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Flu Shot

ET131ET131 member
in May 2012 Moms

Dr. said to get a flu shot so I followed directions and...

I have felt like complete crap since a few hours after I got it yesterday.  I took a nap right after (around 4:30) and woke up gasping for breath because I was so congested.  Then the aches settled in and have yet to go away (the congestion was gone when I woke up this morning).

My shoulders and arms are so sore!  I know this can happen to anyone, pregnant or not...but it is wretched.

I know I'm being a bit of a baby, but I just want to feel better!!! 

Ok, end of my rant...thanks for listening.

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  • MelissaMisoMelissaMiso member

    And the medical community always say this is just coincidence, that it has nothing to do with the shot. I don't buy that. I am glad my OB, though recommending it, does not pressure people to get the flu shot.

    Hope you feel better soon.


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  • DrRxDrRx member

    I'm sorry you feel so bad. However, keep in mind that those symptoms, while annoying, are much milder than the actual flu, and will only last a day or 2. 

    It could be that you also could've developed a cold (which is not caused or protected by the flu shot) and it started manifesting after you got the flu shot. 

     When I got my flu shot in October, I had a little bit of congestion and a sore arm that resolved within 48 hours.  I hope that you feel better soon. 

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  • mrsbecky07mrsbecky07 member

    Aw I'm sorry you  feel crappy :-(

    Given the almost immediate onset, I don't think it's the flu shot but you probably already had a cold.   Could be the shot of course, but in that case it should go away pretty soon! 

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