Symptoms lasted for almost two months. ©1996-2020 MedicineNet, Inc. All rights reserved. I thought I had COVID. I have a flu jab every season and never had side effects in the past. The shingles rash usually appears on one side of your body and develops on the area of skin related to the affected nerve. I had the high-dose flu vaccination shot in August 2020. Lost weight, down to 110 lb. I got home, went to bed and slept. I was able to sleep through the night, but bloated stomach and cramps still remain (perhaps slightly less). I got the flu vaccination shot on 9/30. The main symptoms are pain, followed by a rash. While paying for my stuff I had a sudden hot feeling go from my face down and got like I was going to pass out. The temperature dropped the next day to 99.8 F with continuation of other symptoms. Pain is less common in young healthy people and is rare in children. I’ve not had any stomach problems with flu jabs before, been having them for years as I’m a caregiver for my disabled son. It's fairly constant throughout the day. I got vaccine for flu yesterday, at noon. The vaccine’s side effects are known to be more severe than those associated with Zostavax, but public health officials insist the vaccine’s benefits are worth the risk of “skin rash, joint pain, flu-like symptoms, headaches and fatigue” commonly experienced by those who get it. However, NSAIDs may not be suitable if you: Ask your GP or pharmacist if you are unsure about whether you should take NSAIDs.Â. Nothing else all day. I had my senior flu vaccination shot on 9/23 and started having diarrhea, bloating and cramps several days after. My armpits ached (lymph node overload), and I was driving and got so dizzy I had to call my family to come get me. About 3 hours after the injection, I had stabbing bowel pain (left side) which felt like trapped wind or diverticular pain. My Husband had his very 1st flu vaccination jab on 25 January, 2021. It is now Thursday and I am only feeling myself today. I generally felt OK and no problems at the site of the jab, just mild nausea during the first hour after the jab. I received the flu vaccination shot on 10/8 and on 10/10 I started having gastroenteritis symptoms, as well as tachycardia and shortness of breath. This fatigue is the worst I’ve ever had. Some of the main complications associated with shingles are described below. The pain increased while I evacuated my bladder, then a sudden severe pain, heat and lightheadedness; I thought I might pass out. Common side effects of the shingles vaccine, which occur in at least 1 in 10 people, are: headache; redness, pain, swelling, itching, warmth and bruising at the injection site; If any side effects carry on for longer than a few days, speak to your GP or practice nurse. I had a flu vaccination on Saturday, 12th December, 2020 (Flublok). It usually affects a specific area on one side of the body and doesn't cross over the midline of the body (an imaginary line running from between your eyes down past the belly button). Three days after that I started having problems with my gut. This was my 3rd attempt having flu shot and I was sick each time, with the last one the worst. I am on Protonix now and no more flu shots for me! I’m really hoping this will pass. I’ve been getting flu shot every year for over 20 years with no issues. Apart from all this and my other problems, I am just pleased to be here watching people go by wearing masks. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. Now, a week and a half later, I feel slightly dizzy most of everyday with a headache that comes and goes. I missed the 2019 jab, but am having another reaction to the 2020 jab, with similar symptoms. Severe stomach pains, trips to the bathroom every half hour, loss of appetite, nausea, full body aches and a bad headache. I woke up almost 24 hours later. I have never had the flu. I’m 68 and I had my flu vaccination jab on the 9/19/20. Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or local pain in the area. Shingles is not usually serious, but you should see your GP as soon as possible if you recognise the symptoms. I had the flu vaccination 7 weeks ago. I normally don't get flu vaccination shots, ever! These early symptoms can include: Not everyone will experience these prodromal symptoms. I have been getting flu vaccination for 15 years but the last 2 years I’ve had terrible side effects. Went to the doctor over and over, and had the scope test and ultra sound, no results there. The blisters that form contain live virus. I felt fine prior to getting the shot. I have only had the flu vaccination twice; once in 2018 and again in 2019, because my husband's employer insisted. Don't share any cloths, towels or flannels if you have the shingles rash.Â. These medications are commonly used to treat depression, but they have also proven to be useful in relieving nerve pain, such as the pain associated with shingles. I found taking the omega 3 supplement X3 helped more than anything. Pepto-Bismol didn't seem to help. I have never ever had such problems before this. Terms of Use. I received my flu vaccination shot 9/29/20 around 4:40 PM. This will help prevent the virus being passed on to someone who has not had chickenpox. I couldn’t sleep that night. Shingles will not harm your unborn baby. This will usually be a tablet to take at night. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are an alternative type of painkilling medicine also available without a prescription. I am presenting extremely painful stomach cramps and diarrhea with some nausea too. I didn't have this until I got the jab. Types of pain experienced by people with postherpetic neuralgia include: Postherpetic neuralgia sometimes resolves after around three to six months, although it can last for years and some cases can be permanent. I received the high dose flu vaccination shot Fluzone over two weeks ago and have had severe stomach pains, bloating and pain in my liver, ever since. I have gurgling noises, excessive gas and pain. The pain is really bad. The next day that pain seemed to travel to my legs, the next day after that was my knees. But as sudden as it came on, it started to fade. This lasted for 3 days, my arm hurts and I have a red stripe with raised bumps where I had the jab. It helped the breathing but I dragged myself around till it gradually went away. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. After a week I saw the doctor who told me to take Benadryl. I got my flu vaccination shot on December 15, 2020 and a few hours after the shot, I started having abdominal cramps, watery flatulence with mucus and mucus diarrhea. Then yesterday, Sunday, I had a really bad upset stomach. It's not clear exactly how many people are affected, but some estimates suggest that as many as one in five people over 50 could develop postherpetic neuralgia as the result of shingles. This is causing me great distress. For sure something is wrong with this flu vaccine. If you have shingles, you will usually be prescribed a much lower dose of TCAs than if you were being treated for depression. I got my first flu vaccination shot ever on November 17, 2020 and am still experiencing rounds of diarrhea, bloating, gas, fatigue, trouble with focus and concentration. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Chat to an NHS operator in our Live Chat - opens a new window, burning, tingling, numbness or itchiness of the skin in the affected area, shingles is affecting one of your eyes – there's a risk you could develop permanent vision problems if the condition isn't treated quickly, you have an unusually persistent case of shingles that's not responding to treatment, you've been diagnosed with the condition more than twice, you have a weakened immune system – particularly in severe cases or cases affecting children, old age – as you age, your immunity may decrease, and shingles most commonly occurs in people over 70 years old, physical and emotional stress – the chemicals released by your body when you're stressed can prevent your immune system working properly, recently having a bone marrow transplant – the conditioning you require before the transplant weakens your immune system, recently having an organ transplant – you may need to take medication to suppress your immune system so your body accepts the donated organ, women who are pregnant and haven't had chickenpox before as they could catch it from you, which may harm their unborn baby, people who have a weak immune system, such as someone with HIV or AIDS, babies less than one month old, unless it's your own baby, in which case your baby should have antibodies (proteins that fight infection) to protect them from the virus, covering the rash with clothing or a non-adherent (non-stick) dressing to reduce the risk of other people becoming infected with chickenpox - as it's very difficult to pass the virus on to someone else if the rash is covered, antiviral medication to stop the virus multiplying - although not everyone will need this, a rash over your forehead, nose and around your eye, physical and emotional stress – the chemicals released by your body when you are stressed can prevent your immune system working properly, recently having a bone marrow transplant – the conditioning you require before the transplant will weaken your immune system, women who are pregnant and have not had chickenpox before as they could catch it from you, which may harm their unborn baby, babies less than one month old, unless it is your own baby, in which case your baby should have antibodies (proteins that fight infection) to protect them from the virus, shingles is affecting one of your eyes – there is a risk you could develop permanent vision problems if the condition is not treated quickly, a paediatrician (a specialist in the care of babies and children) if your child is affected, an ophthalmologist (a doctor who specialises in treating eye conditions) if shingles is affecting one of your eyes, your own consultant (a specialist in a particular area of medicine) if you have one for an existing medical condition such as, keeping the rash as clean and dry as possible – this will reduce the risk of the rash becoming infected with bacteria, wearing loose-fitting clothing – this may help you feel more comfortable, not using topical (rub-on) antibiotics or adhesive dressings such as plasters – this can slow down the healing process, using a non-adherent dressing (a dressing that will not stick to the rash) if you need to cover the blisters – this avoids passing the virus to anyone else, have stomach, liver or kidney problems, such as a, constant or intermittent burning, aching, throbbing, stabbing, or shooting pain, allodynia – where you feel pain from something that should not be painful, such as changes in temperature or the wind, hyperalgesia – where you are very sensitive to pain, ulceration (sores) and permanent scarring of the surface of your eye (cornea), inflammation of the eye and optic nerve (the nerve that transmits signals from the eye to the brain), glaucoma – where pressure builds up inside the eye, the rash becoming infected with bacteria – see your GP if you develop a high temperature, as this could be a sign of a bacterial infection, white patches (a loss of pigment) or scarring in the area of the rash. I know my issues stem from this vaccine... never again! Everything appeared after the flu jab. I got my senior (67 year old) flu shot (quadrivalent), on October 17, 2020 at 9:20 a.m. All went well until 7:00 p.m. the same evening, then the intermittent diarrhea started and continued through the night. No known allergies, but I do have a couple of gastrointestinal (GI) issues (eosinophilic esophagitis and, in the past, some episodes of irritable bowel syndrome [IBS]). However, it is possible for someone who has never had chickenpox to catch it from someone with shingles, as the shingles blisters contains the live virus. His general physician has put him on antibiotics so hopefully he will be okay. Once your blisters have dried and scabbed over, you are no longer contagious and will not need to avoid anyone. I’m waiting to have an appointment for a CT scan to see what’s going on. It sends this sharp throbbing pain that is traveling in my body. Some of the main medications used to relieve pain associated with shingles are described below. I recently developed asthma so was advised to have it again. It's possible that the page is temporarily unavailable, has been moved, renamed, or no longer exists. I had headache for the rest of the day. NHS 111 Wales is available 24 hours a day, every day. Commonly prescribed antiviral medicines include aciclovir, valaciclovir and famciclovir. I wonder if the people that put this together actually take it themselves. I had to call out of work that Monday. It is freaking crazy as the symptoms match COVID and can create more anxiety within. Don’t include personal information e.g. I got my flu vaccination jab this Tuesday, 9/29. I got one last Friday (today is Wednesday), and I’m having terrible stomach cramps, bloating, gas, burping, extreme tiredness, and just feel 'out of it'. It has now been 3-4 days with diarrhea, no stomach pain though. Since having the flu vaccination jab 10 days ago I have been very nauseous and bloated. If one of your eyes is affected by shingles (ophthalmic shingles), there is a risk you could develop further problems in the affected eye, such as: If not treated promptly, there is a risk that ophthalmic shingles could cause a degree of permanent vision loss. Some cases of shingles can affect one of the eyes and are known as ophthalmic shingles. Like many others here, I just had a sore swollen arm at first after having the stronger flu vaccination jab for seniors 2 days ago. It's important to only use the compress for around 20 minutes at a time and stop using them once the blisters stop oozing. COVID was ruled out, but doctors have no explanation. I had the flu vaccination yesterday morning, 20/10/20. name, location or any personal health conditions. Any part of your body can be affected, including your face and eyes, although the chest and abdomen (tummy) are the most common areas where shingles develops. It's possible to have shingles more than once, but it's very rare to get it more than twice.Â. This is where severe nerve pain lasts for several months or more after the rash has gone. I had flu shot in previous years with no issues such as this. I’m 54 years old. I've had diarrhea ever since. I have had gastrointestinal problems and diarrhea ever since. It's the morning of October 18 and intermittent diarrhea is still present. Looks like this year's vaccines have affected most people with severe stomach pain. Today is 12/13/20, I have severe gas pains, diarrhea and bloat for the past 2 days. For the last three days I have a pain in each side inside my body, and bloating, but not much wind. I have lost my appetite and feel nauseous as soon as I eat. I got the flu vaccination on October 20, 2020 and have had gastrointestinal problems ever since. Eventually, most people with shingles experience a localised "band" of pain in the affected area. Read more about shingles vaccine side effects. Upside, I lost 15 pounds both times. I am lethargic, irritable and fed up. I'm now on day two and the stomach discomfort is there and I'm still running to the toilet! Now this pain is on the side of my face and back of my head. Never again! In many cases, shingles gets better within around two to four weeks. I had a burning back of the head, numbness, tingling and lightheadedness after having a flu vaccination jab 2 years ago, in December 2018. It usually takes two to four weeks for the rash to heal completely. By 2/5 I had extreme vertigo, and at night nausea and diarrhea. It’s awful. Take part in research I was fine for 36 hours, then got stomach cramps and diarrhea, and felt washed out and very tired for two days. When I walk my feet feel like they are so heavy and my face feels hot and tingly all over. I don’t think I’ll take it again next year. I had my flu vaccination shot on November 3rd. I came looking for answers. I am 47. It was my first one. My partner (male 71) has had no symptoms at all. Not sure if I would have this jab next year. My side effect of flu vaccination are hoarse voice, tightness of throat reducing the airway, tiredness, itchiness of scalp ears, eyes and nose, and aching joints, mainly the shoulders and arms. On Thursday, 9/24, I am tired and no appetite. I got my flu vaccination shot on October 1, 2020. I have had gastrointestinal bloating and nausea since. I have bad stomach cramps, flatulence and go from constipation to diarrhea. I feel dizzy like I’m going to pass out still, a couple hours later. It feels like gastroenteritis. I also had a headache for the first 2-3 days, and Tylenol didn’t help. I am very worried. He got his jab in the hospital. My body aches and I have had pain in my lower back and bowel. I had my flu vaccination for the first time on Saturday, 12th December, 2020. Two days after receiving the shot I woke at 1 am, feeling so sick, my back was numb, and I was very nauseous and felt like death. Thank goodness I have found this article! After you have had chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant (inactive) inside your body. You can also access a wide range of health information on conditions, treatments and local health services. It may take several weeks before you start to feel the antidepressants working, although this is not always the case. Never had symptoms like this after my flu jab, but this has been horrendous. Glad to find this article. Postherpetic neuralgia can cause severe nerve pain (neuralgia) and intense itching that persists after the rash and any other symptoms of shingles have gone. I also have prior gastrointestinal (GI) issues and I am now experiencing a flare up that can’t be related to anything else. Not COVID (already had it 11/27 and I just got tested again for an unrelated procedure). I had the flu vaccination yesterday (I'm in the UK). Aching all over, severe stomach pain and nausea. I am feeling slightly better today but am fearful to eat due to the IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms I am experiencing. Yes, I have had pain in my arm, severe diarrhea, tiredness and weakness for 2 weeks since the flu vaccination shot. I had the flu vaccination injection and my stomach and chest have not been right since, this was about two months ago. I woke last night around 1:30 a.m. to the ache but also had to urinate. I was fine all day. I have got pain in my upper back and chest, shortness of breath, cough and general weakness. By the next evening I had a temperature of 100.5 F, red rash below injection site, stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea, sweating and chills, and dizziness. I felt ill for the next 2 days and started with stomach cramps and diarrhea at the end of day 3. I went home, took some Zofran for the nausea and lay down. I have sneezed occasionally. Fast forward a few hours into the night and I can’t sleep, my arm is super sore where the shot was given, and my anxiety is through the roof for no reason. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. I am hoping this subsides, I feel so bad. I had my flu vaccination jab a week ago, which has made my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) worse. An episode of shingles typically lasts around two to four weeks. I had a video doctor visit on Monday, told to take Imodium, probiotics and get a COVID test. You can call if you are feeling ill and unsure what to do. In the UK, chickenpox is so common during childhood that 9 out of 10 adults have already had it and will not be at risk from someone with shingles. My last flu vaccination shot was in Oct 2019. This can get so bad that I have to go on the BRAT diet to get it all under control. However, I have had really bad stomach cramps and have been in and out of the toilet most of the day today. I received the flu vaccination shot on the morning of 1-08-21. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is usually treated with antiviral medication and corticosteroids. Forty hours after the shot, I woke up at 5 a.m. with dizziness and nausea, and then was throwing up. It's estimated that around one in every four people will have at least one episode of shingles during their life. I feel constantly bloated. I started getting chills, I had lightheadedness, extreme fatigue and no appetite, I developed a fever of 102, and every bone in my body ached. In the first 4 years of the shingles vaccination programme more … I carefully documented what happened to me every day and will not get another flu shot. I got my quadrivalent flu vaccination last Thursday, and by Sunday I couldn't even walk. I feel dreadful. It's uncommon for someone with shingles to be referred to hospital, but your GP may consider seeking specialist advice if: Most people have chickenpox in childhood, but after the illness has gone, the varicella-zoster virus remains dormant (inactive) in the nervous system. The most commonly used painkiller is paracetamol, which is available without a prescription. Which illness is known as a viral upper respiratory tract infection? In 5 minutes I started to feel dizzy and nauseous. I think I’ll pass on it next year and take my chances. It was in 2018 that I had a reaction once again to the flu jab and had breathing problems, weakness, and headaches for 3 months. It surely can't be right that all these people here have upset stomach issues and they all coincidentally happened after their flu jabs, that's just ridiculous. It’s coming back every 15-20 minutes. See additional information. This never happened to me with the previous flu shots. I have headache, tiredness, fatigue and am not eating. Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of shingles. I'm a 75 year old woman and afraid I won't be able to get COVID vaccine. I have rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. For more severe pain, your GP may prescribe an opioid, such as codeine. Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide stripe either on the left or right side of the body or face. Ever since I have had severe stomach pains, bloating, gurgling in my stomach and severe, uncontrollable diarrhea. I have been getting flu vaccination for 15 years but the last 2 years I’ve had terrible side effects.

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