They lessened for a while and the vertigo is improved but the strange headaches and brain fag are leaving me tired frequently. Two weeks later ended up at hospital with bp of 203/106. like a sunburn feeling all over the top of my back, chest area area and arms. Slept from 11:00 PM until 11:00 AM and still had to talk myself into getting up. Hi – my arm is till aching two weeks after the AZ jab too. I am concerned about the brain zaps. Blood work and brain MRI came back normal and was diagnosed with an unknown bakers cyst behind left knee. I am feeling the same,now four weeks after 1.dose. Getty Pfizer vaccine COVID-19 side effects include dizziness. Yes I am . I never had Covid as far as I know. I’ve had nightmares 4 days in a row after my 2nd shot of the Pfizer vaccine. ), We both eat healthy, exercise, and try to fight to stay as in shape as possible. I have scheduled my second vaccine on April 30th and not sure if I should get it. It is very distressing and if I had known this was going to happen I wouldn’t have gone. I had a abscess tooth the day of the Pfizer shot. This is quite enjoying, I hope it goes away soon. I also have to be fully protected around my husband who has diabetes, severe sleep apnea and fused back and copd and peripheral neuropathy? My heart started racing about 15 minutes after the shot. I feel like I’m never going to get better. Here are some tips. It was a bit of a relief when I came across these comments and saw I’m not the only one having some weird side effects. When I arrived at the vaccination site, myself and everyone there were all very excited and relieved to finally be getting vaccinated. Voltaren and muscle relaxants at night help. I do, however, have underlying health conditions which may or may not have contributed to these symptoms. I should mention I have been treating Lyme Disease + Coinfections for years – and I suspect my overactive/suppressed immune system, has produced an exaggerated response to the vaccine. Really weak for next two days. So irritating and worrisome. What I do now ? Do it at the end of the day, if you work normal daytime hours, or a day when you’re already going to be off — that kind of thing,” he said. I did not take the second Pfizer shot yet, waiting for more info on that. I am so pleased that I discovered this thread as I have been extremely anxious and I have felt alone in my symptoms. Had it for three days so far. I’ve also had some coughing and intermittent sneezing, which I thought was weird. I’m also a broken ballerina who grew up riding horses and should have The Bionic Woman theme as my ringtone, (TWO titanium hips because SCIENCE and because I’m an elf and spent most of the time doing the leaping about etc. First Pfizer shot: I had minor ach in my arm (no different than any other shot) a few days of loss of appetite (no complaint there, lol) BUT I am losing my hair, whether I comb it or not… If I run my hand through it I get 10 to 20 hairs – every morning, not broken ones either, these are full length! Had first vaccine on Saturday, few hours later could hardly walk, feeling worse muscle pains then temperature, sweats overnight. My mother is now 21 days with the numbness same locations – back, pelvic area, legs, hands, feet. I am exhausted and now I’m starting to get cold. Sometimes when I inhale, it feels like a cold nerve sensation in my windpipe/throat. Despite the side effects, I am glad that I made the choice to be vaccinated. Our side of the family , let’s say a re way lees dramatic, we don’t argue and have never been physical with each other. I received my vaccine 2 days ago and since then, l am feeling like an elephant sitting on my chest, along with needles and pins 30 minutes after. I firmly believe I don’t have flu and all these are caused by vaccine. 2 weeks later eye twitch is still here – has anyone else experienced this? Did not notice this before taking the Pfizer second shot. Had my 2ndjab 31/3 . I had my first Pfizer shot on Feb.24; had arm soreness for a day or two, as well as a “pins and needles” feeling all over my body, which then went away. Common side effects people reported after getting Pfizer's vaccine were: Pain at the injection site (84%) Fatigue (63%) Headache (55%) Muscle pain (38%) Chills (32%) Joint pain (24%) Fever … My husband received the shot at the same time. There was absolutely no information on not to take Tylenol before you got the Pfizer shot. I had my second dose 2/21/2021 and was tired but next day very very nauseous bad headache and my underarm is still sore and has a red mark like a sunburn. Unfortunately, my pins and needles in hands and feet are still with me. I felt great.. I had the Pfizer on the 2nd feb all I had was ache arm for 2 day … but now I keep getting pains in my arm that shoot down to my hand pulsating pain is this something to be worried about ? Had the jab on the 11th Feb and was ok until the 18th when I was wakened in the middle of the night by fairly severe pins and needles in the same (right)arm. Had first Pfizer jab last Thursday ( 4 days ago) . Just had my first dose of phizer today March 24 after 10 mins of shot I felt dizziness and it went away; about 5 hours later headache and fatigue like I’m coming down with flu with no symptoms and my opposite arm hurts, heart racing. So they enjoy this atmosphere. “It gets hit with another dose of [the vaccine], and it has a sort of quicker and more robust response. Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine my hands started tingling and are sensitive to heat, the sun, and feel cool. Perfect analogy. I do not take any medicine for my anxiety. It’s not horrible but just very annoying. It is 9 pm now and the zaps have subsided. So, the second one was actually much easier than the first one for me. I have thoracic outlet compression in both arms , cervical fusion and just starting to come out of a deep depression. I was in the gym lifting LOL… felt great till Sunday…man down!!! Sore arm but that was it. oh and yes forgot got diazepam to relax the muscles so I could get some sleep.. Still feeling the pins & needles at 36 hours after first dose of Pfizer. It’s driving me nuts. Had the J&J and had the same pins and needles and numbness as many of you describe. Brain zaps here too. Now my upper chest sound my neck, my upper back, down both arms and my hands really burn particularly in the evenings, almost like sunburn and my skin gets red like it’s really irritated. I’ve never been allergic to anything. Under this EUA, Pfizer-BioNTech’s new COVID-19 vaccine can now be distributed in the United States. So weird. I took Benadryl but made my heart goes faster. I have the same symptoms and still experiencing it after 4 weeks, sure hope it goes away soon. Hoping this subsides and if it doesn’t it might be time to see my doctor. Day 8, my left hand and arm and left face joined in with my left leg and left foot in the numbing sensation and pins and needles sensation. I also woke up last night drenched with sweat although I feel fine. Still have some shaking chills on and off, a few minutes at a time, which delays sleep though but getting less. After shot No. Would love to hear when the tingles resolve! We know for a fact we contracted this around Christmas. Hi Klara Now it’s been about 36 hours and the pain has subsided a bit it’s only sore to touch and some movement but barely noticeable, so I unintentionally laid on my side while in bed for a few minutes and my entire upper arm went completely numb ! 6 weeks after the vaccine I’m still experiencing extreme pins and needles around my left face head and eye. GP/blood test has ruled out diabetes. Feeling quite sick also but not been sick yet. Feeling weak as well. Afterward, I was slightly tired, but then I resumed normal activity. Hi Dee, In a previous article, we addressed numerous rumours about the side effects of the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine, but what about the Pfizer vaccine? I definitely think those with an already compensated immune system or underlying health problem suffer more because of the hypersensitivity. Dizziness improved but at hospital my hands went pink like bad sunburn and then were quickly normal again, dull headache persisted a few hrs but was discharged after obs. This is a scary side effect and is t listed as a common one. My BP was fine before the shot, please let me know if yours comes down! Pfizer vaccine can still prevent death from the South African mutation, AstraZeneca vaccine cannot stop the South African mutation, EU to purchase further 300 million doses of BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine, How patients can overcome needle phobia and get the COVID vaccine. THANK YOU! It has been over 2 weeks and feels like it has been intensified and feels pain on my finger tips. With A month long prednisone pack and anti-convulsants the severity has waned in intensity and is now only somewhat debilitating. I had my jab on Monday 8th March fine for a few days until yesterday when I have pain in opposite shoulder effecting my arm like a trapped nerve, can not raise arm without severe pain, difficult to dress, shower and am so extremely uncomfortable, had bad shakes on Wednesday evening due to the amount of pain I was in, had the Astrazeneca covid jab. Was ill that evening with freezing cold feeling, uncontrollable shivers, headache, nausea, then hot and sweating. 3/27- first shot of Pfizer in my left arm. I had the pfizer first vaccination almost 5 weeks ago and still have the following symptoms: I had the Pfizer jab on 19 Feb. No probs at first, but a week or so later I started to feel flu-like symptoms, felt extremely tired & sleepy, plus arm hurt at jab site, but I get that with the ordinary flu jab too. I had my first dose on March 13, and I now have this same hollow/indentation area in my arm where they gave me the shot! Robin not sure if you’re still reviewing this site. What symptoms are you having? My friends that have had their first jab all seem fine but it has really knocked me for six and I’m worried about having my second dose of the burning is still there. “It can be a little tender, it can hurt to move the arm a little bit,” he continued. They do think it is related to the vaccine and believe that it is transient. Been real tired too. I am so tired all the time. “You sometimes get some redness, some warmth, a little bit of mild swelling or firmness around the site of the injection. SharpDeep pain in both arms my wife feels like she has carpal tunnel syndrome it’s horrible. Hi Jen, I’m 4 weeks after the first shot and still feel pins and needles, less intense tho. Such reactions can cause some pain and other symptoms around the area where the vaccine is injected. Getting better. Thank you. That may be related to seasonal allergies. I had my jab 19/02/21 the phizer bionica. Lots of sweating and itching. I had my first Pfizer shot 2 days ago and have experienced frequent urination/over active bladder. No fever, no chills, no headaches. I agree that my anxiety went through the roof starting on Day 4 after the 1st shot. I wonder if things would be different if I did. Urinating every 2 hours, 5-6 times a night, starting 4 days after the first Pfizer dose on 3/20. I glad I found this forum, because three weeks after I got my first Pfizer vaccine, I got some stabbing pains in my back, and my back started itching, thought I might be coming down with shingles but Doctor said no, so I had my second Pfizer vaccine, was a little achy the second day, but none of the other common symptoms or side effects, but my itching continued and sometimes have pins and needle feelings and other areas of my body, and the occasional sharp nerve pain here and there and it’s been three weeks since my second injection. I also have ringing in my left ear. Experts say the side effects experienced after either the first or second dose of the COVID-19 are usually mild and disappear within 48 hours. Yes, I just had a constant need and urgent need to urinate. Since taking the second dose, 2+ hours ago, the tingling, numbness and flexing have definitely increased. 40 hours – very bad headache on top of my head. Also, my arms feel sunburned?! My joints ached, I could barely walk. Sometimes, it comes and goes, sometimes it stays all day. I’m taking supplements and will follow up in a month. The Pfizer vaccine for the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, appears to be effective in clinical trials and real-world situations. Anyone have their tinnitus subside? Had pretty sore arm the next day and was extremely fatigued for the next 3 days. I have have internal shakes for ten days now. I had Covid back in July not sure if that changes your reaction to the vaccine. Day 6. If you got shingles, it was because you have previously had chickenpox, and the VZV-virus hides in the body. Two people I know who recieved the Pfizer somehow got shingles a few days later. I’ve been wearing gloves around the house every now and then. Five days later and it’s definitely subsided for the most part, but still going to get checked out by a doctor for a UTI just in case. The headache and tingly feelings in lips and gums were intermittent since then, getting weaker and coming and going. I rely on Epson salt baths and Tylenol for pain relief. Severe anxiety and insomnia. I also had the feeling of burning sunburn but I don’t have a sunburn. Anyone else have resolution of this? You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and taking other medicines. Healthy 39 year old got 1st pfizer shot Sunday evening. I barely felt the first shot, aside from very subtle arm soreness a day or so later. If so, would we experience the same or will it be worse? Take care, Nicky. Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration issued its first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine against COVID-19 in people aged 16 years and older. Has anyone had this experience from the first shot, and then gone on to get the second dose??? Has this stopped for you? It’s not as high, been like 124/85 , it’s high since I’m use to 115/70. Sill feeling it but it’s not so bad, just a bit annoying. Nothing could be found to account for my illness, although an MRI scan revealed the possibility of cancer in my liver and kidney, so that could be called a lucky break. Hoping to feel better soon. I don’t know what to do . I am dreading the second shot, none of my friends had this happen. Speed forward to today at about noon… headache resolved by caffeine. Have the zaps gone away? I also signed up to … I got my second shot yesterday and I have been experiencing UTI-like urination frequency all day. Only fully recovered on 16 March. My doctor plans an MRI if tinnitus does not subside by day four. i went to work left before lunch because i could not quit shaking then the headache came back the shaking lasted about 2hours this time then it and the headache went away. Hi Sam I’ve had the same pins and needles feeling in whole body, I’m on day 4 now too, it’s so irritating! I had my first shot yesterday. I will provide an update if it Ever goes away. I had tingling feet and hands after the first vaccine. I’ve had tingling fingers, eyelids which went away. Then I got full body little pins and needle feeling and full body itch, still continuing into day 4. Think you should definitely speak to your doctor to be on the safe side. How are you feeling? I feel like am coughing up soo much phlegm, I feel like I’m drowning. It’s not terrible pain, just weird. Had vaccine on 15 Feb, after more or less shaking off “Brain Fog”, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, lost appetite and extreme fatigue after 2 weeks or so I am left with what appears to be permanent severe tinnitus which started 12 hours after jab. Day 2 seems to be getting worse and my hands feel like they have an sunburned on top of the other symptoms. Now it’s a very mild tingling. I have had tingling in my hands for a month now after the second shot of Sinopharm. its is normal ? I’ve had acid reflux which I needed medication, I now can’t keep warm n got the runs, nausea stomach cramps n a little shaken. – weird bruises still appearing I agree with you that no medical personnel are saying much about these symptoms (pins and needles) even though it seems a lot of people are experiencing these side effects. I was on a short dose of steroids which helped, ibuprofen also has helped too. Omg I was looking for this. I wish people wouldn’t scare monger . Not pregnant! But for 5 hours after the first pfizer shot 4-12-21, I had super high energy. This is exactly what I’ve been experiencing today. Hubby and I both have serious issues ( COPD, Scarred lungs ALREADY so that getting Covid could kill us, so we have been as careful as millions of others, and made it this far but, I am so grateful for this site, we are ALL different, and we all have to keep info flowing so the scientists can continue to combat these viruses. 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