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COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
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Had a root canal started yesterday. Injection in the mouth is the worst. Whole body tensed up so much I’m sore almost sore afterwards. Guess I’m just a wimp about it.
There are lots of ways of distracting yourself while undergoing something that bothers you. How many have you tried?
Not to embarrass you, but my 2 and 4 year old grandkids have never been bothered by shots. The younger one probably was able to observe her big sister getting a shot, which helped. And they focus on the needle as the injection is made. I guess some people, kids and adults, just have a tolerance for it.
I also tense up when getting a shot from the dentist. Shots in the arm don't usually bother me, and I'm rarely sore afterwards. When I got the shingles vaccine, I was skeptical that the nurse had done anything. I didn't feel a thing. So, we'll see how I do with the COVID vaccine. I'll be eligible in a few days, but have no idea how long it will be before my turn comes up.
Not to embarrass you, but my 2 and 4 year old grandkids have never been bothered by shots. The younger one probably was able to observe her big sister getting a shot, which helped. And they focus on the needle as the injection is made. I guess some people, kids and adults, just have a tolerance for it.
I also tense up when getting a shot from the dentist. Shots in the arm don't usually bother me, and I'm rarely sore afterwards. When I got the shingles vaccine, I was skeptical that the nurse had done anything. I didn't feel a thing. So, we'll see how I do with the COVID vaccine. I'll be eligible in a few days, but have no idea how long it will be before my turn comes up.
Different things bother different people. My uncle is the manliest man normally but when he gets a shot he has to stay seated for several minutes afterwards so that he doesn't faint. I'm pretty close to that. A phlebotomist told me he sees it all the time in people, some you would never expect.
No worries. Got over being embarrassed by it years ago. I’ve seen people faint over blood work or shots before. I’m not that bad 😳 my kids are teens have have no issues at all. They laugh at me so I just roll with it.
Never found anything to work. I know it’s basically nothing. But the thought of it make me almost sick to my stomach.
I given shots. Taken blood including my own. It’s not the needle. No fear of needles. It’s the injection part. Makes my skin crawl.
Smart decision. I’d love for a single dose to have long term efficacy at 80%+, but until the research indicates this is feasible I don’t think it’s a good decision to mess with the protocols.
I feel bad being in my early 30’s and being among the first people to receive the vaccine (Dec 18th) since I was working around COVID patients. I understand why they prioritize healthcare providers and first responders, but I’m not sure enough states put enough priority on the most vulnerable in our society.
It’s been about 28 hours since my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Probably could attribute some of my malaise to it yesterday, but I also had a terrible night of sleep and I was already sore from a hard workout the day before so hard to say. Took it easy, took a nap, tried to ignore the pain in the arm at the injection site, which was significantly more noticeable. All in all though, I feel like I got off relatively easy based on what some have experienced. Grateful to have it out of the way and I feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I was very fortunate to have gotten both doses of the Pfizer vaccine, as did my wife and in-laws. None of us had any side effects whatsoever.
Geez I hope that isn’t the case. According to the medical staff administering the vaccine, older patients, 65+, are less likely to have adverse reactions because of their “more experienced” immune systems. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ maybe someone with more knowledge can/has chime(d) in on this.
Personally I'm not going to be concerned if I don't have side effects. This is a disease where people can be asymptomatic carriers.
Almost surprised when my COVID vaccination no.1 occurred on schedule at Houston Methodist Hospital, after the weather we had, Pfisor version of the vaccine.
10 hrs later, my arm was/is not sore. I’m feeling pretty good except if it’s not my imagination, I seem to more sensitive to cold. We’ve been keeping the house at 65F, normally pretty comfortable, and now I’m kind of cold, not running a fever. Schedule for shot no. 2 on 11 March.
10 hrs later, my arm was/is not sore. I’m feeling pretty good except if it’s not my imagination, I seem to more sensitive to cold. We’ve been keeping the house at 65F, normally pretty comfortable, and now I’m kind of cold, not running a fever. Schedule for shot no. 2 on 11 March.
Got my first shot last Monday (Moderna) . The shot itself went fine , didn't feel a thing . But a couple of hours later , the injection site started to hurt , and the site area seemed to have tensed up . It was like that until Wednesday morning . Usually shots are no problem for me , the only thing similar to this was when I got a yellow fever shot years back . Next shot is March 15 . See what happens then .
I would guess if you have had the vaccine and is exposed to someone with Covid you could have the Covid in your throat and infect others.
Wow, what a big relief - the burden of infection on my shoulders have lifted!
2nd dose went well, only soreness at shoulder, light headache, and tiredness.
Very minor side effects, but major smiling!
I’ve had a chill all day and opted out of my Friday exercise, but overall feel decent.
Its interesting how different people react. I had the Pfizer vaccine as well and had absolutely no reaction not even pain at the injection site.
For shot 1, I noticed I had a shot there, but no real soreness at all. When the nurse told me to relax my arm, I told her I had learned that about 50 years ago
, and think it plays a part in post shot soreness. My brother told me his arm was sore for 4 days.
Both times I didn’t even feel the needle stick. The second time was so pain free the nurse was putting the band aid on before I knew I was done. I always choose the left because I don’t want the dominant arm sore for use. I wonder if I had chosen the other shoulder what the effect would have been? Less sore because it never gets the stick or more? Yes, I’m thinking about it too much, but that’s my jam.For shot 1, I noticed I had a shot there, but no real soreness at all. When the nurse told me to relax my arm, I told her I had learned that about 50 years ago
For shot 1, I noticed I had a shot there, but no real soreness at all. When the nurse told me to relax my arm, I told her I had learned that about 50 years ago
That is something I'm terrible about. I get so nervous with shots I tend to tense up my arm. Sometimes my arm will be twitching for days.
amazing! I am waiting for mine)Wow, what a big relief - the burden of infection on my shoulders have lifted!
2nd dose went well, only soreness at shoulder, light headache, and tiredness.
Very minor side effects, but major smiling!
