Really regretting getting the Covid jab (warning pity party)

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I had my COVID vaccination on Saturday. I have had all the available boosters since lockdown as I have had some health issues that put me in a "slightly vulnerable to COVID" category.

Went to local chemist had the jab and a charity shop mooch, then came home all fine. 10-12 hours later I start feeling ropey. I know I might be in for a rough night as I have been known to react badly. So I had violent chills, followed by feverishness, crazy fever dreams, headache untouched by paracetamol, couldn't get out of bed for a wee without help, joint pain, nausea, loss of appetite ... This went on for 24 hours. I was still a wreck on Monday, so day off work, Tuesday tired but felt better and felt normal by the evening. I expected to be back at work today.

Then in the middle of the night, chills again I was shivering violently, headache returned plus sore throat and a cough. Most likely an opportunistic virus 🦠 but I am wondering why I put myself through all this🙄

Not sure if the net benefit outweighs the massively inconvenient time off work and feeling like shit-ness of it all.

I will think hard before taking the next booster if offered. I have the flu jab every year - never any issues with that one.

Surprised people are still getting this jab, how long does the immunity last for , 6 months? Had covid twice in three years, couple of rough days and then fine.

@Annella I sympathise hugely- I had a very bad neuro response too as I listed below on my 4th jab- I too had to be put on beta blockers which themselves are not without side effects. It was incredibly frightening- I got muscle spasms in one lower leg plus a whole cluster of other nasty things , I had to see a neurologist who basically said she was pretty sure it was a bad reaction as it all came on out the blue- a lot of it has receded but left me with what feels like arthritis in neck and weird dry slightly sore eyes , still get pins and needles too but far far less often- daily rather than every hour

@Crikeyalmighty I’m sorry to hear you had a similar experience. It was a horribly frightening time.

I’m pleased to hear that whilst you have a few remaining issues, that you’re okay. Interestingly, I have a stiff neck and dry eyes but hadn’t connected them with the vax - I assumed they were unrelated hormonal issues or something. My menstrual cycle was also affected and has never been the same, but I wasn’t sure if that was a symptom of the stress that came from the direct side effects or even a coincidence.

My neurologist said his referrals, particularly for muscle spasm, rocketed after the jab. Now that things have settled down, I’m grateful that it wasn’t worse as others experienced, but also kick myself for having it in the first place.

I know two people who reacted just like this to the jab. Not great but it did go away completely.if that's any concellation x

How am I the irresponsible one, when you've literally confirmed that people have indeed been paid damages?

And let's remember these payments are for those over 60% damaged (I mean, what even IS that!?) - doesn't take into account those whose claims have not been successful because they aren't considered to be 'damaged enough' 🙄

I find it interesting how, during the pandemic, people constantly used rhetoric like: 'If it saves one person from serious illness/ hospitalisation/death from Covid...'

Yet if 146 people (that we know of!) suffer serious illness / hospitalisation / death from the jab, it's 'nothing to see here'...

I had that kind of reaction after my first covid jab. A similar timeline to onset as well.

I've had covid three times, including once before I was vaccinated, and none were anything like my reaction to the vaccine.

That seems to have been the case with a few people I've met - their worst reaction is from the vaccine. So it seems like it's a thing for some.

Same here.

This happened to my friend's wife, she is in her early 30s. The doctor felt that the vaccination probably precipitated the stroke, thogh of cource we can't say for sure.

But there's some evidence that for young people, the benefits are not clearly outweighing the risks. I haven't had more boosters myself, and I really wish I hadn't let my teens be vaccinated. But at the time, schools here would not allow them to participate in any extra-curricular activities if they didn't. In hindsight, they didn't run any anyway, so no great loss.

I've also had all available vaccines. A couple were nothing to write home about, most a few symptoms & 3 fairly disruptive.

One in particular caused suspected myocarditis so I now have to go through the rigmarole of getting a patient specific directive Every Single Time which is a PITA.

This last one + flu was particularly unpleasant. I wasn't ill, just headachy, muscle pains and knackered. For four days. Naps at lunchtime. No appetite whatsoever. Fortunately I WFH & it was a quietish week so I could pace my day accordingly. Appreciate not everyone has this luxury.

I'll still get them, but I do hope the technology / duration of effectiveness improves because for those of us who were on the CV/CEV list (but not necessarily actively unwell, as is my case), the downtime associated with multiple jabs a year is a real pain. Messes with my menstrual cycle as well and due to the suspected myocarditis I'm advised not to 'exert myself' for at least a week after any mRNA vaccine.

It’s not unnecessary for some people.

I wonder if you have coincidently contracted a virus already?

I think the covid vaccine can knock your immune system and let things take hold. I came down with Bell’s palsy after a covid vaccine that they eventually attributed to Lyme disease. Possibly could of happened anyway but I’d not chance a reoccurrence.

People saying it’s not the jab…
My doctor talked me through the side-effects.
Said now that know more about it, it’s your choice whether to have it or not. It’s not a case of being Anti-Vax.

YABVU. Long covid would be infinitely worse. If the vaccine saves you from that then you should count yourself lucky.

@IClaudine i think you need to realise the extremely strict criteria that needs meeting in order to successfully claim compensation those 146 are lucky to have well documented, well presented and argued cases. The people without such aid get their claims refused. Do not trivialise the vaccine injured or those who lost loved ones who have no hope of acknowledgement or compensation due to legislatory loopholes and policy stonewalls

I will never get another Covid jab for as long as I shall live.

I worked on a Covid ward as a nurse for two years so did as I was told and willingly got three doses.

Experienced the most horrific, anxiety inducing neuro symptoms. GP couldn't work out what was wrong with me (they knew) 🙄 even though it was obvious what had caused it, my symptoms flared up after every jab.

Listen to your body and evaluate your risk and whether it's worth getting another one in the future. It probably isn't.

@strawberrysea

Experienced the most horrific, anxiety inducing neuro symptoms. GP couldn't work out what was wrong with me (they knew) 🙄 even though it was obvious what had caused it, my symptoms flared up after every jab.

What were your symptoms and how long after the vaccination did you begin to experience them?

I'm lucky that my experiences with the covid vaccination have been simply a sore arm for 2-3 days and I think the vaccine is safe and saving lives for most. I do wish that there was medical support for those who have had more adverse reactions, though. Like those suffering long-covid, those who have had adverse reactions need medical support and compassion instead of being dismissed and not having their concerns investigated.

I certainly don't remember pretty much everyone being ill when the vaccines were first rolled out. A couple of people I heard of felt a bit unwell for a few hours, everyone else was fine.

IIRC it was roughly 1-2 weeks after the jab. I was in bed one night and I had pins and needles in my right calf. Didn’t think much of it.

Then followed two years of non-stop symptoms including but not limited to: numbness in arms and legs, pins and needs in hands and feet, facial numbness, vertigo and severe anxiety. Symptoms flared up ten fold with each subsequent vaccine.

Also interesting to note that I’d been on the pill on and off for years but at the time was off of it. I decided to go back on it in 2022 and experienced a migraine with aura that the doctors as A&E thought was a stroke and so I was seen immediately. I was told that it was a result of being on the pill and that I had an increased stroke risk and so never to take it again. Worth noting that in 10 years I had never reacted that way to the pill, ever. I’d never had a migraine before in my life.

As I mentioned, I saw people die and did CPR many times on Covid patients and it was utterly horrific but the fact that we were told so many lies about the vaccine is a crime against humanity in my opinion. People should be able to make an informed decision and we were absolutely not able to do that :(

I had my (Pfizer) jab a couple of days ago. I had postponed having it (had my flu one in Sept) because I wasn't sure it was necessary. However, I've had all my CV jabs without incident, and have never tested positive, despite the rest of my family having it several times - my 3rd child has had it 3 times. I currently have one very fit friend in hospital, having been bluelighted in for severe breathing issues after she contracted CV. This new strain seems worse than previous ones.

I wish we hadn't been forced to vaccinate our children because I don't think they needed it, but we had to in order to travel. I read as much data as I could and consulted all the medics I knew and on balance was advised and felt the benefits outweighed the risks - there was (limited) evidence that myocarditis in boys was more severe if they contracted CV, rather than it being caused by the jab.

I think that it is a deeply personal choice, and people have to make their own decisions based on their own health, families health and circumstance, and berating either side isn't helpful..but there should definitely be more support for those with Long Covid or those who have been damaged by the vaccines.

I had no side effects until the jab I had last year. I'm sure it made me have the worst palpitations of my life. Just can't take the chance of having it again.
I've had covid a couple of months ago. It was not that bad for me ( without the jab)

I think people should really keep getting this extremely necessary jab.

So you've suffered numerous side effects including myocarditis, which could be a life-threatening condition- and yet you keep going back for more boosters! Why?

You said:

Reports would suggest side effects are neither mild nor rare
And since the UK government has already issued thousands in Covid vaccine damage payments, I'd say your comment, at best, is ill-informed and, at worst, highly irresponsible

Serious side effects are rare. That was my point. You called WhileMyDishwasherGentlyWeeps irresponsible for saying this when it is actually true.