side effects of hepatitis b vaccine.

[Mazeyrae]

I recently received the first Hepatitis B vaccine in a series of three.  Two hours after my shot I could not move my neck.  Two days later still having neck pain and the pain was in my shoulders.  4 days after that the pain had moved to yet another spot in my lower back.  3 days after that my knee was inflamed with fluid and aching.  I have been to the doctors many times in the last 6 weeks and no one seems to know what is going on with my body.  Has anyone out there had any similar instances to this.  I have had countless tests, i.e. lyme disease testing etc. and still no answers.  Could a vaccine be bad and set off symtoms like these, or are these side effects from this vaccine?  I also understand that hepatitis b vaccine can mask symtoms of ms and arthritis.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.    

[katso]

I had my first Hep b with no too much reaction. Achiness, fatigue and ended up with mono (at 46) . Had second Hep B right before minor surgey. I ended up in the hospital for a week unable to take deep breathes, walk, or move without excruciating pain. My CPK was 895( should be below 165). I believe the Hep B shot  caused all my problems. I have to stay extremely well hydrated and try to flush out my system.I have never been in so much pain.Hope my answer helps.

[Susie19]

I had my first B vaccination on 9/12/08 after testing positive for Hepatitis C and undergoing a liver biopsy.  I shortly felt bad, but thought it was just a flare up due to weather change.  By the fourth week, I had joint pain in my toes, ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers.  No swelling, just pain and popping of the joints.  On 10/13, I was negative for RA, Lupus and Lyme disease. I had a second shot on 10/17 before researching the vaccine and seeing that my symptoms may be a side effect.  I have improved; however, I still have extreme pain in my hands and it is still difficult to do normal tasks.  I cannot confirm that the vaccine caused my symptoms, but I do now think it is possible. I am encouraged by Pauline's comments that she improved in three months.  Pauline's description is exactly how I feel.  It has now been two months for me. Good luck...Susie

[alegna]

i received my 3rd vac of hep B jan 0r feb 09, for my ist and 2nd vac i exp just a sore arm for few days. after i received my 3rd booster i think that's when the problem starts. i feel itchy on my back, my arms, my neck. i went to my doctor, (i have diabetes type 2 and the vaccinator knew it, as well as the meds im taking) he ordered me to stop my aspirin for 10 days and take loratab once a day for 10 days and to apply locoid cream. but after 10 days i feel itchy again. i reviewed all the meds and treatment i had and the only diff. thing being introduced in my body is the hep b vaccine. ANYBODY OUT THERE WITH THE SAME EXP??? PLEASE HELP ME...I will now consult another doctor for a second opinion.. Thanks for reading this. Alegna

[thedaisybear]

I have had my first hep B injection a week ago. The day after my arm was sore and continued to be sore all week.  Then yesterday the pain had spread to my shoulder and I found it painful to lift my arm or move my shoulder.  I took some pain medication and am off to the doctors today , as I have no idea what is causing this.  Everyone else at work who got the injection are fine.....will let you know what doc says
take care
Maryann

[Achy_NJfemale]

Mazeyrae and to all the others.  Please contact me my email is ***@****.  This has happen to me too.  Before the vaccine I was perfectly fine. My vaccine was given in a 3 shot series.  At 3rd needle I experienced some joint pain but did not attribute it to the vaccine since the work nurse denied it as being possible.  After the series I still did not form the antibodies so my work said I would need to do the series again.  I did do it.  After the first shot a few days later I started experiencing difficulty with my ankles and feet.  I work in a physically demanding job and so I attributed it to that.  However, after the 2nd shot I became suspicious. All that Mazey wrote I had happen to me as well.  Arm, hands, neck, feet, ankle, hip - every body joint was swollen and filled with fluid.  I could hardly get out of bed.  I barely could make it to the living room without needing a break to sit.  I missed so much work too.  When I went to the doctor - who ran tests for other possible reasons.  I asked my doc if the vaccine could have caused the problems and she denied it being possible.  I went to the hospital they denied it as well.  Much lingering aches and pains of months past and last Friday was the last shot.  I even asked the nurse again if she thought what I went through was caused by the vaccine.  She again denied the possibility.  At any rate, she said it was the last shot and there would be no others.  On the following Tuesday the same injection arm was inflamed, swollen and fluid filled.  I went to the doctor who said it was tendinitis, and she again denied possibility of the vaccine.  This week has been painful for me especially with a work that has no sympathy. So here I am again searching on the internet to figure out what is wrong with me.  This is how I found your post.  Why isn't there more information about this side effect?  Why would the doctors act like this could not be the cause?      

[SKULLIOSO]

MY BROTHER WHO IS 30 YEARS OLD HAS HAD THE SAME SYMPTOMS.  SHORTNESS OF BREATH, NUMBNESS IN HANDS ,ARMS, AND LEGS. ITS TO THE POINT THAT HE CANT WALK WITHOUT ASSISTANCE OF A WALKER. HE WAS PERFECTLY HEALTHY BEFORE THE SHOT. HES GETTINGTHE SAME RESPONSE FROM THE DOCTORS AND NURSES.  IS THERE ANYTHING THAT COUND BE DONE? PLEASE HELP ALL INFO. IS GOOD INFO. AT THIS POINT.