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Autoimmune conditions (Hashi’s/Graves’s) and the COVID-19 vaccination

lynmynottPartnerThyroid UK•

We are receiving a lot of queries from people who have thyroid autoimmune disease and who have been offered the COVID-19 vaccination.

At present there is no research on people with autoimmune diseases and the COVID-19 vaccine. It is known that some people will have some minor side effects but not everyone.

The vaccine is NOT obligatory although, of course, it would be safer for you and everyone else around you to have it.

As soon as any research is published on this topic, we will be informing people via our membership and our social media. If you haven't already, you could take a look at our poll to see what people who have thyroid disease are saying - healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

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SeasideSusieRemembering4 years ago

lynmynott Can this be made a pinned post so that we can point people to it when the subject comes up again.

lynmynottPartnerThyroid UK• in reply toSeasideSusie4 years ago

Oh, good idea! I've now done it.

Starsw4 years ago

I have my appointment booked for covid19 vaccine on the 25th of February will post about any reactions as I have Hashimoto.

Suzi_• in reply toStarsw4 years ago

I had my vivid-19 moderna part 1 vaccine on January 26, three weeks after I am having dizziness, nausea. Part 2 due on February 23. Don’t know if it’s a vaccine reaction. I am hashimoto thyroid.

helvella• in reply toSuzi_4 years ago

Please have a look at this post then go on to the poll:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Also - consider a Yellow Card report:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Afaghieh4 years ago

Hi LynI had mine 3 weeks ago since yesterday I am full of rash looks between Scarlet fever or shingles.Yesterday paramedic came that was waste of time. Today it's worse. I am in conversation with my practice she is new Dr filling in now i wait and see. I wonder whether it's the vaccine!

helvella• in reply toAfaghieh4 years ago

Please have a look at this post then go on to the poll:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Also - consider a Yellow Card report:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Afaghieh• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

Thanks i did the pole at the beginning but now can't access it i also reported this directly to AZ free phone 08000541028

helvella• in reply toAfaghieh4 years ago

First, thanks for reporting. I do believe all reports are pooled whether through MHRA or the companies.

Second, what happens when you go to the poll?

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Afaghieh• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

Thanks helvellaI don't get to the poll at all only peoples comments!

Ieuann1334 years ago

Hi there... I have just come on health unlocked to see if anyone else was getting any reactions. I had mine 3 weeks ago too and my lips are really painful and seem to be shedding skin all the time. Don’t feel fabulous either. Very grateful that I have had the vaccine and want the second dose but just wondering what is going on. I also have lupus and wondering if the vaccine has kickstarted a flare....

helvella• in reply toIeuann1334 years ago

Please have a look at this post then go on to the poll:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Also - consider a Yellow Card report:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

MichelleHarris• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

I’ve still got this problem about following a link and then it tells me to log in although I’m logged in.

I’m very worried about the vaccine having multiple auto immune health issues.

I have not been put on any clinically vulnerable list although on Hydroxy and Budesonide and not in great health but I dont want to push it as I’m so worried about having a vaccine so thank you for this post x

helvella• in reply toMichelleHarris4 years ago

Can you try using a different browser?

Please report the issue to HealthUnlocked. If you go to your profile (top right on a computer screen), click, choose Help and follow through.

MichelleHarris• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

Thank you. Will do. I think its because I’m on an iphone only. My profile is bottom right x

helvella• in reply toMichelleHarris4 years ago

Yes - I appreciate it is different!

It is possible to install, for example, Firefox on an iPhone - but not a particularly good route to go most of the time.

MichelleHarris• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

I’ve sent a message to HU. What is the survey about please? x

helvella• in reply toMichelleHarris4 years ago

Experiences of having Covid-19 vaccinations.

In summary, which one did you have and did you have any unexpected side effects.

And have you tried just logging in again?

Are you on latest release of IOS?

MichelleHarris• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

I really need to see that to be better informed. Hopefully HU can sort out my technical issues. Thank you x

MichelleHarris• in reply tohelvella4 years ago

Reply from HU :

We are sorry that you are having some issues with your iPhone and the HealthUnlocked app. The app is a condensed version of the site found via a web browser. As we are not currently developing the app, the newest iPhone software updates are no longer compatible with the HealthUnlocked app.

Going forward, in order to have access to the full set of features the site has to offer without the glitches that occur whilst using the app, we recommend that you login to your account via an internet browser to access instead.

lynmynottPartnerThyroid UK4 years ago

I stated that it would be safer to have it as the research is showing that it is protecting people from serious illness, hospitalisations and death.

Of course, everyone has a choice and they much make that choice by looking at the evidence and their own personal circumstances.

Timetraveler674 years ago

I wish you was my friend, I feel I’m being pushed to take it by being put on a guilt trip. I’m making myself physically sick with fear about being blackmailed into having something put in me I don’t want. I don’t trust it and I told my Dr today who threw the guilt card at me like everyone eles is doing. My Dr also told me if I don’t take it then I will be be stopped from doing things in the future when the health card comes in to place.