October 2015 Moms

Sick from flu shot or possible labor?

I was given a flu shot at my 38 week appointment 2 days ago and now a runny nose and watery eyes are hitting me hard. I'm also burning up but I took my temp and it's only 98 degrees. Could I be this sick from my flu shot? I know some people get flu like symptoms before they go into labor too.. Hoping I'm not sick like this going into labor! :(

Re: Sick from flu shot or possible labor?

  • Have you ever had the flu shot before? Did you have a reaction?
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  • I've never had one before. Now I'm wishing I had so I would know if this is a reaction!
  • Your post caught my eye because I got my flu shot two days ago also and that night I had diarrhea and violent projectile vomiting... I was so shocked because I get the shot every year With no reactions... Since then I have started having irregular contractions and I lost my mucus plug. I still don't know what is going on with my body (early labor or reaction) but I wanted you to know someone else was in your boat! Supposedly flu like symptoms from the shot are a myth. I don't know but it's peculiar !
  • I gotta flu shot about 3 days ago and yesterday I was achy and had a runny nose and an upset stomach ( though no nauseou or vomiting) and then today I felt better so I assume it was just a few side effects from the shot
  • Getting the actual flu from the shot is a myth, but some mild symptoms are common. I got mine 3 days ago and had a really sore arm for a day and then a runny nose for a couple more days.

    I'd much rather deal with those, though, than the flu while pregnant or with a newborn!
  • The burning up feeling without a fever could be hot flashes. I've been getting them every day for a couple of weeks. I swear I'm on fire. Not looking forward to menopause!
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