Thanks Mags, I’m just about back to normal now.
I just had two paracetamols on the first night (erm, gosh I have to work out what day that was now - Thurs! - I’ve lost Friday somewhere along the way).
I’m not one for medicines, but figured they might help.
I was more p*ssed off than worried TBH. I’m so anti medication and it went against the grain to have the jab, as I know my body can be iffy with medicines and things.
But…
… one has to do these things for Queen and country eh?
Not sure what to do about the 2nd one though. Jab and be poorly or no jab and… :roll:
Only 2 paracetamol for all that “ allover” pain for all those hours ?
Why didn’t you phone 111 and ask them if this was a normal reaction ?
Which one were you given.
What did the leaflet you were given say ?
Zuleika, I’m never one to make a fuss and I take pride in that.
Yes only two paracetamols. Do you have a problem with that?
Why should I be phoning an already stretched out 111 when nothing was serious?
My leaflet, I would imagine, would say the same as anyone elses’?
Some people are in this life to do as they think fit and some don’t think, just take. I think before I act and I’m not one for hysterics.
I didn’t need to call 111. Common reactions are noted in the leaflet. They can’t cover them all anyway, people are different in their reactions. Most of mine I put down to ‘common’ and as I say, I don’t do hysterics.
Pesta that sounds awful I hope you have recovered.
Starting with the itchy nose, sneezing, swelling that sounds more like an allergic reaction than the kind of 'reaction ’ listed in the leaflet which I have already read in preparation…
See below…
In your position I would have rang 111 and asked if this was normal and should I take an antihistamine.
Yes thanks Meg, apart from my eyes everything else is back to normal. It’s now (checks time) just after 3pm and my body has rid itself further throughout today of any residual aches that were vaguely hanging around.
Re taking antihistamine, I don’t have any anyway.
I’m still here to tell the tale, I’m more concerned about not logging my reactions re the ‘yellow card’ scheme as I don’t do personal details online.
We were told our doc would be in touch to make a 12th week appointment for our 2nd jab in around 10 weeks time.
A friend of a friend died of a heart attack after taking 1 of those little blue diamonds. They play havoc with your heart rate and blood pressure apparently.
Our arms are a little sore at the puncture site but, that aside, no problems for us.
Pesta I would ask your GP about the Yellow Card, they should supply you with one . It is important to log these things so that the scientists are aware of what may me allergic reactions which could lead to anaphylactic shock.
No need to feel sorry for me Meg & Mags, I am fine now & just like Pesta 2 paracetamol got rid of the discomfort I felt.
I only posted about my reaction to let people know that it was normal… so no need to worry!
Mind you I have had to change the bedding as it was very damp!
Hi Mags, definitely agree with the BIB. I also think it really important for the general knowledge base of these vaccines and logging the numbers who might be affected in whatever way.
Thanks so much for the two links. I didn’t know GP’s supplied them. I’ll give them a buzz on Monday.
Thanks also for the BNF link.
Edited to add just phoned the 0800 731 6789 on the BNF website and it’s only open Mon -Fri. So will do that on Monday too, just in case.
In any event, I have just this minute been watching a news report about mixing the vaccine types. The scientist interviewed seemed quietly confident that mixing them could be distinctly beneficial to the recipient.
I’m surprised that you can’t visit your optician now, Meg.
Ours has been open for some time now. Marge has recently collected some new specs from them, having had an eye test a few weeks ago.
This is Boots Opticians. Perhaps others are not open.
Meg thank goodness I came back in here and saw this agreement with my own post which Pesta has taken me to task over !
Yes indeed those symptoms do sound like an allergic reaction ,not normal at all .
Thank you Mags, but I’d rather say stupid more like 
I hope you have recovered.
you can also apply for a Yellow Card to one of the addresses at the bottom of this page…