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Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (136)Comment receiving replies
As luck would have it I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. 🙂 It has been about 8 hours now and I am feeling a little better. I had to get in bed and lay still. I felt sick most of the day, but it got really bad before I laid down. I felt like I was on a boat in the middle of a storm. I also looked up side effects as I was resting, and it said the new vaccine is much stronger than most vaccines and the side effects included feeling sick and a headache. There was also a number to call to report any side effects. I am going to do that tomorrow. This was my first shot and I am supposed to get the second one in 2-6 months. I am dreading the next shot and am going to ask my doctor if I really need it. I had the original vaccine and was fine. Then they came out with this stronger vaccine. I am interested to see what others have to say about their experience with the shots.
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Just wanted to thank you for describing your reaction. I had my first Shingrix shot 11/14. Very fatigued for 3 days, ok with that. But then whenever I walked or stood, it felt like the floor or ground was rocking/bouncing under me. Friends said my walk did not appear unusual. It felt like trying to balance when walking on a boat going over rough waves. Nurse practitioner via tele-med visit prescribed AntiVert and exercises, but no improvement. The “ rocking floor” sensation and balance problems continued for weeks, only lessened 12/12. The pharmacist denies this had any connection to Shingrix. I would like the drug manufacturer and medical providers to be open to considering if this effect might be related to the Shingrix vaccine. I am afraid that a second shot may cause damage.
I had the original vaccine and had terrible pain. Went to E.R. and was told I had Shingles. I said I just got the Shingles shot and was told I could still get it but it woulf be milder. I read the initial vaccine was discontinued because some people had gotten shingles after receiving the vaccine. I will not be getting any further shots for this after my last experience.
I had the first dose of shingles vaccine, yesterday, and I feel terrible today! It began with a headache yesterday evening. The headache continues even with ibuprofen and acetaminophen. I also have fatigue, body aches and a slight fever. I am not looking forward to the second dose, but will do it, as shingles sounds far worse.
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I also took the shingles vaccine yesterday. Today I'm extra tired muscle aches, and a headache. I have all of the side effects