So here I am.....in bed feeling as rough as I've done for some time, and more than just a little sorry for myself.
Yesterday morning, I went for my 5th covid vaccination and was given Moderna this time....I've previously had two AZ and two Pfizer with absolutely no adverse effects.
Throughout the day I felt completely fine and at bed time the only noticeable change was a sore arm.
However!........ unfortunately I awoke at 3am and everything had changed!! I felt very cold and had the shivers and also felt very, very nauseous! 😕 I couldn't get back to sleep as I felt so rough. I had quite a high temperature and ached all over (a different feeling to the aches of PMR) and my legs were weak and like jelly. I've spent most of this morning sleeping.
To cover all possibilities, I did a LF test which showed negative for covid. So, I've taken paracetamol, I'm drinking plenty of water, I've managed to keep my meds down and I'm laid in bed listening to the birds!
It's so frustrating but I do feel marginally improved. I don't feel sick anymore but I don't feel up to getting dressed and going downstairs yet.
I was so sure I'd be fine again..... that'll teach me!!
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I've since heard from a couple of other people that Moderna had more of an impact on them too. Haha! I'm not really moaning about it. I'm fortunate to be offered it, but I like to be 'pottering' about.... so only feeling well enough to lay in bed all day doesn't sit well with me. Thankyou for responding.
Hi Kendrew so sorry to read you're feeling so poorly. What a shame they can't have a continuity with these vaccines. All mine have been Pfizer. I don't think I'll be able to take up the 5th one when offered, can't afford to feel rough while looking after hubs and Jen going of on her hols on Monday. I will miss her so much, she has been absolutely brilliant with her dad. Fell better soon and just rest. I love listensing to the birds at night when they settle down to sleep and in the mornings at 4am...just a wonderful sound.
My last one on 18th May was Spikevax/Moderna (in my case the 4th) - all others Pfizer.. Did feel it a bit more than previous, but just assumed it was because system was already "primed"...
..someone else I knew had Pfizer as his 4th, others had been AZ...and he felt rougher with last one. Neither of us on Pred...
Seemed to have tried them all with varying degrees of after effects. Have not yet, however, experienced Moderna. 5th jab next, hopefully not Moderna.
Have just checked last booster (4th in April of this year) and discovered it was Moderna!! I used to be quite an intelligent woman - not sure where that went
oh Heather! the good news is that it means your immune system is giving a good fight and the vaccine will be WORKING splendidly! but ugh to that and I am getting my next shot within a month and hmmmmm will pick Pfizer again. I was toying with the idea of having a different sort as I have been Pfizer all the way and your suffering SAVED me. (I'm sure that makes it worth it to you. haha.) FEEL BETTER and do NOT bother to get up today. Why should you!!
I did ask for one of the other two but seemingly there's an issue with non availability of one and the supply chain of the other. (can't remember which one was which!) Don't know if that's globally, nationally or just here in the south of UK.
Makes one wonder if those jabs should be mixed. I’ve had four jabs of Pfizer and I will refuse a mixed of moderna. Until now have felt fine and avoided the dreaded called corona.
A lot of my elderly friends are now getting infected lately. I suppose my turn will come sooner than later. 😩
In the meanwhile I’ll just try to be careful, wear a mask at all times, and keep away from crowded places.
I was wondering whether to post. I had my booster 8 days ago and have felt awful since the second day. The nights have a nightmarish quality and I have no energy at all. I went to a garden centre yesterday and had to sit on a wall almost immediately. I have a dull ache in my armpit ( lymph nodes?). The deserted vaccine centre, presided over by one man didn’t feel very professional. I was told that the vaccine was Pfizer upon asking. I keep waiting to feel better. I maybe do a bit today, I’m sleeping a lot in the day. I had no reaction to the previous 4. At least one was Pfizer. Rough is a good description of how I feel. I had one episode of waking up burning hot with cystitis symptoms.
I definitely feel drowsy and sleepy now too. I wouldn't say I've got cystitis but I have felt the need to go to the loo more frequently.
I asked if there was any paper work to detail my vaccination and told no, not anymore. A batch number would surely be useful to know in the event of any problems?
The lady who vaccinated me wasn't a nurse clinician....she was a dental hygienist who'd been trained up specifically. Interesting! She did seem competent though.
Yes......I believe at one point, when the pandemic was at it's most demanding on medical staff, almost anyone with some other professional status could sign up to be trained to administer the vaccine. She was one of them and has continued to do so in her spare time.
Interesting about the documentation: I got a card with 1 crossed out and 5 written in and the vaccine and batch details, as I did for my 4th. The only one I didn’t get anything for was the 3rd, which was delivered at my own GP surgery.Incidentally, my 4th was Moderna, and definitely the worst reaction … I recognise the nausea and aching … but my 5th which was Pfizer like 1, 2 and 3 was also slightly more of a reaction than the others.
Hi Jane , how strange I had cystitis symptoms too along with everything else. I’m not medical and it’s new technology, I’m torn between being intrigued and interested, to hating side effects, but feeling thankful. Hopefully they’re able to get the new Omicron targeted vaccine out for Autumn .In the meantime masks and caution. xx
The existing vaccines are still working well for Omicron in preventing serious illness. I imagine the new vaccine is aimed at Omicron 1 and 2 - we're now at 4 and 5 as almost all infections.
Thank you PMRpro , I was reading this morning about the newer variants targeting the lungs more . Ridiculous Jubilee celebrations probably didn’t help matters . I’d think eventually it’ll be like the annual flu jab . Thank you for your medical/science understanding. xx
Heaven forbid people change their habits interacting with and amongst others. It’s the “me” mentality. All about my “rights” you don’t have any. At least that’s the mentality of many in the USA. Makes me ashamed to be part of the human race. No, I’m not suicidal, but the stupidity of some people just amazes me.
I agree. Most people behave as if they believe it doesn't exist anymore and even worse, don't care if it does or they catch it! Total disregard for those people in their communities who are immuno-supressed and still need to observe some level of protection. In fact, silly as it sounds, it almost feels like people WANT to catch it.
I think a lot of people think if they catch it now it is "just" Omicron and won't be severe but will give them protection for however long. Unfortunately, doesn't look as if it IS creating much immunity. Even to itself, never mind future mutations.
I am the same. I have always been interested in health. I think this lot has cured me. First proper illness I’ve had and so complex and the drugs are horrible, apart from early years Pred at least it worked.I think my insides are raw and certain things trigger a bladder/ intestinal burning reaction.
I agree Jane , I follow advice here and the Prednisilone is doing as it should . I also have strange bladder burning and gastric issues, I have noticed it collaborates with low immunity and stress of which there’s an abundance and the two go hand in hand . xx
That's how I feel.....I wonder if I'm doing any harm to myself with all the vaccinations but then if I caught covid I could suffer much more serious harm. Apparently, there's likely to be an autumn jab offered too.
The who did admit to not knowing what is a sensible amount of vaccinations, I posted the link a while back (I don't know if you can check old posts from clicking on my name or anything) I am incredibly concerned about "too many" vaccinations overloading the immune system and causing more harm than good. I believe that the covid virus has evolved to be less dangerous as it mutates (known basic biology pre 2020) but am worried that the overload on the immune system through too many vaccinations in a short space of time are causing people more problems and that they would actually cope less well with any illness - be it the current weaker strains of covid or anything else. I would really encourage people to do some research or just trust your intuition and not just accept 'party lines'. I don't think anyone has all the facts on this issue, including myself.
No worries, hope you are feeling better soon. I've been looking through old emails and some medical professionals were concerned about 'T cell exhaustion' through too many boosters in a relatively short of time, bothered the WHO and EU medical agency seemed to recognise they didn't know what the outcomes of that would be, I found it through Dr Dhands work, he used to be on you tube but now is on a platform called 'locals', it's a free and easy platform to sign up to, just Google his name, plus locals ... my friend who I spoke to about it at the same, went back to the original sources of the Who and EU medical agency and replied this to me: "Very interesting. Watched this video and went back to original sources of info at both the WHO and EU med agency. Their transcripts have similar content……. both emphasise that developing nations with very few people vaccinated need to get their first and second vaccines urgently and much more than we need boosters because 'variants of concern’ emerge mainly in unvaccinated populations. They say long term/frequent boosting may become counter productive and is wasting vaccine when its needed elsewhere. Both say more research needed on effect / frequency of further boosters in populations already vaccinated .
Me too re magic wand, it's murky out there, all we'ive got is our own discernment/ intuition to go on as sift through all information out there and kindness towards each other, wishing you well xx
But soon covid will be just like a flu virus. It's getting weaker. I cannot afford to feel poorly right now looking after hubby. Up three times in the night with him needing a pee. Quite a ritual getting his legs out of bed standing up on the brilliant walker we've been loaned with arm rest on it. Then getting him back into bed in the most comfortable position. Those hospital beds are so good with the back and legs area that come up. He doesn't want me to get one in for him though. Waitng for help before I attempt his shower. My niece and her husband have offered me all the help while Jen is away (that's of course BA don't cancel her flight) do hope not as she really deserves a break with her family. Hope you're feeling okay today Jane X
There is little proof it is "getting weaker" - if you are not vaccinated you still can develop very severe illness so the fact that fewer people are dying is because so many are vaccinated. It is much more infectious so spreads much more easily and it appears that no "herd immunity" is developing - this isn't a time to become complacent.
Prof Tim Spector also suggested similar...that the virus perpetually mutates and the current Omicron BA.5 strain is more resistant to the current vaccines and therefore why so many people are catching it. It spreads more easily and is why infection rates and hospitalisation rates are rising significantly again.... although the death rate remains low.
Exactly what he said. I remember quoting him sometime back when he said all a virus wants to do is 'thrive & survive'!....the way they do this is by mutating and the only way they can mutate is through multiple transmissions. So ...people may think everything is now tickety boo...and it may well be.... but that virus is probably being given the best opportunities ever with all the thousands of people transmitting it to others every day! Each person who catches it has given the virus another opportunity to mutate, so I feel this is far from over.
Again - exactly. The lack of urgency all the way through has created really good conditions for trouble - lots of opportunity for mutations with the enormous numbers. Ah well ...
I'm sure you will be more than eligible for some help in the home...unless your husband is opposed to that. I remember my dad flatly refused outside help initially.
Yes, I think you're dreaming Jane. But like Kendrew has just said her dad didn't want them and neither does hubby. Although pretty tired today, narually as sleep was disturbed three times last night, we're coping and I know I have family to call on if need be...apart from my Jen who's a complete ~Angel I hate bothering anyone else. But she's off on Monday to sunny Cyprus, so her dad in-law will help me as he keeps nagging me to stop being so indepenent.
He's right Anne. If you break - where does that leave your husband? A couple of broken nights is nothing - when it gets to a week, 2 weeks, it is a very different matter.
Can you get a bed pan so you don't have to do that in the night? I'm sure the obvious online selling place sell them. You need an occupational health visit to ascertain what aids you could have, or the Red Cross loan things like commodes etc. I gave them all of my mother's and aunts aids (both disabled).
I recall, my MIL received a special seat frame from the British Red Cross, that wheeled over the toilet and locked into place. There were arms on the chair to support and assist her when standing up. She also was loaned a wheel chair, bed 'sides', walking frame and numerous other gadgets that made her life much more manageable. They're a very good resource that is underused in my opinion.
Yes thankyou. Only issue is having to rest frequently after doing the simplest of tasks. Everything else back to normal though. Would your husband agree to using a commode? You then wouldn't have to walk so far. Xx
They did bring one before he was discharged. That first evening home my goodness he need it as the antibiotics went straight through him. However, not nice for him and with my help he's using the loo with a frame around it to hang on to. Another 3 times up in the night for his pee. But I am seeing a very slight improvement every day, which I'm more than happy with. No follow up appt to see surgeon, which I find weird. But Jen was told all went well with surgery. Changing his dressing for the next few days and even that can be left off. Only thing I find odd they removed his stockings.
We're sitting in the conservatory that's really sunny and warm watching Netflix during the afternoons.....so yes, I am having my breaks in between being asked for a cuppa every half an half haha. Seriously though, he's so gateful for what I'm doing for him and says as long as I can manage he doesn't want strangers coming in sorting him out, only a physio. Not holding my breath for any time soon for the physio. I have him walking with his walker at least three times a day to get his muscles working again. Both his feet yesterday were like balloons, but this morning seem to have gone down a bit. Thanks cycli.
Exactly, that's what concerns me. And yes, he gives himself the blood thinning jab before going to bed. I don't do injections haha. He's used to them, before the lovely diabetic pens were available he used to use those long thick needles. Do you think I should buy some stockings for him ?
A neighbour of mine many years ago had a knee replacement. Her husband was injecting her with the blood thinners and one morning while giving her the jab she keeled over on the bed and died, it was from a blood clot. I'm wondering now why it says that this surgery in the elderly can be dangerous due to strokes and blood clots and many don't survive up to 3 mths to a year. Can only hope everything will be okay with husband.
No I don't think so - they have their downsides too and if he is on heparin and moving some it should be OK. I used to have to do OH's jabs and my own!
Have a look at my exercise regime which he can do in bed. I spent 2 hrs this morning getting everything sorted and working well before I got up. I have swelling in legs and feet/ankles as well as contracted muscles partly from the swelling so clearing the lactic and making the legs work betteris key for me each day.
He wouldn't want one. It's so very hard for him to move at all in bed and takes ages to sort him out. He will progress every day, even if it's just a little. Been inundated with visitor today, he's exhausted and so am I from another night not having slept hardly at all. Thank you though
Oh dear....that's not good. So sorry things aren't improving yet.The reaction seems to be lingering a long time. Have you done a covid test? You never know!
It probably isn't then, but maybe a good idea to check. If it did show positive, you'd then have an explanation for those lingering symptoms but if it's negative then you know you can rule that out.
7 mgs Pred. Covid test negative. If it’s stress it is stemming from not wanting to take Methotrexate and deciding to decline it and feeling trapped and out of options. This has been feeling more and more like a flare. I have taken an extra 5 mgs and seem a little more human. At least there is no one depending on me at the moment, unlike you. X
Reading this has put my mind at rest , I had 5th jab 8 days ago and have had A heavy arm and waterworks problem since , feels as if it’s easing off today apart from tiredness , fingers crossed you feel better soon x
I feel better today too. I threw up violently yesterday and had a weird night but today I feel better. The Pfizer booster was 11 days ago. I hope it really “ took”.
Aw , sorry it’s affected you like this too . My 5th was Moderna , it really knocked me about unlike the Pfizer. I felt lousy for a good week.
Filled in the yellow card last week because the injection site was painful again after it had returned to normal. I noticed on the Zoe app they’re very interested in the injection site . I said I wouldn’t have had it had I known , and chosen somewhere else where they were giving Pfizer.
But I’ve read it’s our immune system so maybe it’s because it’s something slightly different and that’s a good thing?
Feel better soon , it will pass , you’ll probably feel tired when the chills and aches have gone off . Big hugs to you xx
Feeling unusually tired and have a nasty headache, but apart from that, all is well. Am going back to bed soon. What with the family do last weekend, the jab and a party tomorrow, I need all the rest I can get!
Sorry about this, I also had terrible time with Moderna which was my booster vaccine (after two AZs). My reaction was more swift with nausea as soon as I had lunch (which was a couple of hours after the vaccination), terrible diarrhea, and I even got pins and needles in tips of my fingers in addition to high temperature. Take it easy today and sleep it off if you can. I am sure you will be completely fine tomorrow. ❤️
Oh dear, don't know when I'm due a 5 th....but will be thinking of you, hope things ease soon...I have now been offered the Shingles vacc....it just go on and on....but will have to check if it's Shingrix....amazing what our bodies have to cope with!...
Jab 4 Moderna was my nastiest experience since jab 1 AstraZeneca when I developed PMR 5 days later. Exhausted and hot that afternoon. Could not raise that arm above my shoulder by evening. All other PMR joints worse by next morning. Took 2 weeks to feel reasonable again. Never felt sick though. Hope you recover faster than me.
I too developed PMR after my first AstraZeneca vaccination. It could have been waiting in the wings with all the stress around at that time, but was definitely triggered by the vaccine. Even my GP said that he has seen that it’s sent quite a few people’s immune systems into chaos in various ways. I have had one more AstraZeneca and two Pfizer and I’ve decided not to have anymore, at least not until they introduce an annual one for everyone. It may seem foolish, but my instincts say there is a limit to what your body can take. I’m just going to accept that whatever will be, will be and keep my fingers crossed ,which is not the most scientific approach!
Same thing happened to my friend's Dad. I have had 2 AZ, 1 Pfizer and 1 Moderna and will stop at that unless something new is developed to prevent infection and last at least a year. I would prefer to try to get off pred.
Sorry to hear you feel poorly and hope you feel better soon. I had a moderna booster last Thursday and within a few hours had a very painful arm, high temperature and flu-like symptoms. Felt dreadful and basically took to my bed for 48hrs. Still very fatigued but definitely better than I was! AZ and Pfizer before and nothing compared to this.
Very similar to my experience. Nearly 2 weeks since my spring booster and feel more like myself today. Not great to feel lousy, but some part of system must be working!!
Here in Australia I had 2 x AZ with no problem other than a sore arm, then a Moderna booster in January. That nearly landed me in hospital, massive headache, vomiting, couldn’t stand, etc so I’m very hesitant to go for the 2nd booster. That’s all we are up to over here. I had COVID about 6 weeks ago then the flu about 3 weeks ago …thank you grandies…think I’ll just sit tight for a bit before I offer my arm up again 🥴
Thankyou. I appreciate your sentiments...... would be nice if we didn't need them in the first place and covid hadn't happened! I actually feel much better this morning but will take things steady.
Sorry you’re experiencing this. I’m in Oz and had a choice of Pfizer or Moderna (after two AZ), went for Moderna as evidence at that time was that it was more effective as a booster post AZ. No problems ( nor did we have any with AZ). We’ve not been offered our second booster yet but I expect it will be soon. It seems everyone has different experiences - just like PMR!
Thankyou. Yes I am. Slept quite well and although still not quite back to normal, I'm feeling much more like myself...and very hungry! Looking forward to my breakfast 😋
Oh dear hope you feel better soon. I had my fifth vaccine yesterday. Pfeizzer every time. I felt a bit queasy last night and a bit light headed this morning but otherwise ok. Wish you a speedy recovery
I have only had three shots, all Pfizer. Booster had me feeling slightly feverish and run down second day and into third day. Got Covid Sunday a week ago. Mild case. Tested negative today. Doctor did prescribe Paxlovid which helped.
Do you know what?..... I always really do enjoy my breakfast. I have porridge with a few blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and.... strawberries that I currently buy, fresh picked daily from Wilkins Jam Factory (Tiptree jam) because I live very close by. I then follow that with a bowl of chopped up orange sprinkled with some pumpkin & sunflower seeds and a tablespoon of organic natural live yogurt. It keeps me full until lunch time and I love it. ❤
Just had my 4th - two AZ and two Pfizer - reacted badly to first three so was ‘scared’ this time. Needn’t have been as no side effects whatsoever! Don’t know what happened there, must be building up immunity! Hope you feel better soon. Rest is key.
Hi Kendrew, so sorry you had such a bad reaction. I had my 5th vaccination last week and had exactly the same reaction. Having only had Pfizer previously I was surprised to be offered Moderna but trusted all would be ok. I would never have it again. I hope you are fully recovered now. Take care.
So far the best cover seems to be from 3 jabs plus a fairly late infection - i.e. having Delta early on isn't as good as 3 jabs plus an Omicron. And it needs to be 3 jabs at least, the 4th adds to the result.
Virtually a copy of my post last week ! But pleased to say after 48hrs went back to ‘just’ PMR aches & pains . Take care everyone : we are so fortunate to have a healthcare system that hasn’t forgotten the vulnerable . 😀
Yes I sympathise. My fourth injection was Moderna. Like you I had the Astra Zenica and Pfizer previously with no ill effects apart from the sore arm.Mine was at five pm in the evening. Was fine that night and most of next day but by evening was decidedly fluey. What a night shivers,aching then raging heat.
Was worried about PMR levels going haywire too. However,after a day or so felt fine and back to normal. My husband has just had his fifth jab and it was Moderna and has had no ill effects at all so I guess it effects people differently.
I'm wondering if dose of pred at time of vaccinations has any correlation with a reaction or not. I was on 6mg or above when I manifested no reaction but currently on 5mg now. Who knows!
I have had Moderna for all 4 vaccines. I was at a higher dose of pred with the first & 2nd. 3rd I was at 7.5 mg, I think. No reaction the first or 2nd times. 3rd time was a bit rough & I had a relapse. I had to go back to 10 mg and taper again. 4th I felt a little off the night of so took a 10mg hoping to head it off. Next day felt fine so didn't take the higher dose. Within about a week or so I started feeling not quite right and it just got worse. I ended up with another relapse and in March I went back to 15 mg. I am currently tapering, successfully so far, to 11 mg. The 4th one really wiped me out and I wish I would've stayed on the 10 mg for more than the one night. It has been a long haul from Nov to March! There may be something to what you have said about the higher dose of pred. I'm seriously thinking I don't want the 5th! However, it might be worth exploring getting the 5th with taking a higher dose of pred. Just don't want another relapse! Wishing you the best in a quick recovery but if you start to feel bad again, it might be worth considering bumping up the pred for a bit. ???
No I think it’s gone crazy people are being jabbed all the time. And all still getting covid. I have spoken to my friend who’s a gp and was a pharmacist and said it’s crucifying immune systems. But each to their own. I wish you well. Xxx
My fear as many is long covid...fatigue now is enough..my niece who is a nurse has got long covid, breathing not good, she is single with a mortgage...so worrying for my sister.....
How long has she had it? My daughter (also a nurse) had Covid last week and is asthmatic so was a bit worried - had one really bad night - but seems to have improved though it is early days for Long Covid.
Oh dear - did she catch it at work? Mine have just both had it - ironically, the paramedic/ED one caught it from hubby who'd caught it at a stag do! He'd tested before going, others didn't! The nurse one doesn't know, could have been at work on the Thursday or at a beer festival over the weekend, started on Monday morning. But she had had a colleague who came back from Italy in Jan 2020, been home for NY, and passed on whatever she had caught to everyone in the department. Nat says that and this were identical. This was definitely Covid - of course they didn't test 2+ years ago.
Yes, I'm pretty sure she did....hope your two will be ok, no rhyme or reason sometimes why someone goes on to have long covid...The numbers will rise a great deal here soon....Glastonbury!....
Yes, and even though Glastonbury is outside, there are tents ect and other things....it's sometimes the excited shouting that does it....So limited
Have been sorting through my hundreds of packets of photos with the view to dumping some no reason to keep. Our favourite are at the top of the Dolomites from a very high cablecar!.....memories!....
Now checked with OH he remembers those things....we went on a coach trip so far up the Dolomites stopped half way for a coffee.....wonderful views of chalets etc, then got on the cablecar....I do remember the man saying not many people can cope with how steep this is!....well aren't they all?....
Prof Tim Spector on his fortnightly briefing (found on the 'ZOE-covid symptom study app) reported a 40% increase in cases over past 2wks, and rising. That equates to 1 in 27 people being infected with it, so Glastonbury will definitely be a super spreading event!
I must admit, I'm pleased Italy has taken a sort of middle road. The first 2 jabs were a month apart - as recommended by the pharma company. There was no 3-dose primary course which was a bit unnerving last summer but I survived - masks and outdoor living helped of course. Then I sought the 4th jab myself and got it. I'm really not sure about the intervals in the UK - some have been too close together I think.
I had 3mth gap between first and second, 5mth between second and third, 3mth between third and fourth and 5mth between fourth and fifth. I do feel very unsure about having a further autumn one!
I'm also in bed, tested positive this morning. Was inevitable really as so many students and staff where I work are dropping like flies. Hubby tested positive on Tuesday, now me. I'm feeling so rough, all the side effects of your jab Kendrew are what I'm experiencing! Hope this clears off as quickly as it came. X
My daughter had one really bad night, she is asthmatic so was worried about that. The next night was better though. She was a few days before she tested positive though.
I'll find out on Monday - they arrive for a few days. She said she hoped she'd improve, travelling didn't appeal then but that is a good 10 days ago now.
I am so sorry to hear you have had a bad reaction. I too had Moderna as my 5th vaccine after 4 Pfizer jabs and was worried about a reaction. However I may be lucky but after 2 weeks the only issue was a sore arm for a couple of days. Not much help to you I know but might be reassuring for all those who have no other option on offer.I hesitated about having this one but with rising cases here in Cornwall and lots more people about it was the prudent option.
Try and enjoy a bit of pottering in the meantime..
OH dear, so sorry to hear this Kendrew, It happened to my son in law , he was fine after a couple of days, he said it felt like he had a bad case of the flu ! Get well soon 🌷
Hi I was the very same when I had that injection . I really don’t know why they mix them up . Like you I was also fine with the az injection . But it will pass though hope you feel better soon
I've just got back from having my spring booster - Moderna - to read this! I had no reaction at all to the previous jabs, all Pfizer, apart from a bruised and tender arm. But I'm now on 9mg pred, so we'll see if the theory that the pred dose is related to the side effects is true, as I was on 25mg for my last one.I did get all the paperwork by the way.
Morning Angela, 👍 I'm feeling much better today thankyou. Up, dressed, fed & watered... not exactly raring to go as still feeling a bit fragile, but definitely much improved on yesterday. Thankyou for asking.
That’s Good 🙏🏼Yes l’m good, just chilling in France. Out for Dinner tonight, off to a Winery tomorrow & home Sunday, then back into Nana & Grandad Mode.
Ems still in hospital but she has had the major tests now, MRI & CT so waiting on the results & seeing the Consultant…..
Hi. I had No. 5 which was Moderna last Friday. Other 4 Pfizer. Didn’t make a connection but had to get up for a wee 5 times in the night, slight temperature, but very tired, and slept most of Saturday. All back to normal by Monday. I’m sure you will feel better very soon. X
Hope you are feeling a bit better now. I have just got back home from having my 5th, like you had 2 AZ & 2 Pfizer & Moderna was the only option today. I’ve already taken paracetamol and drinking plenty fluids. Fingers crossed 🤞 x
Immune response, I had very sore arm, chills with fatigue starting about 12 hr after the vaccination lasting into the next evening. Rather deal with that than Covid any day, even a PMR flare after if it came to that (it didn’t). I’d be more concerned if I had no after effects at least I know I’m having an immune response. All of my shots and boosters were Moderna, I lucked out, it’s the one I was hoping for.
Lol! Wouldn't we all,it us murky/ foggy out there and they are sadly in short supply, all we can do is follow our own intuition and be kind to each other, wishing you well, I'm really hoping for a clearer 2023/2024 xx
Hi when l went for my 5th jab he wanted to give me moderna but l said could l have to Pfizer as previous last 2 were Pfizer and had no reaction apart from sore arm. First one was AZ and was quite poorly. He was happy to give me Pfizer and again l was okay. So pleased l asked because as you say few people seem to have reaction to moderna. Hope you feel better soon.
Hi Kendrew, so pleased to hear that you are gradually feeling better. My 5th vaccine was a Pfizer which I asked for (2AZ and 3 Pfizer) because I was hearing of so many people feeling unwell after the Moderna. I was told that I was lucky to get it as they were stopping the Pfizer (something to do with Pfizer having to be stored at a much lower temperature). I have to have surgery on my torn shoulder in 10 days time. I’ve been to the hospital this afternoon to see the anaesthetist . The hospital has dropped mask wearing completely even though Covid numbers are rising! Three weeks ago they wouldn’t let me wear my cloth mask and I had to change it to one of their blue masks. Needless to say I did still wear my mask today as did a few other patients. There seems to be no continuity as my gp surgery still insist on masks.😫
This is like reading my own diary!! 5th jab (Moderna) on Sunday, not too bad for the restof the day, just sore arm. Started through the night shivering, fever, aching, then vomiting. Spent 3 days in bed and got up yesterday for the 1st time...feeling bit wiped out as you do after flu! Not sure I want this again and they won't give me Pfizer. Best day is today! Hope you're feeling better soon..just don't rush it 🌻
That sounds extremely unpleasant. Thankfully I wasn't actually sick but came close several times. I do feel a lot better today though.Hope you're on the mend too now.
Further to my comment yesterday morning that I had just got back from my 4th jab, and it was Moderna (previously Pfizer), I am happy to report no ill effects except the usual bruised arm. My hips are ever so slightly niggly with a bit of stiffness but none of the fatigue and sickness others have reported. I'm just lucky I guess. No ill effects from any of my jabs, and I didn't get covid off hubby when he had it. Hubby and all his family were ill for a week each time they had a jab, but they all subsequently caught covid! So it appears there's no link between vaccine side effects and efficacy of the vaccination...
Sorry to hear you were Unwell after the Moderna. I had three phizer. 4th was Moderna. I was fine first day on second night woke up about 2am shivering. I couldn’t get warm, felt sick and really unwell that lasted for at least 24hours. And it has now put me off having anymore vaccines. I had Covid when it first started. But I felt worse after the Moderna Vaccine than having Covid. So no more for me.
Thank you for posting this information about the Moderna Covid vaccination and I hope you are feeling a bit better. On the strength of your post and many responses to it I decided if I was offered Moderna today as my 4th vaccination I would politely reject it. I wasn’t sure how that would be received so I was delighted that the young practitioner was prepared to offer me a spare Pfizer vaccination which he was giving to the children.
I can’t tell you how glad I was to have avoided the risk of being off colour this week when I live alone with animals to look after and a very elderly mother settling into a care home.
Me too - 5th jab, three az one pfizer, minimal problem. Moderna, full on fluey response in the night and wiped out for anything useful in the 2 days following.
Hi, had my 5th vaccine yesterday morning. It was Moderna after 4 Pfizer. I had barely any reaction to the first 4 and only a pink dot on my arm since the Moderna. Still happy to have had it just in case, although I accept I may not enjoy the ‘full effect’. Hope you feel better soon.
At the start of October I was full of beans, down to 3 mg, had just had my second cataract as exquisitely done as the first. Oct 4 routine bloods showed raised CRP but i didn't know that when had booster jab on Oct 9. It was Moderna. Thought nothing of it, no reaction to previous 3 (AZ/Pfizer). Cue for going on 5 months of intermittent mental and physical misery! Acute reaction, hands/veins swollen, pain, lasted a couple of days but weakness and tenderness and slight swelling continued. Disabled, walk with rollator, and need hands to get around, stand up. Horrible mood change to deep gloom, just wanting to cry for no reason. Also cold even when the room was hot. To cut a long story short, as this wore off recognizably PMR symptoms kicked in, such that while my hands became reasonably enthusiastic about helping me stand up, my hips were less so. Lot of fudge in the middle where I wasn't sure what was vaccine and what PMR, e.g. pain reaching behind me, ROM in arms. Still not totally totally sure. Messed around with Pred dose and currently on 8 mg which is probably not optimum but i want to keep it down and still have some time in the day when by my standards at least I'm fully functional, can do normal necessary things like cooking and laundry. Ah well, at least I can read!
Thank you. i have scoliosis which may limit the amount of space my lungs have to expand into. had me flu jab. On the whole take anything on offer! Not this one. i've actually put in a Yellow Card report yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ it's really easy to do , you don't have to have been at death's door or something. Also going to ask my GP to put a note on my file 'not Moderna'. I didn't get a card with the batch no just a leaflet, which i didn't read at the time and which says if you have a 'weakened immune system' you should discuss it with a doctor. i'm 67. I've never had an adverse reaction to anything. i suspect Moderna is a really bad idea for anyone with a wonky immune system.
If you have a weakened immune system, ALL vaccines should be discussed with a doctor but especially live ones though that doesn't apply to the Covid jabs used in Europe. I doesn't mean any of them are of particular risk. All vaccines may possibly have a go at a dodgy immune system.
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