I received my first COVID vaccine (the first of two Pfizer vaccines) on Thursday, 1/21/2021.
Here's a quote from a Google search on what the potential side effects are:
"The most commonly reported side effects, which typically lasted several days, were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Of note, more people experienced these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose, so it is important for vaccination providers and recipients to expect that there may be some side effects after either dose, but even more so after the second dose."
Within 3 hours after receiving the first dose, my blood pressure spiked to 158/95. My normal BP is 117/74. I called my doctor who said it was only a result of my anxiety and worry over getting the vaccine, and "he wasn't concerned". Really?! Since, then my BP has more-or-less stabilized.
However, within the last couple of days, the middle joint on one of my fingers has become painful. I do NOT have symptomatic osteoarthritis (I'm 65). I regularly use turmeric/OVCO/pepper and eat relatively healthfully.
I confirmed with my functional medicine practitioner that the BP spike is definitely a side effect of the vaccine. It has been reported by vaccine recipients, but this side effect has NOT been shared with the public!
If anyone has any adverse side effects from any of the COVID vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna...at least for now, until new brands are released), you can report these side effects using a link on the CDC website. Here's the CDC site that addresses "Clinical Considerations".
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html
Here's the direct link to report adverse side effects: https://vaers.hhs.gov/. VAERS = Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.
For now, I'm treating my painful finger joint with soaking in Epsom Salts, drinking lots of my turmeric/OVCO/pepper concoctions, and making sure I eliminate any/all forms of sugar from my diet. And, of course, hoping it goes away!
Any other suggestions, please share :-)
