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Post by finsup on Mar 10, 2022 15:03:52 GMT
I’ll start off by saying I’ve sent a message to my doctor’s office but until I get a response I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this.
I got the first dose of Shingrix vaccine on Monday. Arm was only very mildly sore that day. The next day I had all the side effects symptoms listed on the website (sore arm, headache, chills, muscle aches, fever, etc). Those were all gone by yesterday except the sore arm. Instead of improving, the redness and soreness of my arm have gotten worse each day. The actual injection site is still only mildly red and sore, but a couple of inches below it is a spot that’s red, hot to the touch, and has grown every day since Monday to the point where it’s most of my upper arm today (Thursday).
Anyone else have this happen and if so when did it resolve? Or is my arm about to fall off? 😄
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Post by littlemama on Mar 10, 2022 15:08:44 GMT
Yikes. Hopefully your Dr office calls back soon!
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Post by SweetieBugs on Mar 10, 2022 15:13:20 GMT
I’ll start off by saying I’ve sent a message to my doctor’s office but until I get a response I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this. I got the first dose of Shingrix vaccine on Monday. Arm was only very mildly sore that day. The next day I had all the side effects symptoms listed on the website (sore arm, headache, chills, muscle aches, fever, etc). Those were all gone by yesterday except the sore arm. Instead of improving, the redness and soreness of my arm have gotten worse each day. The actual injection site is still only mildly red and sore, but a couple of inches below it is a spot that’s red, hot to the touch, and has grown every day since Monday to the point where it’s most of my upper arm today (Thursday). Anyone else have this happen and if so when did it resolve? Or is my arm about to fall off? 😄 Yes, I had this exact experience with my first shingrix shot about 5 years ago. It was so strange that the red sore patch was about an inch and a half away from where the actual injection was. I photographed it and it continued growing and hurting for about 10 days before starting to clear up. I didn't go to the doctors at that time but later explained the reaction and they advised not having the second shot. So I never did get the full immunization for shingles. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 10, 2022 15:27:58 GMT
Yikes. The shingles vaccine is something that’s on my to do list.  |
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 10, 2022 15:43:32 GMT
I got my shingles vaccine prior to my Covid vaccine. The nurse told me I would feel it and I said that vaccines didn't bother me. HA! I could feel the liquid go down my body. It hurt and my arm hurt a lot for three days. After that is was a bit sore if I pushed at the spot (why I kept doing that, I'm not sure). I didn't get any of the other aches and pains that people describe. My second vaccine was better.
I hope you feel better soon. I know people have had bad reactions to the vaccine, but the alternative is much worse for much longer. I know at least a dozen people who have been so very sick.
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Post by shessoaverage on Mar 10, 2022 15:50:43 GMT
I got a 102 fever and also had a large-ish red patch a little below the injection site. It went away after a few days. Good that you’re checking with your doctor, though. The whole arm being affected is worth asking about.
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Post by teddyw on Mar 10, 2022 16:12:29 GMT
My friends entire armpit area swelled and her arm was red & hot to the touch.
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 10, 2022 17:31:04 GMT
Oh gosh that's a bummer.
I've been vaxed for shingles and it really did sting/hurt. It caught me by surprise, I'm not used to shots being painful like that. I actually teared up.
That being said, I'd go through it a thousand times than have to deal with a bout of shingles again. NOOO freaking way.
I hope your reaction clears up quickly for you!
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Post by Really Red on Mar 10, 2022 17:32:18 GMT
Ugh. My sister said the first was awful. Just awful. She had no reaction on the second. I need to get mine. I hope your doctor just tells you that it's nothing and be patient and wait for it to subside.
I do not want to do this.
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Post by moodyblue on Mar 10, 2022 17:46:53 GMT
Ugh. My sister said the first was awful. Just awful. She had no reaction on the second. I need to get mine. I hope your doctor just tells you that it's nothing and be patient and wait for it to subside. I do not want to do this. Yeah, Shingrix is on my list of things to do. The pharmacist who gave me one of the COVID vaccinations said Shingrix is worse as far as reactions. I need to be sure I get it when I have a few slow days right after on my schedule. But reading about these reactions is not making me want to do it. I’ve had shingles once (mild case but lingering nerve pain for quite some time) and I had the earlier vaccine, the single dose one that my doctor now says isn’t very effective. Ugh! |
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Post by finsup on Mar 10, 2022 18:29:55 GMT
I don’t want my post to discourage anyone from getting the vaccine….I’ve had shingles once and it suuuuucked. I still would happily get the shot. Lots of people don’t get any side effects at all. Not only am I protecting myself but my soon to be born granddaughter and it’s worth this temporary annoyance. Thanks for all your good thoughts!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 10, 2022 18:34:59 GMT
I was going to mention that in a few more years most people won't need the shingles vaccines..
But.... With the current anti-vaccine people getting states to drop, in fact, legislate against requiring vaccines for schools now, so many more will be getting all kinds of childhood diseases including chicken pox.
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Post by sudie on Mar 10, 2022 18:36:13 GMT
I was one of the fortunate ones that only had a sore arm for a few days after the first shot. No problem at all with the second. I also had a very mild case of shingles prior to getting the shots and it was awful! I highly recommend getting the shingles shots!
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Post by styxgirl on Mar 10, 2022 18:49:07 GMT
My friends entire armpit area swelled and her arm was red & hot to the touch. This was me too. That vax was the toughest on my body so far. Edited to add ... I think its much better than actually getting shingles though! |
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Post by mollycoddle on Mar 10, 2022 18:52:33 GMT
Yes, my upper arm had a large red itchy patch for about 10 days. No other symptoms. This happened with both doses. They took a long time to clear up.
A pharmacist recommended Benadryl cream, which really helped.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 10, 2022 18:54:29 GMT
I was very sick from it and am having my second in a couple of weeks.
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Post by Katie on Mar 10, 2022 19:07:35 GMT
I am 50 so my doctor ordered the vaccine in December at my physical, and I’m stalling. I got a fever with both COVID vaccines, so I am certain I will be down for the count with this one, and I dread it.
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Post by casii on Mar 10, 2022 19:09:48 GMT
I had a sore arm for a few days but DH had the fever, soreness and rashy redness. It went away fairly quickly. Hope you get help, if needed, from your doctor!
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Post by Jili on Mar 10, 2022 19:12:54 GMT
I'm 54 and this Fall when I went for my physical my doctor suggested I wait to get it. I was unclear why he did that and should have followed through, but I've heard so many horrible things about it that at the time I didn't mind all that much.
I don't work during the summer so I am thinking that maybe I'll just set up an appointment for the first dose at Walgreens this summer. I can even do both doses during the summer.
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Post by Patter on Mar 10, 2022 20:03:26 GMT
I had the original shingles shot prior to the Shingrix series. My entire left arm--elbow to shoulder was red, hot, swollen, bumpy, itchy, awful!!! It was truly terrible. I was advised not to get the Shingrix series. With that said, I then got Covid arm with my Covid vaccine when I got it in my left arm. I think I am doomed now with vaccines in that arm. It wasn't a reaction but really just a bad, bad side effect is what I was told. I am sorry. I know just how terrible it is!
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Post by lisaknits on Mar 10, 2022 20:06:11 GMT
My reaction to the first dose was almost nothing. I had a slight sore arm. My reaction to the second shot was headaches and waking up during the night with shivers. I just couldn't get warm! (and I always run hot -so this was weird) I felt a little better the second day and was fine by the third day. Since I'm retired, I was happy to lay around and watch tv until the side-effects passed.
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Post by brynn on Mar 11, 2022 3:33:35 GMT
My friends entire armpit area swelled and her arm was red & hot to the touch. This was me too. That vax was the toughest on my body so far. Edited to add ... I think its much better than actually getting shingles though! My experience and thoughts exactly. |
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Post by Nanner on Mar 11, 2022 13:43:07 GMT
I had a slight reaction after my first shot, but felt like hell after the second shingles shot. Fever, chills, body aches - I couldn't even hold my head up to sit at my desk, and missed a day of work. I've never had a reaction to any vaccines before, but this one really kicked me.
I hope you're feeling better quickly.
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Post by lily on Mar 11, 2022 19:31:59 GMT
I was going to mention that in a few more years most people won't need the shingles vaccines.. Why? |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 11, 2022 19:37:13 GMT
I was going to mention that in a few more years most people won't need the shingles vaccines.. Why? Shingles is chicken pox revisiting. Although I could be wrong... |
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Post by lily on Mar 11, 2022 19:58:54 GMT
Shingles is chicken pox revisiting. Although I could be wrong... Yes I knew that but are you saying chicken pox will be eradicated in a few years? (which would be great) |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 11, 2022 22:40:09 GMT
Shingles is chicken pox revisiting. Although I could be wrong... Yes I knew that but are you saying chicken pox will be eradicated in a few years? (which would be great) in my original postI included the above. Knowing that today too many will continue to get chicken pox along with all other diseases that there is no reason for. The anti-vaxxers have done their job well to the detriment of everyone, particularly kids who will suffer them all! |
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Post by FurryP on Mar 11, 2022 23:00:24 GMT
So what did your doctor say about your reaction finsup ? Hope you're doing better. |
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Post by finsup on Mar 11, 2022 23:33:52 GMT
So what did your doctor say about your reaction finsup ? Hope you're doing better. Hi, I am better, thank you! The area is even bigger today but less red and hot. Doctor said it is a local reaction that I don’t need to be concerned about (especially since all other symptoms resolved). She also said there’s no contraindication to getting the second shot when I’m due but to expect it will likely happen again. I feel very reassured between that and hearing from other here that many people have had similar experiences. |
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Post by SharonScraps on Mar 12, 2022 2:19:00 GMT
I had the 1st shot last summer, in my non-dominant arm. World of hurt for weeks. In talking to others, it was recommended that shingles shot be in the dominant arm, because of the increased arm movement.
2nd shot, in the dominant arm, was much better. Still had a hot, red, hard lump, but no where near as painful as the first time.
Wishing you the best!
Sharon
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