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Pietermaritzburg, ZA

I am very hesitant about taking the vaccine as I am sure it will make my Fibromyalgia symptoms way worse and I don't think I can handle worse pains and symptoms than what I get right now. What were you experiences and were you lucky to get no issues?

August 24, 2021 (edited)
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Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with COVID vaccines despite having fibromyalgia, with most reporting only minor, temporary... Read more

Members shared overwhelmingly positive experiences with COVID vaccines despite having fibromyalgia, with most reporting only minor, temporary side effects like sore arms, fatigue, or mild flu-like symptoms lasting a few days to two weeks. Several members emphasized that any vaccine-related discomfort was far preferable to contracting COVID itself, with one member sharing her brother's harrowing experience on a ventilator and another describing how COVID was significantly worse than any vaccine reaction. A recurring theme was that getting vaccinated reduced stress and fear of infection, which many found helpful in preventing fibromyalgia flares, and members encouraged waiting until after a current flare subsides before getting vaccinated if possible.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm 65 years old had covid in December, compared to the flu covid was a 4 on a 10 point scale. A few days ago I had an antibody test to determine if I had any... I do. So as for me the vaccine will have to wait 3 or so years before it goes into my arm. It's just too new to for me to feel comfortable with it in the long haul.

August 25, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

The pain was nt as bad as a crash. And well worth it. You do NOT want Covid.

August 25, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

Pfizer does require a follow up shot

September 6, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had the J&J shot last spring and aside from a sore arm and being extra tired the day after I had no issues. I also recommend getting the vaccine to reduce stress and be able to socialize with or her vaccinated folks.

August 29, 2021
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had Moderna on May 1 and June 22nd, 2021 and did not suffer any more fibro comications. My reaction to first shot was a sore arm only, my second shot was headache, fatigue, chills for 24 hours but def not fibro related. I find great comfort knowing I am fully vaccinated and that reduces my stress level and helps reduce a stress flare.

August 27, 2021

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