Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I had enough of a reaction (full body reaction, I think my Doctor called it) to mine, that the doc asked me to yellow card it on the report system. They suspected it was down to me having had Covid before Christmas, which experiance seems to be showing increases your chances of the full reaction somewhat. It didn't put me off having the first jab, WILL NOT stop me having the second, as unpleasant as it was. Out of a significant number of people I know that have (first hand) reported having the jab, I'm only the second I personally know that decided to be awkward and do the bigger reaction. (For clarity,I'm not talking about the allergic reactions that some have had. Mine felt more like the first proper two days of coming down with Covid happening all over again; lethargy, headaches, floaty feeling, chills muscle aches all over, nausea etc.) But it lessened and passed over 48 hours or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: I had enough of a reaction (full body reaction, I think my Doctor called it) to mine, that the doc asked me to yellow card it on the report system. They suspected it was down to me having had Covid before Christmas, which experiance seems to be showing increases your chances of the full reaction somewhat. It didn't put me off having the first jab, WILL NOT stop me having the second, as unpleasant as it was. Out of a significant number of people I know that have (first hand) reported having the jab, I'm only the second I personally know that decided to be awkward and do the bigger reaction. (For clarity,I'm not talking about the allergic reactions that some have had. Mine felt more like the first proper two days of coming down with Covid happening all over again; lethargy, headaches, floaty feeling, chills muscle aches all over, nausea etc.) But it lessened and passed over 48 hours or so. Everyone is different it seems , you were unfortunate there. My immune system is pretty bad as standard, so no idea how it will affect me yet, in the light of today's chat I rang my GP again, and they have currently run out of the vaccine, so still waiting here 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 To be perfectly honest, mine is such a rare thing, and no worse than having a proper bad sleep through it flu episode, that I've avoided mentioning it on social media so far, as I really don't want to put anyone off. Like I say, it hasn't/won't put me off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Due to taking an immunosuppressant drugs to control my arthritis and asthma, my consultant advised me to stop taking it for three weeks after the jab to give my immune system the best chance to work with the vaccine. Has the jab, no side effects. 😊👍 By the end of the second week I was in constant moderate pain in both feet and both hands, both knees and both wrists. I was wheezing like an old accordion and a grumpy bar steward. It took another fortnight after getting back on my meds to recover. Would I do it again to get the jab? Absolutely - but I’d want more alcohol and dihydracodeine. 🤬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Yeah asthma sufferer here also, although it is controlled reasonably well, have the odd moment but the blue inhaler soon sorts that. I take meds for sciatica as well, so not sure what I do regarding those come jab time. I need to find out really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 26 minutes ago, OldStager said: I take meds for sciatica as well, so not sure what I do regarding those come jab time. What ones? Sciatica meds are usually anti-inflammatory or reduce nerve sensitivity rather than immuno suppressants. Usually Ibuprofen/Diclofenac (Voltarol) or Naproxen. I have a LOT of experience with sciatica/prolapsed discs and the resulting treatments and surgery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Blatman said: What ones? Sciatica meds are usually anti-inflammatory or reduce nerve sensitivity rather than immuno suppressants. Usually Ibuprofen/Diclofenac (Voltarol) or Naproxen. I have a LOT of experience with sciatica/prolapsed discs and the resulting treatments and surgery... Hi, mine are called Gabapentin, I can't see these having a reaction to the vaccine really, but worth finding out. They are for me ( as they treat other thing too) to control the constant nerve twitching in my left leg, ever since the disc collapsed it's done this. Not so bad during the day, but at night all I feel is my leg almost jumping about - the most bizarre of feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I did have had various NMRI scans and they won't operate because the damage could be made worse, should they do so. I have an odd spine it seems, twisted to one side. Most likely caused by my own stupidity, lifting race engines in and out of my darn car all the time - No I didn't have a crane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, OldStager said: Gabapentin Hmm, I have the same for my neck injury, they were aware of it pre jab, nothing was flagged up. (I had to give a full list of meds in the yellow card report too, so I guess the findings go into the research system somewhere!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: Hmm, I have the same for my neck injury, they were aware of it pre jab, nothing was flagged up. (I had to give a full list of meds in the yellow card report too, so I guess the findings go into the research system somewhere!) Thanks Dave, good to know. I didn't see how they may affect it, but i'm no medic professional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: Hmm, I have the same for my neck injury, they were aware of it pre jab, nothing was flagged up. (I had to give a full list of meds in the yellow card report too, so I guess the findings go into the research system somewhere!) I just re-read that, so you get a report card do you? Is this filled in prior to the jab then?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Colonial said: Due to taking an immunosuppressant drugs to control my arthritis and asthma, my consultant advised me to stop taking it for three weeks after the jab to give my immune system the best chance to work with the vaccine. Interesting. I'm on immunosuppressants - fortnightly Imraldi injections and weekly Methotrexate injections for arthritis and wasn't told to stop. Indeed, the advice was that stopping could lead to a flare-up which would give my system a harder time. I was concerned that the immunosuppressants might reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine and I have read since that it might. I had my first vaccination about a month ago and had mild side effects as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, OldStager said: I just re-read that, so you get a report card do you? Is this filled in prior to the jab then?. No, I presume it's a legacy name. the details are filled in on on-line forms now, the address is on the pamphlets you get with the injection. However existing medications, alergies etc were verbally checked and then recorded by the nurse that did my injection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Just now, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: No, I presume it's a legacy name. the details are filled in on on-line forms now, the address is on the pamphlets you get with the injection. However existing medications, alergies etc were verbally checked and then recorded by the nurse that did my injection. Ahh ok thanks, with you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, OldStager said: mine are called Gabapentin, Sorry to digress, but just in connection with your other posts re-the mental health thread etc. Stating the obvious I know, but the two parts of the health system looking after you are properly aware of each other, aren't they. Gabapentin, also used to treat neurological disorders as well as nerve pain, is a very powerful drug, and can in some have negative side effects. I have diagnosed PTSD, and have bouts of clinical depression. It took me a year to realise why the regular checkups as the Gabapentin dosage was titrated up to the right level included a very odd mini question and answer section with the nurse doing the assessment. (Eventually memorised enough questions at the time, to Google, and found out it was basically a suicide risk snap shot, as the drug is known to heighten the risk in those susceptible. - explained the occasional nervously raised eyebrows I'd get occasionally when I'd say, "hmm if you'd asked me that last week, the answer would have been..." Sorry for the drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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