Prevnar 13 and Joint Pain: What Users Say

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2020

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I'm a 68-year-old male who received the Prevnar 13 vaccine three weeks ago. My misery started three days after the injection with painful joints. I continue to suffer with worsening joint pain. I was very active before the vaccine and am now confined to my bed as I am unable to walk by myself. I have had pneumonia a few times, and those episodes were nothing compared to the effects I am suffering with now. I strongly advise anyone who is considering this or if their doctor is suggesting the vaccine to consider all the suffering people have and are experiencing after this medication. Personally, this misery I am going through is not worth the supposed protection this medication 'may' provide. Probably will not have to worry about pneumonia hence forward as I can no longer walk by myself, therefore, I cannot leave my home. Everyone should be warned about the side effects Prevnar 13 can and has caused."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I turned age 66 last year, and at annual check-up, my doctor recommended I get a pneumonia shot (never had one). The doctor said to take half that year and the other half this year, and then never take it again. Last year, I had redness and swelling of the arm, joint and body pain, chills, weakness, and cough. The redness had gone after one week, but other symptoms continued for two to three months. This year, at check-up, I told my doctor my side effect symptoms, but he didn't think it was from the shot, so he gave me the other half. Within two hours, my arm was swollen with redness covering the whole upper arm. I was hot at the injection site and had stiffness in the joint and reduced range of motion. I had soreness in the front and back shoulder area. I had body aches, low-grade fever, and was in bed for three days. Some side effect symptoms are better, but redness, soreness, and low range of motion are still present. Never again, thank goodness."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I had this vaccine yesterday as part of my annual wellness check. Last night, I had muscle pain all over my body, diarrhea into most of today, feverish, joint pain, severe headache - head still aches significantly 28 hours later, and generally feel unwell. All these symptoms are still present, though they were reduced during the day, but now that nightfall is about to descend upon it again, they have returned."

• 198...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Side effects of injection include a very sore arm, effectively rendered useless. Muscle aches and joint pain without relief would not allow me to sleep. Fatigue and back pain, plus headache, contributed to an overall miserable night and day. I don't know how long this will continue, it has been 36 hours. This vaccine requires at least two days off work and should be accompanied by a good narcotic."

• Rit...
• October 15, 2020

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I am 58 years old. So, in March, during the pandemic, I decided to get the PCV13 shot. A few hours later, that evening, I noticed a rash on my left arm where it was administered. It was swollen and red. The next day, I woke up, and the rash got larger, but now it came with pain and fever. I called my doctor, no one wants to see me, thinking I have COVID. I was told to take Benadryl due to the possibility of a reaction to the drug. I took Claritin because Benadryl is too strong for me. The rash went on for 6 weeks. Muscle aches and joint pain without relief would not allow me to sleep. Fatigue and back pain, plus a headache, contributed to an overall miserable night and day. I went to the pharmacy, no help. Six weeks later, the rash and fever went away. But now the pain escalated, I can barely lift my arm all the way up without being so sore. Every night, up to today, I'm still suffering from the pain in my arm, unable to sleep at night. Mind you, I suffer from fibromyalgia. This medicine is not for everyone."

• gri...
• September 28, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I had extreme swelling at the injection site, muscle, joint, nerve pain continuing and still there four months after injection. Very limited use and movement of the arm where the injection was done. Inflammation caused plaque in arteries to break loose and clog arteries, resulting in two stents having to be placed in the heart. I still have pain in neck and shoulder muscles......"

• Kne...
• October 31, 2021

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "1st annual preventative injection for pneumonia. I've been told to get a second preventative injection next year around the same time. I have experienced extreme joint pain in my knees, calf muscles, and lower back since being given the Prevnar 13 injection in the arm for over a week. I also developed a lump-like swollen lymph gland in the same arm as the injection was given. The pain is so severe I’m awakened at night. Tylenol and Advil don’t seem to be relieving the pain. Using a heating pad seems to help, but only for a short period. I’m having issues walking and standing. Lying down does not relieve the pain. I’m not sure I want to follow up next year with a second injection."

• God...
• August 18, 2021

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I'm a 64-year-old. Got the Prevnar 13 injection last Friday. Felt fatigued on Saturday and Sunday. Nauseous on Monday and vomiting in the morning. My muscles and joints in my legs started to get painful on Monday. Wednesday, and I can barely walk. Will be going to the doctor this morning. This is like a horror movie to me."

• Igg...
• March 5, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Delayed reaction 3-4 days, both arms, muscle and joint pain and weakness (4 months and counting), swelling in both arms (left twice the swelling), drowsy and sleeping excessively, vomiting."