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I just had my second pneumovax shot about 5 hours ago. The first time, about 5-7 years ago, I had awful upper arm pain for about 3 days. I've had no other problem with any other vaccines including my yearly flu shot. Well, I'm sitting here typing this in incredible pain! This is worse than the first time. I can move my arm, but it's extremely painful to do so. I'm wondering if the nurse did it too...

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Severe swelling,pain, redness, radiating around upper arm into axilla. Tenderness in axilla. Fever, chills, nausea. Area affected feels hard. Very uncomfortable reaction. This is day two.

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hurting | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/28/2023
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 2.7
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Made me very sick, Arm hurts a lot too.

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Carley | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/6/2023
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 1.3
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I had the vacancie yesterday and have been in agony all night with my arm , unable to move it unable to sleep I'm in so much pain. Does anyone have any advice on here. Wish I hadn't have had it done. Was advised to have it as I'm in high risk category

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Subhasis Das | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2023
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 3.7
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Yesterday morning I took pneumovax 23 first time. I had neither any side effects nor any pain. I am quite normal as if I didn't take any vaccine. I am in confusion whether the vaccine is working or not.

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Lita | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2023
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 2.0
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I got the pneumonia shot 2 days ago. My arm and the rest of my body was really sore. It was really a bad night. I forced myself to go to the pool the next morning but I was dragging myself all day. My doctor recommended it because I would be around my grandsons and didn't want me to get sick. I have asthma. I would recommend that you do research before you get it. I had no reaction for the first one.

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Tanya | 35-44 | Female | Patient
4/19/2023
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 1.7
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I was advised by my Dr. to get the vaccine because I am asthmatic. I received the vaccine at around 7pm and at around 10pm I started to feel dizzy and my chest and shoulders were hurting and it seemed like my airways were closing up. I told my Dad I thought I was having a bad reaction to the vaccine and he panicked and called 911. When the EMTs got here they looked at me like I was crazy and took me to the hospital where they told the staff I was having a panic attack so the staff basically ignored me. The Dr. was nice but she didn’t believe me basically. While I was there I developed the worst headache and even my teeth were hurting (wasn’t having any sinus issues prior to vaccine). The Dr. was like oh let me get you some Sudafed sounds like a sinus headache. I was like no I think it’s the vaccine. So basically they made me think I was crazy and since my vitals were back to normal they sent me home. Next day had the worst body aches and headache, jaw pain, I could not get out of bed. It is now day 4 and I’m still achy in my arms, shoulders, chest, back and still extremely fatigued. Hoping this doesn’t last much longer. Worst vaccine reaction I’ve ever had! Read More Read Less

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No Pneumovax23 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/13/2023
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 1.7
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Massive reaction that swelled my entire arm significantly. Started in the upper arm and traveled down into my hand over 4 days. Took about 6 days to recover. Sent me to urgent care and then to the emergency room and the doctors had no idea what was going on. I never had anything but a mild reaction to all other vaccines.

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Dreadful pain | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2023
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 1.0
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Within 5-6 hours, I started severe chills and shaking, 100.2 fever, extreme headache, pain all over my body- muscles and joints. No appetite. I am very sorry I got this shot- I knew in advance that friends warned me of multiple issues, so I got the shot in “my back hip”…. I developed a 4-5 inch large, raised and bumpy, extremely sore double bulls eye where I got the shot. It’s hard to sit or drive my car. I do not recommend this at all. It’s been 3 days…. Just horrible!

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Bad medicine?? | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2022
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
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Horrible side effects.,, 6 hours after injection.. red arm, pain like I’ve never experienced before with a vaccine.. arm double normal size.. hard red skin … headache, body ache, insomnia for 2 days. I called pharmacist and was told I’d be ok.. thought I had cellulitis in my arm!!! Never ever get this vaccine take your chances.. not worth it! I’m still experiencing issues from vaccine!!

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Holly | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/28/2022
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 4.0
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I had a Pneumonia shot 6 years ago with no issues. Today I had my second shot and I am in SO MUCH PAIN. I CAN'T MOVE MY ARM, when I say the pain is Severe I mean it is intolerable!! I have a large redness surrounding the shot area, a severe head ache and body aches. I hope this does not persist. It's Horrible.

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Lakisha | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 2.0
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I had a terrible reaction behind this vaccination never again couldn’t see loss strength in my whole body dizziness and I’m a diabetic recommendation no and still having flu like symptoms no no no

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/29/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I had this vaccine two days ago and the pain and adverse aide effects are terrible . I shouldn’t have had it especially since i am not at high risk but doctor recommended . I am done with all vaccines !!!

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Susan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/15/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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Blurred vision 2 hours after 2nd shot. Entire upper arm edematous, hot, red, hard to touch. Severe headache right sided occipital, temporal, maxillary..not relieved with ibuprofen. Fever Mistake to take this vaccine...

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pneu23 | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 3.0
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Since I don't know the effectiveness, I marked 3 stars to be neutral. Reviews here helped me a lot after I got the shot the other day, so I wanted to return the favor with this review. I got the shot (23) on Monday afternoon and felt no different till late evening. Shot itself had more than a bit of " sting, but not too bad. Pain started Monday evening and I could not move my upper arm. But I felt sleepy earlier than usual and had a good sleep. Tuesday was a wasted day, highly unusual but I even took a nap. As long as I kept my arm next to my side, no problem. There are lots of things you need your upper arm for - like changing clothes, showering, etc. Almost normal by Wednesday Evening. I am glad my doctor gave me this shot.Read More Read Less

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WV Resident | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/10/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I got the Pneumovax 23 vaccine on Thursday, September 8, 2022 as a second pneumonia shot. I had the first one a year ago with no problem. Not so with this one! It’s important to note that I’ve had many vaccines in the past including a yearly flu shot, all Covid vaccines required as well as others. I am a 66 year old healthy female. After this pneumonia shot on Thursday my arm became sore and hurt all night so I couldn’t sleep. It swelled, turned red and very warm to the touch by Friday morning. I took Tylenol and used ice that didn’t seem to help. It became very painful. It is now Saturday and it’s no better. I have pockets of what appears to be fluid around my elbow and the redness and swelling has moved down my arm. It’s still very painful, hot to touch, swollen and I have had fatigue for 2 days now. Why in the world would seniors be advised to take this horrible vaccine?? It’s worse than having pneumonia! I just hope I don’t end up with any permanent damage. I’d like to join in on the class action suite if anyone has the information. Read More Read Less

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Me | Female | Patient
9/8/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 2.0
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Got it yesterday. 101 fever. Arm where it was injected is really sore. I have throbbing pains all over ( my teeth hurt). I wasn't forewarned.

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Jo L. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2022
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 2.0
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About 2 hours after receiving the vaccine my arm became sore and this increased all evening. It kept me awake most of night. I also experienced chills, muscle and joint aches, headache and nausea. I had not been warned about this. If I had known I probably would have not received the vaccine. I usually tolerate vaccines without a problem.

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Cece | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I got my first shot about 6 years ago…. I had the second one last Wednesday.. after getting a good Dr. health review…after 5 hours I felt nausea dizzy and my arms swell up all the way down passed my elve… it was very painful could not sleep all night next day .. I went to the urgent care because it was painful ,swollen half way to my wrist could not move my arm because of the pain …. I was scared for my health…I cried so much ! I wish I was told that I would have this reaction… I would have not got this shot ever! Still swollen and painful 4 days later. Read More Read Less

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Carol | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
3/29/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I'm more of a witness for 2 neighbors who each got there vaccine & both had COPD. Both got seriously sick with pneumonia. Not saying right after shot, just in general. My mother who was given vaccine got pneumonia so bad I worried she wouldn't pull through. The neighbor also said he got hit pretty hard with pneumonia so I question that they both got sick...shouldn't it be more protective?

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Jessie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/8/2022
Condition: Prevention of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I received this shot in October of 2021. It was my first time getting the pneumonia vaccine. I experience asthma and I had the COVID virus in 2020. My advice, DO NOT get this shot! I was informed that the area would be sore and I would feel exhausted for a few days. Problem? I started having shooting and stabbing pains. The intensity of the pain increased during the night so that I could not sleep. By day 7, I struggled to lift my arm to do my hair, floss, bathe, open the freezer, put on my bra, and get dressed. The pain kept getting worse and I eventually thought that I was having a heart attack. The sharpness eventually radiated beyond just up and down my arm and to my ring finger. It started going towards my heart, up the left side and rear of my neck, and to my right jaw. Sometimes, I feel a tingling sensation in my tongue. The shooting pain is so intermittent and bad that I was literally hollering and slumping over in pain while in the ER. The pain strikes without warning. I still have moments where I get dizzy and nauseous. My range of motion is severely limited. My arm is swollen. There's a lump at the injection site. I'm constantly in pain, and my blood pressure stays high because of the pain. Four months have now passed and I'm still struggling. 99% of the time, I don't wear a bra anymore. I have been reduced to washing my hair no more than twice a month. When I can do my hair, I have to bend over to help my arm reach it or lean against the wall to hold my arm up. Pressure on the arm hurts too, so I rarely do my hair. Putting on a shirt or jacket is tormenting. They've run tests, exams, and x-rays on everything EXCEPT my shoulder and the injection site. My left lymph node is also now swollen. The injection was done on the upper part of my arm and I seriously believe there is nerve damage. This pain is heading towards driving me into delirium and deep depression. The doctor's office that administered the shot ordered a NECK x-ray as if my previous neck issues miraculously started this problem with my once healthy arm. When I asked if I could have had an allergic reaction to the shot, I was told that is was "just the basic pneumonia shot and maybe you moved when the needle went in." REALLY? After all of the shots I've had, NOW I would move?! I didn't move! When I turn my head to the left, I can't even get my chin to line up with my shoulder. My ability to turn left stops right above my breast. I rarely drive, so that's not a danger to myself and others in that way. I can turn my chin to my right shoulder, so it hasn't impacted all of that ability. Sadly, I can't even give a proper HUG and it hurts to BE hugged! I've been referred to physical therapy, but I don't think that's going to work. I am so sorry that I got this shot. It has changed my life for the worst. I've used heat, ice, pain rubs, tried stretching, massaging, resting as much as possible, prescription narcotics, using my right arm to aid the left... As I type this now, my arm and shoulder are throbbing and I'm lightheaded. My blood pressure is 143/104 and the Norco isn't helping relieve the pain. I hate drugs, so I hope that my new doctor will actually examine the arm and shoulder itself to see what we can do. This shot has created a lot more health issues than I would wish on my most evil enemy. I'm almost at the point of seeking legal counsel. This experience has shifted my entire outlook on getting vaccines. Again, my advice is DO NOT get this shot. Maybe there is another one, that is older and less harmful, but don't do this 23. If you do, and you end up experiencing any of my symptoms, you can't say that you weren't warned. Sorry that I didn't know about this page to have shared this information sooner...Read More Read Less

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InPainFromShot | 35-44 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/27/2022
Condition: Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination
Overall rating 2.0
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Glad to know I'm not alone. I received the shot because of an autoimmune disorder and asthma. I'm 36 years old and pregnant so my doc recommended it after one of my pregnancy appointments. The shot itself didn't hurt and they said I would have mild soreness. They should definitely update what they're telling patients!! My arm hurts so bad and I'm a little over 2 days post shot. Can't sleep due to the excruciating pain, can't lay on it, day 2 I had fever, chills, fatigue, arm is hot and severe headaches. And I can only take tylenol since I'm preggo. Smh this will be a one time only thing. Waaaaay worse than covid and flu shots. I've never had an experience like this before. I've been massaging it and it seems the swelling is spreading throughout my arm. Hopefully that helps move it along and get rid of this pain! Read More Read Less

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