My moderna experince

[I_UndergroundPanther]

I got my first moderna shot yesterday. And I am diabetic.

I am very fatigued. Slept most of the day.
Had some body aches and felt cold today. Slight on and off headache,a little stomach pain low appitite. Dry mouth.I got a developing case of covid arm as the place the shot went into my arm is growing warmer and is red and soreish. The tiredness is significant.
The body aches while painful don't occur often it's like 1 or two times an hour.

Tomorrow it could be better or worse,either way I am glad to get my shot and looking forward to the second one.

[ebbie15644]

1. I get mine tomorrow

[Kingofalldems]

4. I got it yesterday--nothing but a sore arm which is now improved.

[NH Ethylene]

6. I do too.

I am also diabetic and am expecting full classes of high school students within a couple of weeks. So it will be a big relief to be on the way to being protected.

[ebbie15644]

22. I'm glad you're able to get it to

[MurrayDelph]

29. I get mine Thursday

Then have to drive 265 miles to get home.

[ebbie15644]

30. Wow, that's quite a distance

[NH Ethylene]

31. You really have to travel for yours!

You should feel fine in the hours directly afterward, from what everybody says, which is lucky, considering your drive home.

And to think some of the Southern states have a surplus right now because so few people are signing up for the vaccines. I'd like to say, 'not my problem', but unfortunately it is, because the more people who continue to get sick, the more variants can develop.

Anyway, safe travels to you.

[brooklynite]

2. The hit usually disappears 24 hours after onset...

[malaise]

3. Get a good night's sleep

You'll be fine

[I_UndergroundPanther]

5. Just letting people know what my symptoms are like

Since I have diabeties and other diabetics and other people with risk factors might want to know how they might react to it too.

[NH Ethylene]

8. Yes, that is helpful.

I can take the next day off if I have to, so I'm not worried, but it's nice to have an idea of what is 'normal.'

[3littlebeans]

9. thank you - I have a few

autoimmune diseases, so this is very helpful. I hope this is the worst it gets for you - and you wake feeling fresh in the morning. (I react poorly to flu shots, so am nervous on Covid - but ready, willing and wanting)

[malaise]

11. My diabetic BIL had less symptoms than my sister

They had both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Stay well

[Useless in FL]

16. Diabetic Reactions to the Vaccine

I had my first shot yesterday. I am 75 and diabetic so I was really concerned about the reactions. Within a couple of hours I had a pretty sore shoulder. This morning I woke up with a very sore arm and sort of a brain fog. This evening my shoulder is much better with just a bit of soreness when I raise my arm. The brain fog is gone and I feel much more with it!

[Useless in FL]

19. Reaction to the Polio Vaccine

I had the same reaction to the first polio vaccine shot I received when was a child in the early 50s. I worried about getting the covid 19 vaccine since I had a severe reaction to a penicillin vaccine (after many shots for ear pain, colds and sinus infections) With that reaction I had severe swelling at the shot site and in my throat to the point I couldn't breathe. After these two episodes, I have always been fearful of something that could pitch my reactions over the top, ending in death. I took a chance this time and I seem to be ok.

[NH Ethylene]

33. That's scary. I hope they monitor people at the site if they have that kind of history.

I assume an allergic reaction would come on within a few minutes or not at all.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

35. I had to stay inside Walgreens 15 minutes after

I got my shot. Just like my allergist would have me stay in the office after I got my allergy shot. Forgot to mention that.

[grantcart]

21. Diabetic. After first shot slight soreness in arm.

Other symptoms you mention (like dry mouth, tiredness, etc) happen from time to time.

[Kingofalldems]

7. Worst part about my vaccine was standing in line for almost 2 hours.

Back is killing me today.

[NH Ethylene]

10. Oh no! I hope that doesn't happen to me!

I can't even stand for more than 10 minutes or so before I have to sit.

[malaise]

13. Do you have a fold up chair you can carry

That may help

[NH Ethylene]

34. Hmm. Something to consider. n/t

[LaMouffette]

12. Thank you very much for sharing! My husband gets his 1st Moderna shot on Friday.

I will share your experience with him so he will know what aftereffects he might get.

Get plenty of rest and take good care of yourself (and stay safe)!

[quickesst]

14. When I got my first shot of moderna....

.... at the VA, they gave me a little round sticker that said I got my covid-19 vaccination with a green check mark in the middle. I've got it stuck on the bill of my hat which I wear everywhere. When I get my second shot on the 13th, I will get a second sticker and put it right below the first one. I look at it like an advertisement and encouragement to get vaccinated. other than a slightly sore arm, no other side effects for me.

[femmedem]

15. I got my first moderna shot about nine hours ago. No side effects so far.

I was actually hoping I'd get some side effects so that I'd know my immune system was working. I have something stressful going on and I had insomnia most of the night so I am a little concerned that my immune system is dampened.

[roamer65]

17. Sounds better than being in an ICU on a ventilator.

Hope you come around and feel better soon.



Biggest side effect for me 1 week after the second shot is fatigue. It will go away in a week or so.

[Deuxcents]

18. I'm still waiting to get mine

My governor has lots of us running in circles so I’ll wait a bit. I m interested in how others fare so thank you. You’ll be just fine tomorrow n happy it’s over for now. Stay well n be safe

[Lord Ludd]

20. Getting my first Moderna shot on St. Pattie's Day

Not diabetic, just old (74). Thanks for the heads-up.

[Dorian Gray]

23. Hope you're better tomorrow

i also got moderna. Just one shot thus far. Next morning I felt some Arm pain. Exhausted day after. Mild headaches. I was able not to take tylenol or advil, as they told me it's better not to take it unless feel a lot of pain. I slept a lot and got to relax and was totally fine the day after that! It wasn't too bad. I work from home and was able to set my schedule so I could relax most of the day. I did watch some reality tv and had lunch pre-prepared in case I wasn't feeling great!

I can't wait for dose two!

[Ms. Toad]

24. Pfizer, diabetic (and cancer x 2) - sore arm for 1st shot is all.

2nd shot is on the 27th.

[mzmolly]

25. I had my jab today and was told I can take tylenol or ibuprofen etc. if needed.

So far I've been fortunate on the side effect front.

I'm sorry you're feeling fatigued etc. I hope you feel better soon.

[oasis]

26. My wife (diabetic) and I got both Moderna shots. No side affects.

Hope you're felling better soon.

[lkinwi]

27. Thanks for the info.

I’m also diabetic and just got the Moderna today. No problems yet, but a non diabetic friend was in bed with a fever and chills the day after she got hers. I’ll see what tomorrow brings, but I’d rather have a few side effect than COVID.

[Texasgal]

28. I just got mine today!

Just about four hours ago. I feel nothing so far!

[VGNonly]

32. I had my 1st

about a week ago. A little tired, a bit lightheaded. Some arm pain, gone after 2 days.

[Wanderlust988]

36. I got the chills and low grade fever exactly 24 hrs after my first Moderna shot

But after a good sleep overnight, I woke up feeling totally fine. I also had a sore arm, but I think most everyone has that. My fever was around 99.2, so not too bad, but enough to feel it.

[Happy Hoosier]

37. Did you experience elevated blood sugar?

I also got the Moderna.

I also experienced sore arm and tiredness.

But also noted mu blood sugar was running consistently 10-15 points higher than usual.

When my arm soreness went away, my blood sugar levels returned to normal.

I would assume that is was a body stress reaponse.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

40. Yeah my sugars went up a few points

Usually my bsl is in the 90's-100 range. When I got the Moderna it went up to 115-120. My diet was the same as usual. Today my bsl is back in the range it usually is. I was surprised my sugar went up. Thankfully it wasn't up alot and it only went up for 2-1/2 days. Glad my sugar is back where it needs to be.

[Happy Hoosier]

41. Sounds very much like my experience.

I hadn't heard it before. I did contact the CDC so maybe they'll get the word out to other diabetics.

[Beausoleil]

38. After the first Moderna shot

I had no side effects other than a sore arm for a couple days.

After my second shot, same sore arm but also had slight nausea the next day.

I do feel extremely lucky. Texas has the lowest rate of vaccination but I'm in one of 5 underserved counties that got a special allocation of Moderna back in January and my wife was able to get us signed up for one each of the 100 doses allocated to the county. Administered by the Texas National Guard, we were automatically signed up for the second shot.

That will be two weeks ago as of tomorrow!

[riversedge]

39. I am so hoping you feel better soon. I was lucky--only had a very sore arm for a few days--actually

first night was worst--had to slip my t-shirt off, could not lift my arm but got better after a few days.

Take care of yourself.

[Norbert]

42. Received my first Moderna shot this week

Outside of a sore arm I was okay.

[ebbie15644]

43. I got my Maderno 2 days ago

no symptoms but my arm was sore about 24 hours and it was only sore if I moved it a certain direction