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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow long does it take for this second Moderna shot to stop kicking my ass?
Felt fine yesterday afternoon, but last night it proceeded to do it's thing - chills, muscle/joint pain, brain fog, etc..
JohnSJ
(92,058 posts)idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)For about 36 hours. OTC medications helped.
Elwood P Dowd
(11,443 posts)idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)Spazito
(50,101 posts)and not aspirin.
I have only had my first dose and had no side-effects but am expecting them after my second one.
mahina
(17,601 posts)Tylenol, not Advil and not aspirin.
He said it was something to do with the inflammation response and the shot effectiveness
Spazito
(50,101 posts)I specifically asked about it at the time and that was the advice to me. There was no discussion of Tylenol pro or con.
Here's what the CDC says:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html
It seems it depends on whether there are other medical reasons that might determine which one is best.
mahina
(17,601 posts)LonePirate
(13,407 posts)The first 12+ hours were fine for me but hours 20 - 36 were filled with exhaustion that started to lessen around the 34 hour mark. I was back to normal after the second night's sleep.
wryter2000
(46,023 posts)But the next day, they were kind of wiped out from everything that they went through the day before.
Xavier Breath
(3,594 posts)and was in full force by the following morning, following Moderna 2 at 3:30 that afternoon. However, by that evening I had mostly returned to normal, and I was in old form by the following morning. It helped that my nausea was in the morning and brief and I was able to eat normally.
Hang in there, and hopefully it will pass for you soon.
bigtree
(85,970 posts)...some effects may last longer than a few days.
But the fever and muscle ache should subside in a few days. Hit up the doc if it lasts longer than a week.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety | CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Moderna.html
FDA says fatigue, headaches and muscle pain are most common side effects of Modernas Covid vaccine
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/15/moderna-covid-vaccine-fatigue-headaches-and-muscle-pain-are-the-most-common-side-effects.html
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: How Long They Last
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects-how-long-they-last
MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE (EUA) Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-180345/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-pfeua-intramuscular/details/list-sideeffects
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,511 posts)I was quite tired for several days, though I was able to function, but not at a high level.
Tylenol and ibuprofen helped a lot, as did naps!
I would suggest doing what you feel like doing and sleep when you want to. It will pass!
Scrivener7
(50,901 posts)Tomorrow the aches will still be there but much better. More Advil.
Thursday there will be no aches but you will be tired, yet functional.
Friday, all done!!!
Arkansas Granny
(31,505 posts)Rest up, drink fluids and take Tylenol/Advil/aspirin as needed. I hope you feel better soon.
Just remember, the side effects go away, the protection stays.
Sanity Claws
(21,837 posts)Got it Friday around 12:30 PM, felt tired on Friday, was very sick on Saturday, and gradually started feeling better on Sunday. By 6 PM on Sunday, I was okay.
bluesbassman
(19,358 posts)Got mine at 9:00am. By 8:00pm I was floored. Chills, joint ache, and fatigue. Slept until noon the next day and woke up with a 101.6 temp. Laid in bed all day and sweated all night. Next day fever was gone but I had zero energy. About 4:00pm it was like flipping a switch, felt about 90% whole again.
Leith
(7,807 posts)and I was fine.
This morning, I am achy, tired, and it feels like a block of lead in my chest area dragging me down. I'm also emotionally shaky.
Time for some soup and Tylenol.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,852 posts)For me, I felt okay for nearly 24 hours after the 2nd Moderna shot.
Then the light-headed feeling and fatigue kicked in. I measured my temperature then, and it was 101F despite how I didn't feel hot.
It lasted for about a full day for me.
godsentme
(69 posts)I tried tylenol and motrin. Neither seemed to help. After 16 hours of this, I took an Epsom salt bath and had nearly 100% relief for about 8 hours. Had minor symptoms after but was able to sleep. The next day I was fine. Highly recommend salt bath if you're able.
elleng
(130,689 posts)but the subtle ones I had disappeared after 3+ days.
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)Aristus
(66,272 posts)Woke up at hour #25 feeling better than I had in weeks.
ananda
(28,830 posts)I'd say you'll feel better tomorrow.
My symptoms were better two days later
and completely gone yesterday (4th day).
obamanut2012
(26,034 posts)A "relapse" after ten days, and today is two weeks and two days ago I spent most of the day in bed, exhausted.
But, I also played golf Friday and Saturday and was fine.
JCMach1
(27,553 posts)Back to February...