First nurse call of the day. SIL had reaction to shingles vax.
#onceanurse
#alwaysanurse
Didn’t know there is a treatment for reaction. Let us know
@LnzyHou
No "particular" treatment. Seems mainly local. Use Benadryl cream and oral, some Tylenol. Watch for other symptoms.
Still better than shingles.
I had zero reactions from Shingrix. My pharmacist was amazed as most folks have some sort of reaction.
Agree ANY reaction better than shingles.
@LnzyHou @CinnamonGirlE Same. Zero reactions from both shots. And not one time have I heard anybody say “Shingles? Oh, it’s not so bad.” All I’ve heard are horror stories about the pain and discomfort.
@FabulousLVNV @LnzyHou @CinnamonGirlE
This is weird timing. I go in to get my second shingles shot this afternoon.
The first shot is the only vaccine that ever gave me a reaction beyond "sore arm."
The injection site swelled up crazy huge, 3 or 4 inches in diameter, about two inches high, and was hot to the touch. Took a week for it to settle down.
I wasn't running a fever, oddly, and had no other symptoms.
Even if that happens again, it's still better than getting shingles.
@Tarnagh @FabulousLVNV @CinnamonGirlE
My stepmom got shingles in her hair, face. She says the pain was worse than birthing 5 kids.
Former doc told me about patient who went blind from shingles. Another died. He insisted I take vaccine back when it was one injection.
@LnzyHou @FabulousLVNV @CinnamonGirlE
Since we're talking about this, it may also be good to remind people that you may need a booster somewhere between 7 - 10 years later, and (probably) definitely after ten years.
"Immunity stays strong for at least the first 7 years after vaccination."
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
"New data show Shingrix can provide at least 10 years of protection against shingles in adults aged 50 years and over"
@Tarnagh @LnzyHou @FabulousLVNV @CinnamonGirlE
Shingles created such intense pain that I couldn't think. I broke out on the radiation table during the last day of treatment! Fortunately a heavy anti-viral medication was waiting for me at pharmacy the second I arrived home - an hours drive later.
Get the vaccine friends.
@MerakiLife
OMG that sounds horrid! Plus I am really jumpy about stuff that happens on radiation tables, because I am on one of those every damn day.
@publickovacs @Tarnagh @LnzyHou @FabulousLVNV @CinnamonGirlE
During radiation was my second Shingles attack. Immediate treatment made a huge difference that time.
I was planning on getting the newer vaccination when I discovered the breast cancer and all vax was stopped then.
@MerakiLife
I understand the need to stop things during cancer - I just wish my stupid left eyeball did, too. Will need major surgery on it, but would like to finish radiation first.
@publickovacs @LnzyHou @Tarnagh @FabulousLVNV @CinnamonGirlE
Be as easy on yourself as possible Mel. One step at a time. Control your anxiety as best you can. I believe our nervous systems impacts the Facia, Lymphatic, Circulatory systems. We need these to be working as well as possible to promote healing.
I have lymphatic problems(even though no nodes were removed- they certainly were damaged by radiation bouncing through my small frame).
Body flossing technique has removed tons of pain.
@MerakiLife
Thank you so much 🧡✨