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Booster side effects

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Indecisivelurcher · 22/12/2021 17:44

I had my booster on Saturday afternoon. I feel terrible today. Really nauseous, headache, not really with it. I'm wondering if this is side effects or something else, given its a whole 4 days later. I know no-one can really tell me, but just wondered if anyone had experienced similar.

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Suzi888 · 22/12/2021 23:24

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The100thHoliday · 22/12/2021 23:24

I had no side effects whatsoever from my (Pfizer) booster. I was expecting at least a sore arm, but I was absolutely fine.

First jab of AZ I was ill with flu-like symptoms for nearly a week. Second dose AZ I felt like I had been hit by a bus for a few days. Dead arm both times, too.

Hope you feel better soon.

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EmilyEmmabob · 23/12/2021 00:45

Had my booster yesterday, the nurse said to keep eating and drinking to keep blood sugars up as it's when vaccines cause them to fall that we feel rough. I've been doing that but today I just feel so sick, my arm and armpit are very tender and I hurt everywhere. I'm really hoping this passes soon! I had Pfizer all 3 times.

Siameasy · 23/12/2021 01:11

Had mine Sunday evening. Monday lunchtime felt absolutely shattered and it’s only today I’ve not felt all “fuzzy”. I slept in until 9 today which I never do. I was on antibiotics as well though for a skin infection so I wonder if my system was a bit overloaded
Two of my friends have felt really sick after, one of my friends said it lasted a few days too!

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Indecisivelurcher · 23/12/2021 06:42

Heck @Thefluffyrabbit wishing you a speedy recovery.

Still feeling really nauseous and hungover, 5 days after booster so who knows.

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Quornflakegirl · 23/12/2021 07:37

Woke up this morning, booster was yesterday and no symptoms or even a sore arm. After my first jab and being so unwell I am so relieved.

Iheartmysmart · 23/12/2021 07:46

Had my booster yesterday, spent all night huddled under blankets shivering, have a rotten scratchy throat, aching joints and horrific dizziness this morning. That was Moderna.

First two AZ caused migraine, vomiting, swollen arms, stiff joints, really heavy and prolonged periods after being post menopausal for over a year.

I’m shan’t be having any more vaccinations for the foreseeable future.

Coconut49 · 23/12/2021 08:05

I had the Moderna booster and had bad nausea and exhaustion mainly. Just sat on sofa for 2 days and did nothing! The nausea surprised me as didn't have that after AstraZeneca jabs - just had mild flu side effects for 24 hours after first jab but nothing after second jab.

BoxingDayHam · 23/12/2021 08:09

@EmilyEmmabob

Had my booster yesterday, the nurse said to keep eating and drinking to keep blood sugars up as it's when vaccines cause them to fall that we feel rough. I've been doing that but today I just feel so sick, my arm and armpit are very tender and I hurt everywhere. I'm really hoping this passes soon! I had Pfizer all 3 times.
Thanks for the tip! I'm still feeling awful. Legs so painful.
parkrunner1977 · 23/12/2021 08:17

I had my Pfizer booster Tuesday morning after 2 x AZ. Didn't even feel the injection. Arm got stiffer throughout the day until I could hardly lift it by time went to bed, not really painful though. Had a terrible nights sleep as was waking up nearly every hour very thirsty. Had a rough head as if hungover Weds morning but 2 ibruprofen sorted that ou and I felt fine from then. Only side effect now on Thursday is a sore armpit!

senorafridgidaire · 23/12/2021 18:27

I posted yesterday but just to update, I had Pfizer early yesterday morning and absolutely zero side effects so far - hoping it doesn't hit me tomorrow!

Wankerchief · 23/12/2021 18:47

I had my booster (modernax3) at 9am
I’m at work till 3am so hopefully I will be fine. I have good awful dry mouth but nothing else so far.

iloveayankeecandle · 23/12/2021 19:15

I had my
Booster Monday evening. Woke up Tuesday feeling achy and sick, with a slight runny nose. Also had very high fatigue. It's all subsiding but now ive got a bit of a sore throat. Lfts all
Negative so just wondering if that was normal?

Petshopboyes · 23/12/2021 19:20

I had my Moderna booster Friday and have a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, sore arm and armpit swelling and pain.

Daily LFT’s are negative

BlackCatz · 23/12/2021 19:26

@iloveayankeecandle

I had my Booster Monday evening. Woke up Tuesday feeling achy and sick, with a slight runny nose. Also had very high fatigue. It's all subsiding but now ive got a bit of a sore throat. Lfts all Negative so just wondering if that was normal?
I've read about lots of people who have had the same (including me).
Peregrina · 23/12/2021 19:28

I had the Moderna on Monday, after 2 pfizers doses. I felt very tired on Tuesday and my arm was a bit tender, but nothing else.

Waxlyrically · 23/12/2021 19:33

I had bad flu like side effects after my two AZ doses but only a mild headache after the Moderna booster. Nothing the next day even though I’d taken the precaution of booking the morning off.

Northsoutheastwest76 · 23/12/2021 19:33

Only had a sore arm with Moderna booster.

rainbowandglitter · 23/12/2021 19:36

I had 2 x AZ and was horrifically ill after the first AZ so was dreading my booster. I had the pfizer booster yesterday and have a sore arm and that's it, no other side effects. Can't believe it.

PrettyPollyOliver · 23/12/2021 19:44

I also was nauseous, shivery and feverish, very achy after moderna booster. But only for about 24 hours thankfully.

anon12345678901 · 23/12/2021 19:46

I had a sore arm for 24 hrs with Pfizer but nothing else. Haven't had symptoms aside from the arm with all 3 of them. Some people I know had side effects from Moderna, mostly just feeling tired and not quite right if that makes sense.

Oceantide · 23/12/2021 19:49

I had mine Tuesday, all have been Moderna. Monday evening felt achy and tired but yesterday felt sick to my stomach all day and have been up most of last night vomiting. Feeling slightly better today but stomach is still not right and I’m wiped out. Glad I didn’t get it any closer to Christmas!

coconuthead · 23/12/2021 20:01

I had mine Tuesday and today I have felt awful all day.

SpiderFluff · 23/12/2021 20:01

@Oceantide

I had mine Tuesday, all have been Moderna. Monday evening felt achy and tired but yesterday felt sick to my stomach all day and have been up most of last night vomiting. Feeling slightly better today but stomach is still not right and I’m wiped out. Glad I didn’t get it any closer to Christmas!
You had it last Tuesday?! As in well over a week?