Good night Tibs, Pepper and Atty 
Think I’ll call it a day too, good night Fran and snails
Think I’ll call it a day too, good night Fran and snails
lol, pepper
Those reports are a bit vague--are those people actually fainting? Fainting involves losing consciousness; "feeling faint" or "feeling lightheaded" is quite common in people who fear needles or may be just very anxious.
Having said that, every Covid vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and J&J) are administered by injection. I have only seen reports about fainting with J&J, but it may be a fluke. Other vaccines do cause, sometimes, dizziness, lightheadedness and sweating, and even anaphylaxis (very rare but also potentially lethal if not treated immediately), but I haven't seen any reports of actual fainting. Again, doesn't mean it doesn't happen.
ETA: And now we're seeing first reports about blood clots associated with J&J (not unlike with AstraZeneca, which is actually similar to J&J ). Again, it's still extremely rare and may not be at all related to the vaccine, who knows. But since the blood clots apparently appear 3-4 weeks after the injection, everybody is watching.
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Sore arm has been reported by 70-80% of people who got Covid vaccine (CDC). It's just an expected immune reaction in the muscle (inflammation). Nothing to worry about.
Covid arm is a different animal--it is attributed to an allergic (not immune) reaction. Red hot lesion, sometimes rash. Antihistamines may help, or topical cortizone if the itch bothers you (per CDC).
Hope it clears up soon!
Hiya Snails.
And it's mostly passed, some residual (very minor) stiffness or something...you know that feeling when you get the flu. It's all like that.Good idea. Plenty of rest and patience. This too shall pass.
BUT it passes quickly, 1 day-ish for me and I'm 90% "back". Had the shot Saturday, and Sunday was the kicker. Now, I'm good.
lol.
It took a week to develop fully last time.
It all "rises to the surface" (not literal) over time. And the red area gets slightly raised, almost calloused. And then it goes away. That was shot #1. For THIS time, IDK what will happen.But you're right, they recommended antihistamines (like Benadryl, I usually use Zyrtec). Guy giving shot said it should clear up in a few days with the drugs. Last time I just let it clear up on its own. Meh. Didn't really hurt much, just got red and slightly tender after a week.
apparently, according to local news, there was some actual fainting but most had had those episodes before. imo, j&j is attracting those with a fear of needles because 'one and done' suits them so much better
anyhow, the boy felt nothing and also saw no commotion in the friend center while he was there at 2 pm
morning to all!
Good morning, dale Hope the lab work turns out good.
Hope the lab work turns out good.
i'm now 2 full weeks past the second moderna shot and nothing but a sore arm with the first injection.
