Got the latest covid vax yesterday.

[Laffy Kat]

It's kicking my ass. They always do but this one is worse than the last two. I truly need to go back to sleep and I'm too achy. Just took a tramadol. I'll see if that helps.

Yes, I'm a complaining baby.

[Siwsan]

1. I got mine on Monday

No reaction at all. I've also had 3 close exposures to Covid and never developed any symptoms. Still not letting my guard down.

[Laffy Kat]

8. That's smart.

You can't tell me the vaccines don't make a difference.

[brewens]

2. Good going. Sorry you aren't feeling well. I only had fatigue from my first shot. I wonder why the difference?

I found this.

https://healthmatters.nyp.org/what-are-the-common-side-effects-of-the-updated-covid-19-vaccine/

[appalachiablue]

5. Helpful article, thanks for posting.

[Laffy Kat]

9. Thanks for the article.

It really is more of a new vaccine than a booster! That probably answers why I'm reacting. My recent flu shot was super easy, so I guess I'm paying for this one, LOL. I don't mind. I intentionally cleared my calendar today and I don't have to go back to work until Friday.

[willamette]

43. synergy of two painkillers

The info I took home from my last joint replacement told me about this previously unknown working together of Tramadol and Acetominophen (Tylenol). I had the best results, then, and with a recent cracked molar extraction, with 1/2 of a Tramadol (so, just 25mg), combined with one 500mg Acetominophen. It did the trick, with minimum use of the narcotic Tramadol.

[debm55]

3. LaffyKat. had mine two weeks ago. Rite Aid told me to get the flu and pneumonia shot in the other arm at the same time.

It really kicked my ass. Now I don't know which one did it. I felt like crap for a good while. Best of luck to you.

[Laffy Kat]

10. I guess! There is no way I would advise anyone to get all the shots at once.

Whoa.

[womanofthehills]

46. You are right - Government said get them separately

FDA & US Centers for Disease Control just came out saying to get them separately esp with the high dose flu shot.

“It is the second study to find an elevated risk of stroke for seniors after Covid-19 and flu vaccinations given together. The US Centers for Disease Control and FDA issued a public communication in January explaining that one of their near real-time vaccine safety monitoring studies—called the Vaccine Safety Datalink–had picked up a small and uncertain risk of stroke for older adults who received a dose of Pfizer’s bivalent Covid-19 vaccine and a high-dose or adjuvanted flu shot on the same day. That study triggered the FDA’s broader look at strokes after vaccination noted in the medical records of seniors on Medicare. “
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/covid-shots-may-slightly-increase-risk-of-stroke-in-older-adults-particularly-when-administered-with-certain-flu-vaccines/ar-AA1iQUuY

[claudette]

4. Had mine on

October 3rd (5th Covid vaccine) and only felt slight pain on my arm, and some tiredness the next day. Those were the only reactions. But, thankfully, I never had a serious reaction to any of the shots. I would NEVER get the flu shot and covid vaccine on the same day. Too risky I think. Going this weekend for the flu shot.

[LauraInLA]

12. That's why I'm a little nervous about

The combined COVID-flu shots they’re working on. Not sure I’d be thrilled about getting them together every fall.

[claudette]

14. Hopefully there will be

a choice to have ONLY the flu shot. I'm sensitive to medication of any sort and was happy my covid vaccine experiences were minor. Never had a reaction to the flu shot but won't get it if it is required to be with the covid vaccine. Good luck!

[IbogaProject]

16. Current Flu vaccine research is working on a universal one

The idea is to target parts of the Influenza virus that don't change every year. I think the idea is to move it to be like tetanus where it is taken around every 10 years.

[debm55]

17. I have a good one for you, the Rite Aid person, in addition to giving me the three shots at the same time, wanted to

give me a tetanus shot. I sad no,

[zanana1]

25. He didn't suggest the "What the hell" shot?

[Laffy Kat]

30. OMG. Sounds a little needle happy if you ask me.

[XanaDUer2]

7. I had terrible chills eom

[Laffy Kat]

11. Me, too.

I'm about to take a warm bath for the achiness.

[XanaDUer2]

13. Feel better eom

[wnylib]

24. Had my latest covid shot on the17th.

The side effects were about the same as the last one that I had. Sore arm, sleepiness, and general blah feeling, like the way I feel just before coming down with a cold or flu. Slight nausea for a little while. The arm soreness was not as bad as with the previous covid shots.

All side effects were gone in a day and a half, except the sore arm lasted almost 3 days.

[IbogaProject]

15. I got the Novavax two days ago.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023-2024 Formula) is the one I chose to take. It was way easier on my arm than either Pizer or Moderna, no real hangover either. I chose it as I liked the concept of the vaccine being just the full protein rather than mRNA causing the body to make a bunch of a smaller chunk of the target protein.

[Laffy Kat]

31. I didn't realize there was another one besides Moderna or Pfizer.

Unfortunately, it would not be an option for me unless I went outside my HMO, which is usually very expensive. It's nice know, though.

[Bundbuster]

18. My 6th Moderna shot had no real side effects, just fatigue.

The only bad one was the first - kicked my ass into bed for 36 hours. I'm spacing out the Flu & RSV one week apart each.

[LudwigPastorius]

19. I got it recently and felt bad for about 24 hours, but...

the real killer was a few weeks before when I got the flu and RSV vacs at the same time.

Not good. (but, of course, worth it)

[Laffy Kat]

20. Glad yours didn't last long.

I feel like I'm starting to feel better now, too.

[Captain Zero]

21. I got it 6:30 pm Tuesday, did not sleep well at all, arm very sore

Then today Wednesday I was miserable in general, sluggish. Arm still aching.
But about 3pm today I slept for like 5 hours and tonight I'm much better.
So yeah, like 24 hours. But I really don't want Covid.
This is my first time getting Moderna too. All previous have been Pfizer.

Everyone: you will get through it and be protected.

[Laffy Kat]

32. I'm feeling better today.

Just a sore, slightly swollen, arm and zero appetite, which is fine.

[yellowdogintexas]

39. Glad you are better! Infinitely better than having COVID

I had COMIRNATY 12+ No clue who actually manufactured it. The RX slip has a huge list of companies.

[Laffy Kat]

41. Absolutely better than getting the virus! 100%

[UTUSN]

22. Sorry that it's like that for you.

[Marthe48]

26. Thanks for getting the latest shot

even knowing you'd suffer.

I got the latest one a couple weeks ago, and it was the easiest.

Drink lots of water and other liquid. Be nice to yourself

[Laffy Kat]

33. Good advice. I think I was a touch dehydrated, as well.

Lesson learned.

[yellowdogintexas]

37. drinking electrolyte supplemented liquids today.

Electrolyte powder is great!!

[BoomaofBandM]

27. Got the updated and it is the first time i had reaction to a vaccine.

About 2 days of feeling really bad, one more just a little slow. Lumps at injection site still there day 4. Hope you feel better soon.

[Laffy Kat]

34. I have a lump, too, and arm is still sore.

Otherwise, I'm feeling better.

[Emile]

28. We got the Moderna one week ago and no problems.

[True Dough]

29. Haven't had it yet, but my aunt got it

And, like you, she's suffering from some strong side effects. Enough that she says, "I'm not getting another one." But I remind her that Covid would do a lot worse to her.

Hope you're feeling better soon, Laffy Kat!

[Laffy Kat]

36. Thank you, True Dough!

I hope your aunt changes her mind.

[yellowdogintexas]

35. I got mine yesterday afternoon. So far only a sore arm, which is normal for me with any vax

Got my flu shot also; same arm.

I've been fighting with my fall allergies lately so woke up with irritation in the back of my nose, itchy eyes etc
Feeling fine.

Next up: shingles sometime before the end of the year

Can't get RSV or pneumonia because I am in a clinical trial for a combo shot of these two. The study periodically draws a blood sample to check antibodies, etc. so I just have to wait for the end of the trial. If the vax is approved, and I got the placebo the study will give me the real vaccine.

It has been a nice income booster.

[Laffy Kat]

38. I'm on an RSV clinical trial, too.

It's worth it. $$$

[yellowdogintexas]

44. Most definitely!!! Which one are you doing? The $$ have a come in very handy nt

[Laffy Kat]

45. It's the mRNA Moderna.

The money does come in handy. I'm going to try to do more studies.

[Aristus]

40. Ibuprofen, or another anti-inflammatory would probably work better than tramadol.

The COVID vaccine, like all anti-virus vaccines, triggers what is called the immune inflammatory response, the symptoms of which you are experiencing right now. This triggers your immune system to create viral anti-bodies, which will fight infection if you get exposed to the COVID virus. The best way to improve your acute symptoms is with an anti-inflammatory.

Too many people mistake the immune inflammatory response for the illness itself, which is why I get so many patients saying "I can't get the vaccine. Last time, it gave me the disease". Sometimes I can talk them off the ledge, other times, they prefer to believe Dr. Google instead.

Oh well. Thank you for getting vaccinated. I hope you feel better soon.

[Laffy Kat]

42. I took ibuprofen, too.

The tramadol was more for the achiness, although I have no idea if helped. I haven't taken any in a long time. It may have helped me rest, but I dunno.