Flu shot and pneumonia shot triggered fibro flare

Hi, SunOne, and welcome! I’ve had a shot in my shoulder and I always get vaccines and have never had a problem. Perhaps when getting the shot a nerve was hit. That sure could cause pain. I’m glad that the pain is leaving now and you are feeling better.

Be sure to read Fibro !01…the first thread on the forum. There is a lot of good info about fibro that could possibly help you. Take care and I hope the hip pain stays away for you.

Sherrine

SunOne:

It sounds like the injection hit a nerve, it's happened to me. BTW, I had my hip bursa removed in February - I no longer need the injections, and am pain free!

Sharon

I learned many years ago that my reaction to flu shots was from an allergy. Since figuring out that I am sensitive to sulfites, now I know what that allergy was. It's not the vaccine, it's the preservatives!
I was forced to take a pneumonia vaccine a few years ago and reacted again, so I have refused to take vaccines - until the Covid vaccines came out. I don't react to them! No preservatives!
If you get a reaction to a vaccine you can try an antihistamine. I got some relief from Benadryl for the pneumonia vaccine.
But the best thing is to demand a preservative-free vaccine. Yes, there are preservative-free vaccines. They come in individual vials, not the big multi-dose ones. Vaccines don't need preservatives unless someone sticks a contaminated needle into the vial.
When you make your appointment ask for individual vial or preservative-free,