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Aristus

(66,096 posts)
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:19 PM Feb 2021

I think the second COVID-19 vaccine dose is kicking my ass.

I’m aching all over and I’ve got chills.

I didn’t feel this way after the first dose. I may also have overdone it at work, too.

I bragged that I could ‘tanker-tough’ my way through it. That’s what I get for showing off...



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I think the second COVID-19 vaccine dose is kicking my ass. (Original Post) Aristus Feb 2021 OP
This is consistent cilla4progress Feb 2021 #1
Thank you, cilla. Aristus Feb 2021 #5
Treat yourself to some warm coffee and a movie on the TV rurallib Feb 2021 #2
I'm two cups in, and finished two episodes of "Valley Of Tears." Aristus Feb 2021 #7
Ya, I like a Godzilla film... PirateRo Feb 2021 #8
The second shot kicked my butt as well Docreed2003 Feb 2021 #3
There are reports of the second dose producing stronger symptoms PirateRo Feb 2021 #4
It's your immune system doing it's thing. roamer65 Feb 2021 #6
Yeah, I know. Aristus Feb 2021 #9
My worst reaction so far was to the H1N1 vaccine in 2010. roamer65 Feb 2021 #10
That way, Aristus Feb 2021 #12
Same here with my partner Yonnie3 Feb 2021 #11
Feel better! Phentex Feb 2021 #13
Your immune system works. 👍 GeorgeGist Feb 2021 #14
Yes! Aristus Feb 2021 #15
Which vaccine did you get? Paladin Feb 2021 #16
The Moderna. Aristus Feb 2021 #17
Yeah, I've heard other complaints about the second Moderna dose. Paladin Feb 2021 #22
Thank you. Aristus Feb 2021 #23
Haven't had mine yet, but expect that I will not feel well..long history of untoward effects from Thekaspervote Feb 2021 #18
sorry to hear about your daughter's father orleans Feb 2021 #21
My SIL, a nurse who runs a free clinic, had the same reaction. Had flu like symptoms for two days LiberalLoner Feb 2021 #19
Kicked mine, too, Aristus. Laffy Kat Feb 2021 #20

cilla4progress

(24,588 posts)
1. This is consistent
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:21 PM
Feb 2021

with what I've heard!

Check back in from time to time so we can keep tabs on you, Aristus!

Sending you positive, healing vibes!

rurallib

(62,346 posts)
2. Treat yourself to some warm coffee and a movie on the TV
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:23 PM
Feb 2021

Maybe a nap.

And congratulations on being inoculated.

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
7. I'm two cups in, and finished two episodes of "Valley Of Tears."
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:29 PM
Feb 2021

Lot of tank action and hot Israeli women in Army uniforms.

It will do...

PirateRo

(933 posts)
8. Ya, I like a Godzilla film...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:30 PM
Feb 2021

Then, I can make my self grumbling, “Flee, puny hoomans, flee!” Insert maniacal laughter here. Makes me happy

Docreed2003

(16,817 posts)
3. The second shot kicked my butt as well
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:25 PM
Feb 2021

I had muscle and joint aches and a fever over 102. It was awful for about 24h and then, like flipping a light switch, it was all gone.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

PirateRo

(933 posts)
4. There are reports of the second dose producing stronger symptoms
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:25 PM
Feb 2021

It should ease after a day or so. Sometimes fatigue lingers longer.

roamer65

(36,739 posts)
6. It's your immune system doing it's thing.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:28 PM
Feb 2021

It thinks it’s an attack by a actual SARS virus.

Just kick back and rest, as if I were a a real bug.

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
9. Yeah, I know.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:32 PM
Feb 2021

I say the same thing to my patients.

I’ve just never had a symptomatic inflammatory response to a vaccine before.

This way, I’ll be better prepared to counsel my patients when we start general vaccination...

roamer65

(36,739 posts)
10. My worst reaction so far was to the H1N1 vaccine in 2010.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:35 PM
Feb 2021

Worse than the first shot of Moderna this last Tuesday. I’ll find out on March 2nd if that becomes my all time worst.

Yup, you will be able to walk a mile in their moccasins, so to speak.

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
11. Same here with my partner
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:38 PM
Feb 2021

The second dose of Moderna caused a fever, body aches, and tiredness the following day. The fever resolved quickly with a dose of Tylenol and didn't return. The other symptoms gradually resolved over the next few days.

Phentex

(16,330 posts)
13. Feel better!
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 02:48 PM
Feb 2021

Not happy about your reaction but I like the way you say it can help you when counseling your patients.

Take care!

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
15. Yes!
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 03:05 PM
Feb 2021

Anti-vaxxers: beware! I will pummel your idiotic anti-vaxx arguments into a pulp with my newly-strengthened immune system...

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
17. The Moderna.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 03:20 PM
Feb 2021

The first dose only caused a raised, warm, itchy welt about a week later.

I'm thrashed twenty-four hours after the second dose. I've cancelled weekend plans and am spending the day in my bathrobe recovering...

Paladin

(28,204 posts)
22. Yeah, I've heard other complaints about the second Moderna dose.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 08:54 PM
Feb 2021

But considering the possible alternative, I'm going to try to keep a positive attitude, whatever the side effects may be. Best of luck to you in getting better.

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
23. Thank you.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 08:58 PM
Feb 2021

Yeah, the alternative is unacceptable. This is a small price to pay to acquire an immunity to so devastating a disease.

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
18. Haven't had mine yet, but expect that I will not feel well..long history of untoward effects from
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 04:16 PM
Feb 2021

vaccines, as do several of my family members.

A little worried, but my daughter’s father is now in a medically induced coma from covid and isn’t going to survive. I’ll deal with it!!

orleans

(33,987 posts)
21. sorry to hear about your daughter's father
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 06:19 PM
Feb 2021

yes, you will be able to deal with getting a vaccine--for your daughter. and for you. and for everyone who loves you.

LiberalLoner

(9,761 posts)
19. My SIL, a nurse who runs a free clinic, had the same reaction. Had flu like symptoms for two days
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 04:18 PM
Feb 2021

That were pretty miserable and also a very sore arm. Third day was not bad, maybe a little more fatigued than usual. Fourth day, back to normal.

Laffy Kat

(16,356 posts)
20. Kicked mine, too, Aristus.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 04:25 PM
Feb 2021

I was febrile, achy, and had a terrible headache for three days. I missed four days of work. No regrets, though; I'd do it again. I tell ya, popsicles, and very cold Powerade tasted so good. Also, Benadryl helped me sleep through it.

My oldest son had his second yesterday and then went to work at the hospital today for a 12-hour shift. He just texted me that he felt terrible. I told him last night to call-in but he didn't listen to his mother, of course.

Get rest!

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