Restless Night After Vaccine

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
April 20, 2021 9:15am CST
Got my second COVID Pfizer vaccine yesterday. Had no side effects with the first one. Cannot say the same with this one. My arm starting hurting around 7pm last night. Not a big deal. Then the headache started soon after. Took some Aleve and went to bed. Woke up at midnight with a splitting headache. Chills. Aching all over. Felt like the flu. Did not sleep two hours all night. But as my Dad always said, this too shall pass. The sunrise was beautiful this morning. Photo is mine.
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
20 Apr 21
I hope you feel better by now. The symptoms usually only last 24-48 hours. It means that the vaccine is working!
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@LindaOHio (182031)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM I hope you're all better by tomorrow.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Still very tired and that headache is still lingering. Going for a nap soon maybe.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
@LindaOHio Thanks!
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
20 Apr 21
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you will be completely better soon. Here I often hear that people have such reactions after vaccination.
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@vandana7 (100619)
• India
21 Apr 21
@Nevena83 Very few have reported reactions. But most suffer only for a maximum of 48 hours.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thank you! I did fine with the first one.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM Yes, I remember you writing that everything was fine with the first one.
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@much2say (56141)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Apr 21
Hope that goes away after today. I was completely ok for the first too, but am anticipating what could happen for the second dose . . . apparently people feel fine from that by 3rd day. Take care today!
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@much2say (56141)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM Enjoy the sun and fresh air out there! My friend said all her friends in Hawaii got the very same side effects as you on the 2nd dose of Pfizer. Oh - they say keep hydrated. My parents and brother in law were ok for both Pfizer doses. I guess it affects everyone differently.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
I hope so too, it is so nice outside. Many are ok with both, don't know what happened with me.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
@much2say I have heard many that had these, hopefully things will be back to new in a day or so.
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@FourWalls (69101)
• United States
20 Apr 21
That’s what they say about kidney stones: “this too shall pass”. How much pain will it pass with is the problem. Maybe it’s just “the shot.” My knee felt worse from the shot yesterday than it did before I got the shot! Lots of people have “flu-like symptoms” after getting a flu shot. Whatever it is, I hope you feel better today!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
I know, I always add the part about kidney stones. Thanks!
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@Ronrybs (19565)
• London, England
20 Apr 21
I have my second in a few weeks, of the Astra Zenica, and I hope the booster won't be as bad as the first. Worst case of 24 flu I've ever had.
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@Ronrybs (19565)
• London, England
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM I am just looking forward to getting it out of the way!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
@Ronrybs I understand.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Good luck with your booster.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 Apr 21
oh-oh i get my second shot on Thursday. hopefully your symptoms pass quickly!!!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thanks! You will probably be fine.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM fingers crossed on that
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@snowy22315 (182343)
• United States
20 Apr 21
I kept wondering when I first got ill if I was having vaccine side effects...but I think 90 percent of it was related to a UTI. I think all I really got from the vaccine was soreness at the inejection site..Feel better!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thanks!
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@vandana7 (100619)
• India
21 Apr 21
How are you doing now?
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@vandana7 (100619)
• India
21 Apr 21
@CarolDM Great to hear that. But don't let the guard down. Do not strain.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Much better, on Wednesday, after a good night's sleep.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
@vandana7 Thank you Vanny.
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@Juliaacv (51488)
• Canada
20 Apr 21
My Dad used to say that all of the time too, and I believe to be true. Its that in between time that is difficult. I hope that you can stay in bed today, catch up on your lost sleep and let this pass.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
It gets me through many days. I am taking it easy. Thanks!
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• United States
20 Apr 21
Hope you're feeling better today. My daughter got the Pfizer on Sat and I'm hoping she doesn't get the side effects from the second shot when she goes.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Not yet, still the headache that will not goa way and body aches, like the flu. Will rest later hopefully.
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• United States
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM hope you get the rest you need
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@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Apr 21
Given that the memories of my own Covid experience are still fresh in my mind, I am not looking forward to getting the vaccine, even if the side effects are temporary (although I will still get the vaccine when I can). My doctor says that when I get my first shot, my body will probably react like other people's do when they get their second shot. He said me having had Covid was equivalent to other people getting their first shot. If that all makes sense. But glad to hear that your symptoms were temporary and that you're now fully vaccinated.
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@moffittjc (121739)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Apr 21
@CarolDM I’ve been given clearance to get my vaccine in 3-4 more weeks.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Apr 21
@moffittjc Alrighty then. Take care.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Everybody is different, but I am feeling better today. I have heard many doctors say you don't need the vaccine if you have had COVID.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
20 Apr 21
I hope it will pass and you will feel better soon. That’s a beautiful flower.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
20 Apr 21
@CarolDM They are beautiful weeds.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
@thelme55 Thank you!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thank you! These are weeds from my garden.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
20 Apr 21
Nice flowers. My sister who lives in New Jersey had the same side effects and she got over it too!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thanks!
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@Sakenn (3)
21 Apr 21
I Just got my second vaccine too and had nothing near the symptoms you had.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Everybody is different.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
21 Apr 21
Sorry to hear about this one. I reckon everything is fine now as I type this.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
22 Apr 21
@CarolDM good to know.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Thank you! I am better today, on Wednesday.
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@rakski (126173)
• Philippines
21 Apr 21
I hope you feel much better now
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@rakski (126173)
• Philippines
22 Apr 21
@CarolDM good to know that
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
I do , thanks.
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
21 Apr 21
Ohh, I am sorry, how are you feeling now?
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@nela13 (58710)
• Portugal
21 Apr 21
@CarolDM yes, try to rest, it will help you
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
@nela13 Thank you!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Thank you! Better now, still feel very tired from lack of sleep, and feel like I have had the flu. But hoping to get rest later.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
21 Apr 21
Sad to know. Hope you feeling well now. Take rest dear. Have a good day
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
22 Apr 21
@CarolDM your welcome dear
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Thank you! Better today.
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• Kampala, Uganda
21 Apr 21
Eeeh haven't got mine,but I think it's kind of tough,so sorry about that,I'm even scared
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
Much better today.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Apr 21
@Kumukyawaliz Thank you!
• Kampala, Uganda
21 Apr 21
@CarolDM that's good
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@MmaiLuv (958)
• Indonesia
20 Apr 21
Hope you feel better today, I've never been vaccinated
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Apr 21
Thank you! I am starting to feel better.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Apr 21
@MmaiLuv (958)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 21
@CarolDM glad to hear
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