All, earlier this week I started my immunizations after my ASCT. I felt terrible after the 5 shots I received, but thought this was normal. But after the second day and still not feeling well, I started reading both the medical leaflet given to me and potential side effects, but I couldn't find my symptoms. Now 6 days later, I still feel ill.
Has anyone else had similar reactions?
Kully
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kullybunnny1 - Name: Kully
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: August 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 48
Re: Feeling bad after immunizations
Hi Kully,
I've been getting re-vaccinated too. Have had 3 rounds of 3 vaccinations. I have not had any big problems. Just some soreness for a day or two in one of my arms where I got the injection(s).
So it seems to me that, if you're still feeling bad 6 days after your injections, you should contact your oncologist.
Mike
I've been getting re-vaccinated too. Have had 3 rounds of 3 vaccinations. I have not had any big problems. Just some soreness for a day or two in one of my arms where I got the injection(s).
So it seems to me that, if you're still feeling bad 6 days after your injections, you should contact your oncologist.
Mike
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mikeb - Name: mikeb
- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2009 (MGUS at that time)
- Age at diagnosis: 55
Re: Feeling bad after immunizations
Kully,
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Which vaccines did you get? You are just over the 100 day post-ASCT mark, right?
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Which vaccines did you get? You are just over the 100 day post-ASCT mark, right?
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Multibilly - Name: Multibilly
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Smoldering, Nov, 2012
Re: Feeling bad after immunizations
Multibilly, I received the following: Hep B, Polio, Pneumococcal, Haemophilus B, and DTP.
I'm starting to feel a little better, but not quite the energy level prior to shots. This is the 180 day protocol for my cancer center.
Kully
I'm starting to feel a little better, but not quite the energy level prior to shots. This is the 180 day protocol for my cancer center.
Kully
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kullybunnny1 - Name: Kully
- Who do you know with myeloma?: me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: August 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 48
Re: Feeling bad after immunizations
Glad you are starting to feel a bit better. Your timing falls within the CDC guidelines (which I've seen some docs refer to on this forum).
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/hemato-cell-transplts.htm
But you can find different vaccination timing suggestions from other sites like this one:
http://www.fredhutch.org/en/treatment/long-term-follow-up/FAQs/vaccination.html#2
Prior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I would feel under the weather for a couple of days about half the time when I just got a flu shot.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/hemato-cell-transplts.htm
But you can find different vaccination timing suggestions from other sites like this one:
http://www.fredhutch.org/en/treatment/long-term-follow-up/FAQs/vaccination.html#2
Prior to being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I would feel under the weather for a couple of days about half the time when I just got a flu shot.
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Multibilly - Name: Multibilly
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: Smoldering, Nov, 2012
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