I got the Pfizer one about 4 weeks ago. 3 hours after getting the jab, a small finger swelled up (opposite side to the jab), turned red, and formed a hook. I took paracetamol as recommended inthe leaflet I was given. The next day there was no redness, most of the swelling had gone, and I could almost straighten the finger. More paracetamol. After two weeks it had shrunk to a noticeable ring shape around the end joint only. As the local doctors are off limits, I made a report using the Zoe app on my phone. They sent me a self test kit, result negative (hooray). I am now on Ibuprofen, and the ring has turned into two lumps at the sides of the joint, with a slight swelling. I can almost straighten the finger. I have to stop taking Ibuprofen on Sunday, so there is still time for the lumps to disappear before I have to think of something else.
The second jab is supposed to have a stronger dose, so maybe I should buy larger shirts in case I swell up like The Hulk.
Updated to say - a doctor has diagnosed this as an allergic reaction to something in the vaccine (we'll never know what). It's treatable, so that's all right, then
The second jab is supposed to have a stronger dose, so maybe I should buy larger shirts in case I swell up like The Hulk.
Updated to say - a doctor has diagnosed this as an allergic reaction to something in the vaccine (we'll never know what). It's treatable, so that's all right, then
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