|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 24, 2021 22:14:33 GMT
I unexpectedly got a shingles shot today. Ha. I knew I was getting it about 3 minutes before I got it. I got the old shot in 2015 and was asking about a booster for that shot. Nope. You get the new shingles shot and another one in 6 months.
I don't think I have ever had a shot/vaccine that I could actually feel going into my body. Kind of weird. I know people have different reactions to this, and I normally wouldn't even think twice about it, but tomorrow morning I am judging a socially distanced speech competition. Hoping I feel fine tomorrow morning.
Anyone want to share their experience for their first shot?
|
|
|
|
Post by femalebusiness on Feb 24, 2021 22:24:42 GMT
The Shingrix is two shots. Other than a slight lump where I was shot I had no side effects from either shot. Neither did my husband.
|
|
|
|
Post by hop2 on Feb 24, 2021 22:38:21 GMT
Nothing that day
Day after arm pain more than any other shot, couldn’t lift my arm above my head for days. And tiredness and a head ache the next day.
The second shot same thing, nothing that day. Then the next day arm pain, same tiredness, no head ache but I itched everywhere the entire next day. But then I was fine.
|
|
|
|
Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 24, 2021 22:39:38 GMT
Just don't go for you Covid vaccine for a while. I forget how long you need to wait.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 24, 2021 23:05:36 GMT
Just don't go for you Covid vaccine for a while. I forget how long you need to wait. Yes, I read that, but in my area, I can't even get in line for left over shots. ETA: Looks like it is 14 days to wait. |
|
|
|
Post by Basket1lady on Feb 24, 2021 23:08:53 GMT
Just don't go for you Covid vaccine for a while. I forget how long you need to wait. It’s 2 weeks between vaccines. For my first Shingrix shot, I ran a fever by the end of the day. I was fine by the next morning except that I was a little achey. I know I took it easy that day. This sort of reaction is pretty normal for me with a vaccine. |
|
|
|
Post by elaine on Feb 24, 2021 23:19:22 GMT
Both doses of the Shingrix had me running a 102 degree fever for two days, feeling crappy, and then I felt fine. It was still worlds better than the last time I had shingles.
My mom didn’t have any reaction to either of her doses, so hopefully you are one of those who don’t have a strong response.
|
|
|
|
Post by shessoaverage on Feb 24, 2021 23:22:03 GMT
The second Shingrix shot laid me low. I had a fever for about 24 hours and felt lousy. I felt fine after that, and happy that I'd be much less likely to have shingles!
|
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 24, 2021 23:25:09 GMT
Anyone want to share their experience for their first shot? First shot my arm got really sore, red and hot. Kept an eye on it and it went away within 3 days. Red area never changed,I did feel nauseous about a day later. Second...nothing other than a little sore of an arm. |
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 24, 2021 23:25:49 GMT
Just don't go for you Covid vaccine for a while. I forget how long you need to wait. Yes, I read that, but in my area, I can't even get in line for left over shots. ETA: Looks like it is 14 days to wait. My PCP said a month although CDC etc said 2 weeks. It was not an issue anyhow |
|
|
|
Post by mollycoddle on Feb 24, 2021 23:30:07 GMT
With both shots the area around the shot was red and itchy. It lasted awhile, but a pharmacist suggested Benadryl cream, which helped a lot. I didn’t have any other reactions.
|
|
|
|
Post by jubejubes on Feb 24, 2021 23:38:42 GMT
I got the 'old' shingles vaccine in 2014ish. It was a 2 shot regime. I don't remember any reactions, other than a sore arm with either injection.
Now there is a newer vaccine. $300.00 if I want it now or $0.00 if I wait until I am 65. This is in Ontario, Canada.
Our "free healthcare" does NOT include medication unless given in-conjunction with a hospital stay, then OHIP will pay. (there are always special situations that I won't get into)
My tetanus booster was free and was given in the Dr. office as it is a mandatory(?) vaccine, under Ontario Public Health & Health Canada.
NOW -- I have just had a mild(er)case of shingles, on the left side of my face, a bit higher than my eye, but right where the hairline starts, going down the side of my face.
Found out tonight that the Covid-19 vaccine for my age group won't be until July!
|
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 24, 2021 23:42:07 GMT
Now there is a newer vaccine. $300.00 if I want it now or $0.00 if I wait until I am 65. This is in Ontario, Canada. I was fortunate enough that my health insurance here in NY covered both shots. I think it's like $400 total |
|
Belle
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,309 
|
Post by Belle on Feb 24, 2021 23:49:55 GMT
I got my first dose of Shingrix last Thursday. Ugh! I couldn’t lift my arm, I’m a side sleeper and could t sleep on that side for 2 nights and even Friday it hurt to turn the steering wheel. Most of Friday and definitely Friday night I felt like I had the flu, achy, tired and just didn’t feel good. Saturday afternoon I felt 100% back to normal except my arm was still a little bit sore.
I am not looking forward to the 2nd shot.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 24, 2021 23:58:09 GMT
I got the 'old' shingles vaccine in 2014ish. It was a 2 shot regime. I don't remember any reactions, other than a sore arm with either injection. Now there is a newer vaccine. $300.00 if I want it now or $0.00 if I wait until I am 65. This is in Ontario, Canada. Our "free healthcare" does NOT include medication unless given in-conjunction with a hospital stay, then OHIP will pay. (there are always special situations that I won't get into) My tetanus booster was free and was given in the Dr. office as it is a mandatory(?) vaccine, under Ontario Public Health & Health Canada. NOW -- I have just had a mild(er)case of shingles, on the left side of my face, a bit higher than my eye, but right where the hairline starts, going down the side of my face. Found out tonight that the Covid-19 vaccine for my age group won't be until July! My healthcare covers both vaccinations (2015 and 2021). The one I got in 2015 was also around $300 at the time, but my healthcare paid for it if I was 50. My good friend, 47, got shingles last month and really suffered for a mild case. It just made me want a more effective vaccination. Thankfully my PA found an extra shot in the building to give me. I have to go back in August for the second shot. I had a staph infection in 2013 and it was in and above my eye. That experience made me a bit more proactive about all my vaccinations. |
|
|
|
Post by seveerb on Feb 24, 2021 23:59:58 GMT
I got my shot last Friday afternoon. By evening my arm was very sore. The next morning I went out for a bit thinking I was going to escape all the other side effects. By lunchtime I was feeling pretty bad. I was tired and had no energy. Got in pajamas and watched TV. Was fine by the next morning. My arm was sore until yesterday.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 0:00:18 GMT
I got my first dose of Shingrix last Thursday. Ugh! I couldn’t lift my arm, I’m a side sleeper and could t sleep on that side for 2 nights and even Friday it hurt to turn the steering wheel. Most of Friday and definitely Friday night I felt like I had the flu, achy, tired and just didn’t feel good. Saturday afternoon I felt 100% back to normal except my arm was still a little bit sore. I am not looking forward to the 2nd shot. I am a bit worried about tomorrow. I can handle a sore arm, but flu like symptoms while judging a speech contest with hot flashes in a mask are just not things I look forward to. My boss had a really rough time with both shots (she's 70, so that might have complicated things). |
|
|
|
Post by Restless Spirit on Feb 25, 2021 0:27:52 GMT
I got the original shingles shot a few years ago. I only had a slightly sore area where the shot was given.
January 2020, I received the first Shingrex shot. Once again, just a sore spot where I got the shot. Received the second shot early April 2020. Once again, same thing just a minor sore area. If I remember correctly, I think the area did seem a bit warm. But the pain was pretty minimal.
I have now received both of my Covid shots and I did really well with those too.
|
|
Anita
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,642
Location: Kansas City -ish
|
Post by Anita on Feb 25, 2021 0:31:23 GMT
I just had some residual arm soreness from the first Shingrix shot. Hoping the second will be as easy.
|
|
|
|
Post by peano on Feb 25, 2021 0:39:55 GMT
I had the first Shingrix shot about a month ago. No ill effects except a bit of a sore arm. I've heard the second can be rough. I'm just more concerned about spacing the second one out with the COVID vaccine, which I become eligible to register for on Monday.
|
|
janeinbama
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,170
Location: Alabama
|
Post by janeinbama on Feb 25, 2021 0:42:05 GMT
I was feverish and felt yucky after both shots. I took them over weekends.
|
|
keithurbanlovinpea
Pearl Clutcher
Flowing with the go...
Posts: 4,254
|
Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Feb 25, 2021 0:55:54 GMT
The second Shingrix shot laid me low. I had a fever for about 24 hours and felt lousy. I felt fine after that, and happy that I'd be much less likely to have shingles! This was my experience as well |
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 3:21:27 GMT
My arm is already starting to feel better. My older pup decided to snuggle up next to me and just put his head lightly on my arm. He left it there for about an hour. He must be magical.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 3:23:45 GMT
The second Shingrix shot laid me low. I had a fever for about 24 hours and felt lousy. I felt fine after that, and happy that I'd be much less likely to have shingles! I've heard the second one is worse for some. I haven't been sick (other than a staph infection in 2013) for at least 10-12 or so years, so I am hoping this one just moves along and plays nice. |
|
|
|
Post by manomo on Feb 25, 2021 3:35:09 GMT
My arm was tender for two days with both of my two Covid vaccines but it ached with both shingles shots. I was sick for three days both times with the Shingrix shot (muscle aches, headache, chills, fever). While I was miserable, it is far better than getting shingles. My SIL had shingles for nearly three months and she was in agony.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 3:53:08 GMT
My arm was tender for two days with both of my two Covid vaccines but it ached with both shingles shots. I was sick for three days both times with the Shingrix shot (muscle aches, headache, chills, fever). While I was miserable, it is far better than getting shingles. My SIL had shingles for nearly three months and she was in agony. I was fine with just having my old vaccine from 2015 thinking it would be better than nothing. Then one of my good friends, 47, got shingles. It was a pretty mild case by shingles standards, and it knocked her down. I thought why would I not just get a good vaccine and know that while I still could get it, chances are it would be much less severe. |
|
TXMary
Pearl Clutcher
And so many nights I just dream of the ocean. God, I wish I was sailin' again.
Posts: 2,793
|
Post by TXMary on Feb 25, 2021 4:12:45 GMT
The first one I had flu like symptoms and fever and a very sore and red arm. The second one really kicked my butt. The same reaction but a whole lot worse. It was the same for my DH. My mom had no side effects from either shot and my brother only had a reaction to the second one. It’s still better than having the shingles though.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 6:32:14 GMT
And the speech competition has been postponed. We already have a good 4 inches of snow tonight and they are doing learning tomorrow.
Thanks for all of your responses.
|
|
peppermintpatty
Pearl Clutcher
Refupea #1345
Posts: 3,835
|
Post by peppermintpatty on Feb 25, 2021 12:55:43 GMT
Actually the second shot is supposed to be between 2 and 6 months. My arm felt like a sledgehammer hit it but ice packs worked wonders. I haven't gotten the second shot yet. That is in March.
|
|
|
|
Post by 950nancy on Feb 25, 2021 14:21:34 GMT
Actually the second shot is supposed to be between 2 and 6 months. My arm felt like a sledgehammer hit it but ice packs worked wonders. I haven't gotten the second shot yet. That is in March. They scheduled mine for exactly 6 months later. My arm is sore this morning, but I can lay on my side. We got a good 7-8 inches of snow, so I am sure it will get loosened up this a.m. when I shovel. Thankfully the snow is perfect powder. You can see the individual snowflakes in the snow. |
|
