Hi there Edward- sorry that you are feeling side effects from vax. I had Pfizer (in NZ) and both times just had sore arm muscle- i was so scared and was expecting terrible things so was very relieved. However my poor daughter is still having arm symptoms 2 weeks after her first vaccine. Burning "nerve" pain and aching. Has seen 2 drs and got anti-inflammatory medication. I am so disappointed for this happening to her as she was scared to get it and now we don't know when to get next. Take care :)

Had the Pfizer very early on being a Border worker and absolutely no sideeffects whatever except maybe a slight sore arm for an hour which was of no consequence.

Well Edward...I'm a year older than you...expected some sort of rough passage and have both AZ shots...still walking around which is the main objective....after my first shot I had fairly horrific side effects...I spent 24 hours in bed...and one two occasions thought I might need to call an ambulance....I really thought I might die...next day I was fine.....on the second jab...absolutely nothing....and it was the same deal with my son...first shot is your body tooling up for the virus...second one is just backup mate...it seems to be the most effective vaccine....doesn't wear off so easily....honestly Edward...I'm not frightened of covid any more...I feel really safe mate....too some extent I've now been there already and done that...its strange... Edited 26-Oct-21 22:51pm

Yet, you are still ALIVE! Which is definitely a GOOD THING!Edited 27-Oct-21 01:42am

I have had AZ which is the strongest vaccine out of all of them & have had no side effects at all, but then again I don't drink smoke. ONLY a very small percentage globally are effected by vaccines. Though I am sorry that you are going through this ordeal

I am 69 years of age. After my first dose, I had a slight temperature the following day. I had no side effects at all from the second dose. I know somebody who had severe joint pain. She said that she generally gets joint pain with vaccinations. I was more worried about her that she was herself. Sorry to hear that you have been through so much Edward. I truely believe that it is worth it.

My husband was worried about blood clots because of a heart condition so we checked with his doctor and he said he was fine to have the AZ vaccine. We both got vaccinated with the first dose late August and he was fine other than a sore arm. I on the other hand had flu-like symptoms for a few days. We are booked in for the 2nd dose in around 3 weeks time. Hopefully I don't have any side effects this time.

Sounds like you got of light, severe headache for two days, cold sweats shaking badly and chills as well. My arm hurt a bit as well, but not at the vaccination site. Second shot was a non event, no side effects at all. I had AZ. No matter how uncomfortable the vaccine has made you feel, it would be nothing compared to actually catching the virus.. Get your second shot at the appropriate time and give up smoking.. Buy an oxygen concentrator as well if you have emphysema as most likely will need it one day anyway, and it could come in handy if you get infected by the virus. Even save your life maybe..yes you can still catch it, even after you have had both shots..Edited 27-Oct-21 21:23pm

I was lucky I had the AZ and I got the chills that night And nothing at all after the second shot I do hope you're fully recovered

i have a histoy of urinary tract infection chronic i also have had a history of cancer, I do not have it now but i am prone sinus infections then brongchistis i hope i spelled that right so i opted not taking the vaccine i am also 69 years old with all the things i go through every so often i thought it best not i hope you get better i do precautions the precautions gloves mask a light coat tha is easily washed when you come in a mask and obey the rules 6 foot apart.