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[loonarider]

Hi all,

After much deliberation I took the vaccine. Didn't hurt, sore arm right now and some muscle, joint pain, dry mouth but now have short of breath and of course thinking the worse. Is it the jab or my health anxiety?

I don't know, but would like to be reassured right now and a little afraid to sleep tonight.

If I'm getting short of breath now that wouldn't be an allergic reaction right? as I hear that would happen soon after the jab.

Weird that it's in my system now. Whatever happens happens so long as I don't keel over. 

[CLKD]

Morning. It's  anxiety most probably.  How long did you wait there after you were injected?  We were told not to drive for 15 mins and to wander round the town near the Pharmacy, 2 go back there if any problems arose. So 15-20 mins. seems to be the time symptoms may well appear.

How R U this morning?

[loonarider]

Morning. It's  anxiety most probably.  How long did you wait there after you were injected?  We were told not to drive for 15 mins and to wander round the town near the Pharmacy, 2 go back there if any problems arose. So 15-20 mins. seems to be the time symptoms may well appear.

How R U this morning?

Hey CKLD,

They sent me on my way straiggt after. No waiting. Suffice to say I think it's anxiety, however the headaches are so bad.

Mine began around 10 pm yesterday night which is rightly 6hr30 mins after the jab. Took a paracetamol , did nothing. Then had an uncomfortable sleep with the headaches which seemed to be worse when laying down, (not sure it's because blood rushing to head when horizontal or not) , and then weird feeling on left side of neck and left face. I had my jab on left arm.

Took anther paracetamol because couldn't sleep with headaches at 3am and then another at 7 am this morning to no avail.

Was wondering if there's something I can do to help the headaches. Of course, I called 111 and they jsut said call my GP on Tuesday if persists.

I'm very tired as haven't slept but maybe if I force myself to eat somethjng might help. It's like a really bad hang over.

Or maybe I need a stronger med for the headaches? Nurofen?

I appreciate your insight CKLD 

[Taz2]

Hi loonarider. Well done on getting the vaccine. It's the Pfizer one you have to wait for 15 minutes as there have been no anaphylactic episodes from the Astra one. Anaphylactic shock will appear within 15 minutes.

Headaches from the rare blood clots caused by Astra begin from day 4 up to four weeks after the jab according to the info my partner had with his (I had Pfizer he had Astra). They are accompanied by nausea, blurred vision, loss of sensation etc. and don't respond to painkillers at all .My partner had a slight headache 24 hours later. My friend had a day of headache and nausea 3 days after her second one so everyone is different. I had a bad fibro flare (5 years since last one) two weeks after first jab and have been informed that it will be worse after the 2nd so to be aware.

Could it be the lack of sleep and anxiety causing the headache? I had the 2nd Pfizer yesterday and had racing heartbeat from 11 last night till 3 this morning but I can't find this as a side effect so must have been too much chocolate! It's such a lonely feeling isn't it when you are anxious in the small hours.

Taz x

[sheila99]

I think headaches are common. I had a bad one so did OH. Try getting involved with something you have to concentrate on, less time to overthink things . I found fresh air helped clear my head.

[Postmeno3]

Yes, whilst easier said than done, try not to dwell on what might be rather than what is. We have this beautiful Spring all around us and you have this amazing protection in your system right now. This is your "what is". I agree that fresh air will help and giving your attention fully to your senses. They can all be applied to a simple cup of coffee! Enjoy.....

[CLKD]

Drink plenty.  I was very thirsty 3 days after, lasted 48 hours.   Dehydration = headaches. 

Paracetamol never touches pain 4 me.  I use 'nurofen' for everything.  Can't take anything stronger!  You could take Paracetamol and 'nurofen' separated during the day as a top up.

How R U now?  Feet up, keep drinking and eat regularly. 

[loonarider]

Hi loonarider. Well done on getting the vaccine. It's the Pfizer one you have to wait for 15 minutes as there have been no anaphylactic episodes from the Astra one. Anaphylactic shock will appear within 15 minutes.

Headaches from the rare blood clots caused by Astra begin from day 4 up to four weeks after the jab according to the info my partner had with his (I had Pfizer he had Astra). They are accompanied by nausea, blurred vision, loss of sensation etc. and don't respond to painkillers at all .My partner had a slight headache 24 hours later. My friend had a day of headache and nausea 3 days after her second one so everyone is different. I had a bad fibro flare (5 years since last one) two weeks after first jab and have been informed that it will be worse after the 2nd so to be aware.

Could it be the lack of sleep and anxiety causing the headache? I had the 2nd Pfizer yesterday and had racing heartbeat from 11 last night till 3 this morning but I can't find this as a side effect so must have been too much chocolate! It's such a lonely feeling isn't it when you are anxious in the small hours.

Taz x

Thanks for the reply! I guess it could be down to dehydration as CKLD said. Super thirsty, so trying to drink as much as I can. It is lonely, I geuss I'm lucky to have a partner who is very supportive and tries to talk me out of my constant obssessing. But I'm sure deep inside he's sick my probems  Why I come on here to give you guys an ear ache and not him. (joke)   

[loonarider]

I think headaches are common. I had a bad one so did OH. Try getting involved with something you have to concentrate on, less time to overthink things . I found fresh air helped clear my head.

That's an instant relief knowing it's common. I wonder what kind of headache would warrant medical attention though... (over thinking again...going to shut up). Yes, feel better after getting out of bed, pottered about the house a bit, had some tea, got some water on the go and will check out my plants in the garden. Thank you x

[loonarider]

Yes, whilst easier said than done, try not to dwell on what might be rather than what is. We have this beautiful Spring all around us and you have this amazing protection in your system right now. This is your "what is". I agree that fresh air will help and giving your attention fully to your senses. They can all be applied to a simple cup of coffee! Enjoy.....

Thanks for steering my mind away from worrying thoughts x

[loonarider]

Drink plenty.  I was very thirsty 3 days after, lasted 48 hours.   Dehydration = headaches. 

Paracetamol never touches pain 4 me.  I use 'nurofen' for everything.  Can't take anything stronger!  You could take Paracetamol and 'nurofen' separated during the day as a top up.

How R U now?  Feet up, keep drinking and eat regularly.

As soon as I saw your post about nurofen I got my partner to pick some up  for me, it certainly has taken the edge off already compared to the paracetmol which did diddley squat. I' try mixing it up. Do you mean paracetmol together with nurofen? How much?

I feel better than last night, so thank you. Really useful adivce especially when not thinking straight.

[CLKD]

Not together.  Allow 4 hours between each medication.  Sort of a top up.

.... and breath ;-)

[Limpy]

I heard a pain relief specialist on the radio recommending that paracetamol and ibuprofen be taken together for quick effective relief of headaches. It was a small 200mg ibuprofen tablet taken with a standard 500mg paracetamol tablet - it works.

The same combination is available OTC in Nuromol tablets..

[CLKD]

Tnx.

[loonarider]

Not together.  Allow 4 hours between each medication.  Sort of a top up.

.... and breath ;-)

Thanks