Astra Zeneca Vaccine side effect ?

I had the typical 'flu reaction to my first AstraZenica jab but it did seem quite sudden, severe and was exhausting for ten days. Now after my second jab I am getting the itchy rashes. Using insect bite cream to calm them
A friend who is a nurse tells me it is happening to her co-workers and some of her patients too
Must be something to do with the immune system?

I have had a patch of peeling skin on my palm for over a year which comes and goes. GP still isn't seeing patients face to face but has seen photos and on phone consultation said all GPs are seeing an unprecedented amount of skin rashes which start on hands because of handwashing/sanitizers etc. and spread elsewhere on body no matter how careful you are with clean towels. The steroid creams she's prescribed for me have thinned the skin on my palms and it's very painful at times when it breaks. Could your rash have started like this and just coincided with the vaccination you had?

Had first dose of AZ about 4 week s ago. Mildly sore arm for couple of days ( as with most vaccines) felt very fatigued next day, went to bed early, fine after that.

I haven't had a rash but 5 days after the 1st jab (in Feb) developed a band of very red hot skin running diagonally down my arm from the jab site, so hot in fact that the heat from it could be felt by other people coming through multiple layers of clothes! I did get covid in November (possibly from supermarket visit), and noticed my existing tinnitus got worse and hasn't lessened since. Some people have reported tinnitus or worsening of it after receiving the vaccination, so I'm hoping mine won't worsen after the 2nd jab in a couple of weeks.

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Yes jude2006. I have had a rash - much the same as the rash I do get with other viral infections and 'flu. Doctor calls it post viral rash. The usual advice 'don't scratch' (Grrr!) - Aveno skin lotion relieves it a bit. I wonder if it is in some way associated with the chickenpox/shingles (herpes zoster) as I have had both these.

Just 48 hours of fatigue for me, no spots or rash.

Sorry you are having this problem. covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-data-lancet
worth reading, and you can follow the links to the original paper. Suggest you register on the ZOE app and also submit a 'yellow card' by the link provided by previous post

About 10 days after the first vaccination I had very bad sciatica, hip and leg. Lasted a week. I registered it on the yellow card scheme and there was an actual category for back pain. Not had the second.

Oh it was the AZ vaccine.

Shortlegs have you tried rebooting yourself. That way you may be able to establish a connection with BG. Though I think he’s quite busy atm

I've had both Astra Zenica vaccines. I'm 80 and have had absolutely no reaction whatsoever. Maybe your GP need to do some skin scrapes to get to a diagnosis for your rash, especially as it is recurring.
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I had the Astra vaccination and was very bad for 24 hours, shaking. really aching joints and freezing, like flu. My friend who is the same age and same weight had no symptons at all. I am not looking forward to the 2nd vaccination on June, 24th. Take care

I had pains in my joints, a headache and felt really tired after my first AZ jab. The symptoms lasted about two weeks. I had my second jab last week and feel okay - just a slight pain in my arm. It is supposedly a good sign if you have some side effects.It shows your immune system is working well!

It sounds like hives, I get this from time to time but usually in places that are in contact with clothing labels on my torso. I am not sensitive to them mostly, just random times like my skin is having a tantrum!

had both my vaccines and apart from a sore spot where needle went in have had no side effects at all

I always think that if you get a reaction to a vaccination, if you hadn't had the vaccine and caught the illness, you'd have been much more ill. I had a mild dose of coronovirus seemed to recover, then it came roaring back as Long Covid. It's been about 16 or 17 weeks now and sometimes it's still difficult to breathe. I definitely recommend the vaccine. I've now had the first vaccine (only side effect was a very sore hip and aching back) and intend to have the second.

Interesting thread this. I had / have the same signs and symptoms as Jude2006. Responding well to my usual hand cream. I too am putting it down to the AZ vaccine. For me the reaction came after the second dose. I developed a dry and cracked lower lip that ulcerated. I felt generally tired and rough. All mainly resolved after five days - only the signs described by Jude remaining. I'm taking this as a positive sign that my immune system has made a good response to the vaccine.

A few years ago I had a virus,no idea what it was but developed a rash after it,that was very itchy at times too. No-one could tell me what it was until one day a locum doctor took one look at it and said it was vasculitis. Took blood to check and it was that. It's a reaction by the immune system to a virus and affects the blood vessels. Possibly your body reacting to the vaccine. May be worth an ask. If you have or can get hold of an aloe vera plant the gel from the leaves works wonders for alleviating the itching or failing that use cooked oatmeal,let it go cold and spread it on...instant relief. Good luck

I didn’t have much reaction except extremely vivid and weird dreams and a slight headache. Next vaccination in June and I will have the flu one in a couple of weeks.

My elder son 35 had the jab early because of his asthma. A few weeks after the jab he got an ichy rash on his legs. It went away though after a couple of weeks My husband and I didn't get much although after the first jab I became very very cold with teeth chattering at bed time. It was gone the next day.

Talking of vaccines, I’ve just had my second Pfizer vaccine 3 days ago and whilst sitting in Doctors waiting room I started to get chest pain about 5 minutes after but didn’t say anything as I didn’t fancy a trip to hospital and 8 hour wait! 3 days on ive still got some chest pains and palpitations, I’ve read this can be normal side effects of Pfizer so just wondered if anyone else had suffered same thing and if so how long it lasted?

I have had two jabs, no reaction whatsoever

Yes I did after my first jab actually around the vaccination spot, a few days after I had it. I've had my second since but no itching this time.

I had a rash on both my shins, two weeks after having the Astra Zeneca jab. I also had an excruciating headache the same time as the 'blood spot' rash appeared. I've had a bad headache now for six weeks, every day. Also, blood clots coming out of my nose. My GP referred me to hospital for a CT brain scan after three weeks, which was clear. The rash has now disappeared but all my GP tells me about my headache is that nothing serious on CT scan. I don't know what to do now. Anyone had similar? Thanks.