Astra Zeneca vaccine long term symptoms
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Welcome to the community @LesleyHolmes. I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling so unwell lately, and that this has been affecting both you and your loved ones.
You can read about the recognised side effects of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine in the patient information leaflet.
Some of the symptoms you've mentioned, such as flu-like symptoms, muscle soreness, and a decreased appetite, are listed as possible side effects in the patient information leaflet. However, as your doctor has said, these symptoms are usually short term and shouldn't last longer than a week. These symptoms can also be caused by other conditions. Some of the other symptoms you've mentioned aren't listed in the information booklet.
If you're unhappy with what your GP has suggested in terms of treating the symptoms you have, then would it be possible to go back and speak to a different GP? The important thing is that you start to feel more well, and get to the bottom of why you're feeling unwell at the moment.
I'm glad to hear that you're not anti-vaccination, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to discourage other people from receiving their coronavirus vaccination if it's safe for them to do so. If anyone is unsure about whether it's safe for them to have the coronavirus vaccine, they should speak to their GP, nurse, or pharmacist.As per our house rules around 'Keeping it safe':
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Only time will tell things change all the time different information things added no point arguing over something that is going to be around for a long time0
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@vikingqueen not the actual vacination some countries aren't allowing people who have had the astrazenica vacinations into the their country but you can if you have had the Pfizer vacination just wondered why thought someone may know0
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Hi @lisathomas50
Hope you're well.
Is there anything in particular that makes you say that some countries aren't allowing people who have had the AZ vaccine in? I appreciate you're wanting to find out more information yourself, but it's still always best to provide sources where possible of where you have read such statements, we wouldn't want to cause other users unnecessary worry.
There was a story recently about a certain batch of the AZ vaccine, produced in India, not being approved by the EU, which you can read about in this article and in this article, which would potentially caused travel disruption for people wanting to attend EU countries who have received a vaccine from that batch.
I'm not sure if that's what you are referring to, however it's worth noting that these articles were from July so the situation may have changed, and individual EU countries can still set their own guidance, so it's always worth checking through the Gov.uk website where you can view potential risks and restrictions for other countries.0 -
I had an adverse reaction to the one and only Astra Vaccination that I received. I expected to experience the flu like symptoms plus aching arm etc., But I did not predict the racing and violent beating of my heart, the swollen glands, dizziness and dehydration that effectively prevented me from getting any sleep at all in the night following my injection. I thought that I was about to suffer a heart attack and was too scared to move in case I exacerbated the problem. When I got up in the morning my face was grey and my eyes were sunken. I don't think that I had a temperature but I occasionally felt "chills"; my blood pressure was low but my heart rate was high but, as the palpitations had become less severe, I suspect that it had been much higher in the night. I ached everywhere and felt dreadful.Dizziness, swollen glands and increased heart rate are side effects listed online as 3 of a group of the problems attached to anaphylactic shock I believe.I do attribute all the side effects that I experienced to the vaccine as I did not suffer these conditions before the vaccine and I have not had them since.After several days ( abt.,. 10) I was feeling better but very tired and this has continued I have been trying to get advice about a second jab ( not AZ.,) but without success so far.I have had all childhood vaccinations and flu vaccines ( the latter since 2000 on account of being a carer at the time) and was so pleased when Covid vaccinations became possible. I still wish to be vaccinated but I need to be confident that the vaccination itself will not cause permanent harm. . Meanwhile I am continuing to avoid social occasions, wear a face mask and continue with all necessary precautions. By doing so I hope to avoid the worst consequences of either Covid19 or the vaccination..If I can find an acceptable alternative vaccine I will be at the head of the queue.1
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Good to hear of a success story and there are many. But I know of several "healthy" people who had an unexpected bad reaction to the" jab" and several less well people who suffered nothing worse than a sore arm. Seems that there is no consistency to the response to the vaccine.
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Hi @jonquility,
According to the AstraZeneca patient information leaflet, possible side effects include:Get urgent medical attention if you get symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. Such reactions may include a combination of any of the following symptoms:- feeling faint or light-headed
- changes in your heartbeat
- shortness of breath or wheezing
- swelling of your lips, face, or throat
- hives or rash
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)Of course, many of these are also symptoms of other illnesses and conditions too.- tenderness, pain, warmth, itching or bruising where the injection is given
- generally feeling unwell
- feeling tired (fatigue)
- chills or feeling feverish
- headache
- feeling sick (nausea)
- joint pain or muscle ache
- swelling, redness or a lump at the injection site
- fever (≥38°C)
- being sick (vomiting) or diarrhoea
- pain in legs or arms
- flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, sore throat, runny nose, cough and chills
If your fever is high and lasts longer than two or three days, or you have other persistent symptoms, this might not be due to side effects of the vaccine and you should follow appropriate advice according to your symptoms.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)- sleepiness or feeling dizzy
- decreased appetite
- abdominal pain
- enlarged lymph nodes
- excessive sweating, itchy skin, rash or hives
- Following widespread use of the vaccine there have been extremely rare reports of blood clots in combination with low level of blood platelets. When these blood clots do occur, they may be in unusual or atypical locations (e.g. brain, liver, bowel, spleen).
- severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- rapid swelling under the skin in areas such as the face, lips, mouth and throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing) (angioedema)
- low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)
- hypersensitivity
- capillary leak syndrome (a condition causing fluid leakage from small blood vessels)
I'm glad that you're feeling better, and that you're still keen to get your second dose.
My understanding is that you can receive a different vaccine for the second dose only in exceptional circumstances. As this NHS document outlines, one of these exceptional circumstances is:Those who experienced anaphylaxis reactions with the first dose of one brand of vaccine may be offered another vaccine if advised by an allergy specialist.You've mentioned that you've been trying to get advice on accessing a second vaccine, but without success. Who have you tried to contact? I'd recommend that you speak to your GP, nurse, or pharmacist in the first instance to discuss your concerns and the safest way forward.1 -
Hi @jonquility
Please have a look at this link.What did you use to take your BP?Which part of your body did you use, to record your body temperature?Who have you spoken to about your next vaccination?Have you recorded your concerns on the Yellow Card, alert system?Please note non of your symptoms have been reported, because of receiving the AZ jab!0 -
True -and not to be ignored/marginalised. The aim of attempting to protect millions/billions etc., of people from the worst effects of the virus and its spread is admirable and of necessity a broad approach is required. However, there are always exceptions in such situations and these need a little more analysis - a" one size fits all" approach is OK for the 80% but not the remaining 20%( figures used are for illustrative purpose only). Setting targets for vaccination is good but not helpful to people who experienced very troubling detrimental side effects to the vaccine and for whom there appears at times, to be a lack of constructive advice regarding an alternative course of action.
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Thanks to Atlas47 and Tori Scope for their help. I attempted to report my reactions via the Yellow Card system in February. It didn't work so I contacted my GP's surgery.. One of the doctors arranged tests which were OK but this was a good month after the jab. I assumed that my report of rapid, irregular and "violent" heart beats, dizziness and swollen glands would be reported under the Yellow Card system. At a very early stage I wrote to others involved in relevant research hoping that the information that I could provide would be helpful/informative. I received no reply. I was given details of a group dealing with questions arising from the vaccination rollout and an alternative product was suggested. However, an assessment had previously found that this was too much of a risk for me and the vaccination did not proceed. After writing again to my GP ,and having no resolution of my situation, I have requested information from the relevant health service administration giving the appropriate history as briefly as possible. No reply yet.I am doing my best to achieve fully vaccinated status. I have been avoiding social situations and wearing face masks since the end of February 2020.I will now try to report the issues I experienced using the Yellow Card form you have provided but I don't think that anyone can answer my questions satisfactorily.0
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Hi @jonquility
Can I trouble you with answering the questions in my previous post.
So we all can be better placed.
atlas47 said:
Thank you in advance.Hi @jonquility
Please have a look at this link.What did you use to take your BP?Which part of your body did you use, to record your body temperature?Who have you spoken to about your next vaccination?Have you recorded your concerns on the Yellow Card, alert system?Please note non of your symptoms have been reported, because of receiving the AZ jab!0 -
Thanks to Atlas 47 and Woodbine. I have completed the Yellow Card report I am surprised that this had not been done
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Following my further investigations I discovered that it should be very possible for me to have the Pfizer jab as my second vaccine. I believe I found the information on the Insider Health website with a suggestion of taking an anti histamine medication before/after the procedure if there was concern regarding allergy. I am happy to say that I received my second vaccine in early October and , apart from a slightly runny nose and sore arm, I did not experience any of the worrying problems I suffered after the AZ jab. I do, however, consider that I might have reached this point sooner if someone had answered the questions I had raised with various sources/organisations.Anyone reading this message who is tempted to follow the route I took (which involved taking an anti histamine medicine before proceeding ) should speak to their medical practitioner in the first instance to ensure that it is safe for them to do so.0
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I only had my first vaccine the next day I had an irregular heartbeat and weakness feeling as if I might faint I am 66 and never fainted or had irregular out of rhythm heartbeats before, also my arthritis has flared up chronically and gotten worse by the day I cannot bend the legs with pain and stiffness and feel quite ill it all went from bad to worse after the Astra jab I have never felt the same since the jab.LesleyHolmes said:Moderator note:
This post contains unverified claims regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Please refer to official government/NHS information on COVID-19 vaccines.
I am not anti vaccine in general. These are my experiences and facts.
I had my flue jab and pneumonia jab around Christmas/January. I had my second dose of Atra covid jab in May this year.
I have a number of conditions and was pressured by family and the GP into having the covid jab.
The flu jab and pneumonia jab always make me feel poorly and out of sorts. This lasts a couple of weeks at most.
The covid jab had left me exhausted, fluey, joint pain and muscle pain to the point that I am bed bound. I am so light sensitive I sit in a dark room with polaroid glasses on whilst I use the laptop and have a virtually permanent head ache. I now have 'brain freeze' pain in my jaw, roof of my mouth and head on and off every day. I have zero appetite. I am on my second dose of antibiotics and steroids for abscesses and chest infections which I usually fight off with antibiotics at the most. I already had ectopic heart beats (machine from cardio at hospital to measure these) which have grown worse since the jabs. I cant lift or take any weight with my left arm (jab arm) and rotation is so painful it makes me cry.
GP says side effects of the jab are short term and are usually limited to localised soreness which goes in a few days. The benefits outweigh the risks blardy blar blar here have antibiotics, steroids, a different heart med, asthma med, pain killer, migraine pill, stomach pill etc etc.
What I have found is that my inflammation markers have gone through the roof. All pre-existing conditions are worse. I hope things get better because this is a living death which has caused a massive impact on both myself and my family.0
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