Hi, I have rrms since at least 2007, diagnosed 2010 I am on tecfidera, been on it for a year. My bloods went down to 1.0, now up to 1.3 so good. I have been notified, to come and have the vaccine. I am extremely grateful that I have been given the opportunity to have the vaccine,but I am worried if there will be any side effects etc. I always have the flu vaccination every year. Any advise or help, would be appreciated.
I had Pfizer vaccine mid jan with no issues beyond a sore arm the next day.
Hi there I can totally relate to your concerns, I too am rrms and have been on Tecfidera for over 5 years, last blood count slightly reduced but still within parameters. Well I had my vaccine yesterday, I had the Astra Zeneca, I must say I’m relieved and grateful.
This morning I feel like I’m just having a mild flare of my MS symptoms, a bit like I need a rest day. I always have the flu jab too but never had any reaction. I hope this helps you.
Hello has anyone with SPMS had the vaccine.
im about to be offered it. I’m more concerned re the 2nd injection. Thank you Holly
Hi, I am on Tysabri and had my first Pfizer jab yesterday, only side effect so far has been a head ache.
Had the astra zenica 10 days ago…felt woozy the following morning but was able to sleep it off…funny but ever since I’ve had renewed energy/movement…I want another!
Boudsx
Had RRMS about 11 years, been on copaxone since 2013. Had the AstraZenica vaccine yesterday. Sore arm at injection site today, shooting pains arms and legs. I am tolerant of pain but this is a bit uncomfortable.
I had the AZ vaccine on Saturday morning, and found I was a bit shaky and wobbly on my feet on Sunday morning… went back to bed and slept it off - woke up about four hours later and was absolutely fine, just a sore patch on my arm to show for it. This appears to be a well-documented normal reaction.
Thankyou everyone. Had my first vaccine today the Pfeizer one. Bit of a achy arm, but nothing else so far.
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Have you tried the government app to book a jab ?
Just to give another point of view. I have PPMS. HAD Astra Zenica 1st jab yesterday. Fine to begin with. 12 hours later starting feeling rotten. Shivering. Bad headache. Bad pains throughout my body. I can tolerate pain but this was rotten. Woke up this am. Feeling worse. All ms symptoms magnified. In bed. Can’t walk. Hands hardly working. Told this is usual but Geez I hope it passes soon. Anne
My daughter was just the same with the astra zeneca 12 hours after it,she was just like you ,temp, shivers,headache,feeling weak and sick,she was ok after around 18 to 24 hours.She said no way was she going to get the 2nd one,but says she will now as it would be silly not to.She did feel very ill though.
Interesting Kookie thanks for that.
I dont think is Pfizer versus A. Zeneca. I think it is just how my body as reacted. My partner (without MS) is poorly too.
Honestly feel rotten. A ne
Hi Anne sorry to hear you feel so poorly. I had a similar reaction but with diarrhoea and a badly swollen arm. I have also had an erratic pulse. I can’t imagine I will have the second jab but will discuss with GP. It took three weeks for my swollen arm to return to normal.
My husband had the vaccination at the same time but he was fine. I hope you feel better soon.
Sue
I am new /do not know how to start new thread but anyways I am wondering if antibiotics make anyone feel better really fast and lifts fatigue… I feel happy very quickly too.
Thanks Sue. I know how you feel. Right now I don’t want the 2nd jab. But honestly. If I don’t gave it, what kind of life will I have? Won’t be able to return to seeing people visiting people. Etc. So I suppose I will have it. Xx
Update, was unwell day after vaccine but fine day after that. I’d encourage anyone to get second dose. Or ask GP if you have concerns.
Do anitibiotics make you feel better very quickly?
Hello Kate
Welcome to the forum.
I’ve just seen your other posts. It would be a good idea to start a new thread rather than attaching messages to existing threads on a different theme.
You start a new thread by hitting the button marked New Thread just above the list of ongoing current topics. Give your thread a title, then write what you feel in the text box. You are then likely to get more relevant replies.
It might help if you give us some background, I assume you have an MS diagnosis? For how long? Do you know what variant of MS you have? Do you have an MS nurse?
You’ve said the dentist would cost $300, I imagine this means you are not a UK resident. Where do you live? This might make a difference to whatever we might have to suggest to you.
Best of luck.
Sue
Hi thanks for telling me how to start a new thread. I live in Madoc Ontario Canada that is about 200 km south of Ottawa.I am 66 years old and was diagnosed with Ms 40 years ago.Rough at first for about 5 years but now has settled into a remissive pattern just showing stronger colours under stress.But it niw affects my balance the most. So the achy teeth is something new.