached for 2 days plus headache, a bit of an intersection not nice.

[vonniesims]

Had a very red swollen painfull area around the second injection site

[DaliLove]

I had a terrible reaction to the 2nd shingle jab!. I was ill for about 4 days. Every muscle in my body hurt, I couldn't walk without pain. I felt so ill, it was truly horrendous.

[Lolabridge]

Yes! Hope that means I’m now well protected 🤞🏻

[Bookworm55]

No reaction to either, except a mildly sore arm. Guess I was lucky! Hope it still worked…

[Wraf22]

well yes, I thought it was just me. Absolutely knocked to be sideways. Felt like I had a really bad bout of flu and it took me a week at least before I felt almost human.

[Nannalyn]

Very interesting. Do you know, or, can find out which shingles vaccine you had. I have just had my first 2 rituximab infusions and must wait 12 weeks before I can have the shingles vaccination. Rheumatology have advised that it must be a NON LIVE VACCINE OF SHINGRIX.

[Gigi71]

I’m to have mine on Thursday, I’m a bit worried as I normally react to any vaccine. Did you stop your bio med and methotrexate injection. Thanks x

[Shezza39]

I had a bad reaction to second one also. Confined to bed with temperature, headache and so sore all over.

[smilelines]

both times I was on the couch with a massive headache, aches and a fever.

[Daffodil1958 in reply to smilelines]

Certainly the worst I’ve ever felt after all of my many jabs! Hope all ok now.

[smilelines in reply to Daffodil1958]

Me, too. I was sick for a few days. I tell anyone I know who is getting it to plan a time when you have no fun plans!

[126Jessie]

Yes, terrible flare with first jab . Second jab felt very ill, flu and vomiting. Lasted about 5 days….. I apparently said” when will this ever end?” to my husband whilst being sick, much to his amusement 😳🤣Thankfully it did pass and hopefully better than getting shingles. Hope you feel better soon and that the worse is over xx

[Daffodil1958 in reply to 126Jessie]

I feel lucky I’ve got over it pretty quick although the arm is still very red and sore.