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I'm 17; I got the HPV vaccine yesterday, at the same time as the meningitis vaccine, Hep A, and a TB test; all sitting up. Then they left me alone in the room for around ten minutes. (Yeah, my doctors are *fantastic.*) I fainted; they gave me oxygen for a long while.
I have no idea which vaccine caused it, or if it was just the combination of all of them, but I definitely think lying down, and the recommended observational period of 15 minutes, is important, especially for people with low blood pressure.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 my 13 yr old daughter received her first Gardasil immunization and within two to three minutes collapsed and recovered from the "fainting" by becoming rigid, somewhat post ictal in my opinion. My concern is will there be any long term affects. She is definately not getting Gardasil again and I am informing all of her friends parents not to accept the vaccine. I wish there was a way that I could reach all parents before they submit their child to this dangerous vaccine.
My daughter recieved the Gardasil vaccine on Monday, Aug 6th, and it was given with several other vaccines. We were released with in a minute or so after injection. Within 5 minutes my daughter had a seizure in the car. I am positive it was the Gardasil vaccine and have t warning patients and parents of these side effects.
My daughter, 21 had the HPV vaccine administered on 8/8/07, at 0400 am on 8/9/07 she fainted and had a seizure. She is now hopitalized with slurred speech and left-side weakness. Please, give me more insight into this relatively new vaccine. Is there anything to counter-act the effect of Garasil.
Does anyone know the future problems associated with the vac and what happens if you do not finish the vacs after the second injection?
I am 21 and received the vaccine in dec and have fainted 20 time since then. I have been hospitalized and am still under the care of a cardiologist. I was healthy and athletic up until the vaccine, now I am always tired and hurt from fainting.
do parents have the right to decide for you whether or not you receive this vaccine? im 16.
Both my daughters, ages 17 and 14, received their first Gardasil shot in mid-July. They did not have any other immunizations at the same time. They had their meningitis vaccine the year before. After their Gardasil shot, they seemed fine, just a little sore at the injection site. But a month later my 14-year-old had a seizure with rigid left side. (Coincidentally, received the shot in her left arm). Her cat scan came back clean, but she must have an MRI and an EEG, and see a neurologist. I'm seeing incidents of seizures and other side effects immediately following administering the vaccine, but has anyone had any symptoms a month or more later? I was trying to do research, but there's so much out there, and conflicting reports, and I just get overwhelmed and confused. Now I don't know if I should have them continue the sequence. Insight from anyone would be appreciated!
I have had my symptoms for 8 months now and i recieved the 2nd dose but was advised by my neurologist not to revieve the 3rd.
On August 11, 2007, my 12 yrs old daughter got her first HPV shot. On August 18, 2007, she fainted right in front of my eyes at home. I took her to the doctor and some blood work will be done. However, after reading this article, I'm all concerned about the HPV shot she received and will definitely hesitate about her getting the second one.
On August 21, my 13 yr old daughter had her first HPV vaccine. She also had a menningitis and Hep A vaccine. Within minutes after receiving the vaccines, she fainted and had a short seizure type episode. She was given oxygen. The pediatrician told me that they are seeing a high incidence of fainting when the HPV vaccine is administered, so I am assuming that it was the HPV vaccine that caused my daughter's reaction. My 16 yr old daughter had her first HPV vaccine in March and the first booster in May...no reaction. In light of today's experience and what I am reading on this blog, there will be no more HPV vaccines for either of my daughters. I hope every parent will research this vaccine more throughly than I did before making the decision to get the vaccine for their daughters.
On 8/7/07 my 21 year old daughter received her 3rd HPV vaccine. Two hours after receiving the vaccine she fainted and had a seizure. She was taken to the ER by ambulance blood work and CT Scan of her head done and were negative. She had outpatient EEG done and was abnormal. Follow up with a neurologist and a MRI done which was negative. She is awaiting an appointment for a 24hour ambulatory EEG to be scheduled. I would advise any parent or young adult to investigate further before getting the vaccine. If I had known what I do now I would of advised her not to get the vaccine. I feel strongly it is related to the HPV vaccine. My daughter has no medical problems, no allergies and is a active and healthy person.
i got the first shot in june and im going for the second one soon. i was fine.
This is in response to Candi's question posted on Aug 16th about whether there are possible problems arising for not following up with the HPV shots. I have not had an opportunity to follow up on this with my daughter's doctor as she's currently on vacation but I checked with a pharmacist and he said that the only issue would be that the protection will not be complete. Thought of passing on this info to you. I'm not taking my daughter for the follow-up doses. I have reported her fainting spell to the doctor in writing and have sent her a Report of a Vaccine-Associated Adverse Event to be completed by her. My daughter is doing fine so far and I hope everybody who has experienced an adverse reaction probably related to this vaccine gets better. My best wishes to all of you.
in June, I recieved the first HPV shot and the menningitis, I have no clue which one came first, but withing 5 minutes (I made it to the lobby) and then I got dizzy and collapsed (still concious) and was fine after having a sprite and food.
this past thursday I recieved the 2nd, I was a little dizzy rigth at first but that is normal for me with any shot, but I was fine. I am now itching real bad, and have a rash on my back, up the back of one leg, on one arm, well yeah you get the picture.....
Thank you so much to all that replied. It has taken me a while to get back on here and I am just now reading all the responses and I am greatful.
My daughter is lacking her third shot and I am debating having her take it and what the consequences are if she doesn't finish them. She has not had any other vaccines in combination with the Gardasil. She has not had any symptoms of any adverse reactions. I am so torn. I hate what has happened to all the girls with bad reactions. I keep you all and families in my prayers. I have talked with several pediatricians and they have all been pro-gardasil. Nothing negative has been told to us other than combination vaccine or the gardasil not being a full protection but nothing of future complications.
Again, thank you all.
God bless
Candi
There trying to make it a law in TX. that females have to have it.
Regarding Michael's comment... the Texas legislature passed a law in May that prohibits mandating the vaccine. (Here's one story about it: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18575675/)
My best gal-pal (18) recently recieved her first dose of Gardasil, along with a chicken-pox booster. For the past week has been sick with fever/nausea/daily vomiting. I'm so glad she hasn't had a fainting spell or any of the more serious side-effects, but I'm now seriously worried for her health and mean to keep a close eye on her.
I'm 16 years old, and I've recieved 2 of the 3 required shots. I didn't have any problems with the first two shots, but I'm worried about getting my third.
Also, lately (It's been about a month or two since I've gotten my last shot), but I've been having a very weird period. For the past two weeks or so, it's been really spotty, and I haven't had the normal symptoms I usually have for a period. Is it possible that this could be from the shot? I've had my period for more than a year, so it should be regular by now.
Any answers and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
My daughter, 11, had her first shot done in June '07, just a few days after her 11th birthday. She had 5 shots total that day. The only problem she had was that the gardisil shot area swelled and was red and ichy for days. But after reading all of this I am readlly scared to get her her next shot. Her appt. for it is tomorrow. I really wish I knew what to do. Has anyone found out for sure yet if there are any complication from not getting any further shots?
The main reason I jumped on this band wagon with the shit is because I have HPV. I have cervical displasia from it. Which usually leads to cancer if not monitored. I just didn't want her to have to go through all the surgeries I have had. But now I am worried that she may have to go through something even worse. If anyone has any information that might help me please reply and let me know. Please.
Thank you,
Michele
I am so sorry I meant for that to say shot. That was just a typo.
"The main reason I jumped on this band wagon with the (should be shot) is because I have HPV."
Again I am sorry. So very sorry.
Michele
I received my second shot a few days ago. Aside from the cramping of my arm...everything is great. The shot itself doesn't hurt, it's just the after-effect of arm pain.
Just from reading over these though, it seems the majority of girls having problems with the shots are all young. I am 23 and hope that the final shot goes as smoothly as the first two.
that last post is right! I was reading through and also noticed that. but I started wondering, could it be based on body weight?
I am 17 and have passed out after both of my first two. so has a friend of mine who is in her twenties, we are both small for our height at just under 100 pounds. another friend of ours who is also 17 has also had it and has had no problem whatsoever with any of the
vaccines.
As a pre med student who has completed the HPV vaccine series, I find these reactions to be very troubling. Often times in the rush to find a possible preventative for something as daunting as cancer, we are apt to brush aside valuable warning signs and rush towards progress.
I had minor swelling and pain with all 3 injections, but no serious side effects. My 16 year old sister has had 2 thus far with no adverse reactions at all. She is also built very tiny, 103 lbs 5'1 and from what I've read the dosage does not depend on weight. Some people are predisposed to fainting after having injections or giving blood, and some reactions may be due to an allergy so be sure to know your family's medical history before authorizing any vaccinations. It wouldn't hurt to insist that your daughter be observed for up to 30 min after the vaccine just to be safe. If they are too busy, hang around the hospital or shot clinic until you are sure there will be no immediate reactions. If your child does have a history of allergic reactions to vaccines, ask your doctor what the vaccine is suspended in prior to authorizing the injections. There is a new HPV vaccine coming out soon that will offer an alternative to Gardasil. Until then, if your daughters have had no adverse reactions to their first exposure to the vaccine, in my opinion they would be fine to complete the series.
I was talking I'm 5' 6" and around 90-91 lbs....I meant BMI not weight...sorry.
After reading this I am very nervous about getting the HPV vaccine. I'm 16. My family has no notable medical history, I'm only allergic to cats, and I'm not prone to fainting at the sight of blood or any such thing.
Could anyone give me some deeper insight on this vaccine? The girls that have had serious side effects, how old are they? What is there families medical history like?
Should I, or should I not get this vaccine?
Unfortunately, the vaccine contains some unsavory additives that are known to be toxic. This is not the only vaccine that contains chemicals, and you have probably already been exposed to them repeatedly. It is known to contain...
- 225 mcg of aluminum, which has been linked to Parkinson's, ALS and Alzheimer's
- 25 mcg of mercury (thimerosal), more toxic than pure toxic waste and unfortunately used in major vaccines
While it seems to be alright in older girls, I would stay away from giving it to pre-teen girls and younger teens. My sister who is 16 was fine with it, but I might wait until 17 or 18 just to be safer. Also, judging from the stories here I wouldn't take it if you have a very low BMI, which isn't healthy to begin with. If you're not perfectly healthy, why tax your system? According to the manufacturers, its safe to use on girls as young as 9 but I wouldn't. Before people break into a mass panic, remember that for every problem case there are thousands of girls who receive the vaccine with no adverse reaction. Yes this is a vaccine that probably should not have been released as soon as it was, but we're not trying to create mass hystaria. You can make yourself physically ill if you go in for the vaccine expecting to come out sick so if you are that personally worried about it, don't get it. Remember, these ingredients while obviously not good for you have probably been used in almost every vaccine you have received. Mercury is a common preservative used in almost all vaccines, while the aluminum sulfate is a little harder to find.
I have 3 daughters 15, and twins that just turned 13, all 3 are petite and thin. The first two injections went
fine. On Tuesday, August 21 they went in for their last injection the nurse asked that all 3 girls go in separate rooms and lay down because some girls can get dizzy. All 3 of the girls complained that the fluid going in really burned their arms and that they felt very dizzy. By the time they got to the car they all began to get headaches and lasted through the night. On Sunday afternoon (5 days after the last injection) one of my twins suffered a seizure, there was no warning. She went by ambulance to the hospital. All tests; CT scan, chest xray, blood work, urinalysis, and MRI have all been normal. She is currently doing a EEG for 48 hours to see what caused her seizure. I believe it is connected to the HPV vaccine. I still worry for my other 2 daughters as well. After speaking with the pediatrician yesterday he said he spoke with Merck (the manufacturer) and they said seizures were not connected to the vaccine. After researching it, my pediatrician said he had found 2 cases where paralysis had occurred, he now refuses to administer the vaccine for at least a year until further research is done. Please think twice about this vaccine, I am thankful for many reasons but mostly because my daughter had been in a wave pool without an adult the day before the seizure and would have drowned had it occurred that day!! If I knew what I know now I would never get the vaccine.
To the previous poster Sarah, that is some bad information. The HPV vaccine absolutely does not contain mercury.
I'm 27 and have had the first 2 doses with no adverse effects but I'm really nervous about the third, which I get tommorrow.
You're right, instead of being suspended in mercury, it's suspended in aluminum. My daughter had a horrible reaction to this vaccine. It has cost me so much money in travel expenses and in seeing specialists that I am strongly considering a lawsuit. Merck continues to claim that there is NO connection to the seizures and the vaccine. How then are perfectly healthy girls suddenly dropping minutes after having this injection? I feel they need to answer to those affected.
I just got the third shot yesterday Sept. 14. I had no problems with the first two shots. So as the doctor was walking out of the room I asked her if this was the same as the first two. She replied, "yes". So I knew that I had nothing to worry about. Well the nurse comes in and gives me the shot. The instant she injected me I felt this sudden rush or fluid. My hearing went first...I lost it completely..everything was muffled and I heard a very high pitched ringing and the nurses voice was muffled but I could understand her. The next thing to go was my eye sight. I didn't black out but everything got gray and fuzzy. I started getting really hot and the nurse kept saying you're getting pale..your're getting pale. She ran and got me water and told me not to move. She made me smell and alchol swab and began fanning me. I never loss concious or got dizzy but I felt like I was going to drop dead right then. I started sipping water and she continued to fan me. I slowly came out of it. Slowly my hearing came back first (the high pitch ringing became less) ..then my eye sight was clearing up and the last thing I felt was my body cooling off.The nurse said my color was coming back. I never want to feel that again. That never happend with the first two but if it would have happened with either one of them I never would have continued with the shots. You don't know what will happen...it could be worse. It's a possibility that after the first two I could have developed and allergy and that is why it happened. So if you are developing an allergy with the first or second I wouldn't continue with the other shots. If I would have known that a few girls have died from it and that I could possible develop some complications 6 days to a month after the shots I don't think I would have gone through with vaccine. I am alive though and I am going to be looking for any symptons out of the ordinary like tingling sensation of my arms or legs. I hope that we get to the bottom of this and find out what's really happening.
Received my first HPV series on Monday, 9/17/07 - Fainted and fell off of the examining table about a minute after the injection. Have never had an adverse reaction to an injection, giving blood, etc. Am 23, medium build.
My 21 year old daughter received her 3rd gardasil vaccine on 8/7/07. She is average frame has no medical problems and no allergies. One hour after the vaccine she had a seizure luckily I was there with her. She was transported to the hospital. She had blood work, urinalysis, EKG, CT Scan of the head all negative. She was released with follow up with a neurologist. She had a MRI which was negative. EEG showed some abnormalities so a 24 hour ambulatory EEG was done which was negative. She is emotionally distraught overthis incidence. I also worry that there will be future problems. I would suggest anyone that is thinking about receiving this vaccine to investigate and then decide if it is worth the possiblity of serious side effects.
My daughter got her 3rd vaccine on Monday. The first two were very easy on her. No problems other than a mildly sore arm. Well, the third was very different from the first. At first all seemed well and I dropped her off about 45 minutes later at swim practice. It couldn't have been more than another 30 minutes and while she was stretching for warm ups she suffered a seizure. The thing that was worse than the seizure was that she was standing on a cement pool deck and hit her head so hard that she suffered a pretty bad concussion and lost consciousness. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital CT done, blood work done, and deemed well enough to go home. She has a huge lump on her head and the whole side of her head is swollen from the fall. Heaven forbid she was driving a car, or in the pool. I work in the public health sector and know that HPV is something I want to protect her from. I am concerned though that proper reporting is not being done when something like this happens an hour and fifteen minutes after the vaccine I was told it has nothing to do with the shot. Hmmmmmm. What is the true side effect rate if I'm told that her seizure wasn't due to her vaccine (she is a very healthy athlete who has never had any medical issues previously). My niece just had her 1st shot and had an abscess because it was not administered Intra muscular (they missed-oops).
I received my 2nd vaccine on Friday, Sept 28th. I am 24, medium build, and work out 4-5 days a week. I only received a vaccine for Gardasil on this day. 10 minutes after the injection I blacked out and had two seizures. Luckily my Mom was with me otherwise I would have fallen off the table. I did however hurt my neck...possibly during the first seizure. My Mom said I arched my back and flung my head in the air. Before the second seizure was over I started to regain consciousness. I still remember the shaking, I was drooling, and I didnt know who I was or where I was at. My vision was clouded at first as I couldnt hear what the people were saying or who they were either. My Mom said it lasted about 2-3 minutes in total. The ambulance was called and they took my vitals and my blood pressure was perfect 120/80. They took it twice to be safe. I have never had a seizure before nor do I have any known allergies or other medical conditions. I am very dissapointed that these side effects arent publicized. It is portrayed to the public as if there are no side effects. I plan to write as many organizations as possible and possibly contact a lawyer regarding Merck's misrepresentation of Gardasil. Its goes without saying that I will not be receiving the 3rd vaccine, who would.
I am 16 and got my first shot yesterday and about a minute after, began to feel very faint. I felt nauseated, I got a cold sweat, and I could barely walk. then, on my drive home, I almost fainted. I have been talking to my friends and a lot of them have felt faint after having gardasil. I don't know whether or not to continue with the injections or not especially after reading this, however, I don't want to have to worry about having HPV ever. I've never had allergies to anything before at all.
As a biomedical science graduate I thought Gardsil would be a relatively safe Vaccine as it is inoculated artificially instead of in an alive form e.g. an egg and it was well played out in Australia through the Media that the side effects were minimal.
I am medium build and 25 have asthma and allergic to cats. With my first injection I had a relatively sore arm and noticed that I had significant pains in my stomach the day of the shot. I thought it may have been ovulation pains and I also noted that my period was quite painful following the vaccine. I didn't think it was related to Gardsil until my second injection when I had extremely painful abdominal pain again the day of the injection and had my period the next day (2.5 weeks early and I have never been early). The pain was quite bad and the period was the heaviest it has ever been. I wasn’t worried until I started vomiting and had nausea and vomiting till the following week. The Doc said it was not related to Gardsil and I am waiting on blood test results. I am extremely nervous to get my third injection however I have three sisters and they are screening all girls in high school here and only a few reported side effects in her year of over 100 girls. To be honest I am worried that there is too little info about the vaccine especially the long term effects.
My 16 year old daughter had her first dose of the HPV vaccine 9/26/2007. About 10 seconds after they gave her the injection she had a seizure. She lost full bladder control, her eyes rolled back into her head, her body became rigid and her arms were moving in a very unnatural way. She had no recollection of the seizure she only remembers what seemed like a train coming at her very fast and she could only see the bright headlight. The ob/gyn office called 911 and she was rushed to the hospital. We are waiting for the nuerologist to see her and run some tests.
To those of you who are concerned about not completing the series, you should be much more concerned about what could happen if you do.
I am thoroughly read on this vaccine and I have to remind you:
this vaccine has not been proven to prevent cancer and this vaccine does not protect against all strains of HPV that can cause cancer. Merck has mislead you and lied to you and its all about greed. Please listen to your feelings, if you have any concerns whatsoever, don't get the first, the second, or the third shot. And mothers please don't force your daughters to receive this shot if they don't want it.
My daughter, 18 received her second dose two days ago. She had no complaints with the first shot but this time she complained of a very sore arm from the injection and last night she noticed that her hand has been shaking -on and off. Just curious if anyone else has experienced that and if it could be related to the shot.
I received my first HPV injection last December. I was 31 at the time. I would say 10 minuted after the injection, which was very painful, I fainted. I scared the nurse who gave me the shot. I finished the shots and did not faint again. I did faint just recently though again. I just happened to be on an airplane at the time. I do not know Im still suffering from side affects from the last shot. I just hope there is no neurological damage. I am heavy set, I have no allergies and did not get any other vaccinations at the time. I hope this information helps. If I can be of any more help, please feel free to contact me.
my niece had her first dose in april of 2007 has had major problems every since fainting dizziness seizures seeing things not remembering right after it happens,it happened so much this year on october 12th it happened and they said she's not allowed back in school until problem is taken care of.who knows when it comes about and she scared. i can count past two hands how many times this happened and she is only 12.
after my first guardasil vaccine, at age 16, i fainted on my way to the reception desk. it was horrible and really shook me up since i have never had any problems with fainting before. the doctor didnt tell me that there was a possibility of fainting and said i was the first at that office to faint from it. later on i talked to a nurse from the gyno/ob branch of the practice who informed me that fainting is quite often after the vaccine. i had no problems after the second vaccine, i think because the nurse made me lay down for about 20 mins. and drink some water. i plan on getting the third vaccine because i think it wont have any serious effects for me. However i wouldnt reccomend this to girls who have a history of these problems. an interesting fact the gyno/ob nurse i talked to told me was that they are in the process of developing an hpv vaccine for boys since they are the carriers of it.
my daughter got gardisil meningitis and hep shots she collapsed minutes after, rushed to er by ambulance now 3 days later suffering from severe abdomenal pain tests revealed elevated wbc count ,blood in urine , doctor ordered cat scan for kidney stones negative cat scan for appendicitis again negative now we are undergoing still more tests the question is who is responsible for the cost of a questionable drug like this ? there has to be a reasonable answer i also would add that she is 5'7 and about 105 the pattern of slender people affected is repetitive to say the least
i took two of the three shots and had no side effects so far... I'm taking my last soon but don't know if I should take it. Should I?
I was 26 and had the first two shots. Did not go back for my third. I have experienced a lot of what feel like mini-seizures. My body jolts a lot and I have a lot of unsteady movements. I did not notice this before. I am on a medication, Topamax, to balance my moods and this medication was actually developed to control seizures so I don't know what it would be like if I were not taking it? I am 5'8 and about 128. I feel terrible for anyone that is having serious problems from complications from this immunization and I worry about the long term effects for us all.
My 13 year old daughter received the shot on Friday, right after receiving it she felt dizzy, shortly after that she started to twitch and jolt. I called the health unit to find out if this was a normal side effect, they said it was not, however they aren't completly sure due to the fact that it is so new.
She will not be finishing the other two shots, and in reading the other cases, I am worried now about later side effects.
My daughter age 13 received 3 shots on Sept 26th -MMR,Meningitis shot and chicken pox shot-then was told to give blood after and then walked 50 feet and fainted. She says now she feels run down after these shots were given to her about 6 weeks ago.
my 13 year old daughter received 1st shot of guardasil in dec 06. approximately 2 weeks later suffered from severe fatigue for 2 wks. she received 2nd dose feb 07, 2wks later suffered severe nausea and fatigue x 3wks. received 3rd shot april 07, and has been suffering from severe fatigue,nausea, extemetity weakness, headaches and abdominal pain.
the fatigue is so severe that she is being home schooled by the school district. she has and will be seeing a number of experts at children's hospital in boston.
I GOT ALL THREE SHOTS AND DIDN'T AHVE ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL MY LAST ONE. I GOT IT ON OCT 10. MY ARM IS STILL SO SORE I CAN BARELY LIFT IT. I AM LIMITED TO WHAT I CAN DO WITH MY ARM. IT IS VERY PAINFUL AND HAS BEEN TWO WEEKS. I WOULD THINK THE SIDE EFFECTS WOULD BE GONE BY NOW. I AM NOT HAPPY THAT THE DRS AREN'T GIVING ALL THE INFO THEY SHOULD BEFORE GIVING THE SHOT.
I am 20 years old and i just recieved my 2nd shot two days ago. I never had any side effects with the first shot rather than some pain in my arm. However, the day after i had the shot i experienced weakness, nausea, fever and dizzyness and i am still feeling these symptoms two days after the shot. I have never had any allergic reactions to any shots and the only thing i am allergic to is long-haired dogs and cats. I am 150 pounds of athletic build and im wondering if the only reason i didn't faint is because i am of a larger build
My daughter got her first Gardasil shot in June along with a meningitis vaccination. She got the second shot on Aug. 21. The third week in September she developed headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting. The fever and nausea went away after a week but she still has headaches. She had a CAT scan that found a sinus infection but she did have a cold at the time. Does anyone else know about delayed reaction headaches to either or both of these vaccines?
my daughter took it like a champ, shes our football teams starting linebacker. she was able to go right back to practice no problem
My 16 year old daughter recieved the first shot about a month ago. Had a fever and complained about being dizzy. Today she had to be brought to the emergency room due to possible apendicitis. They found an ovarian cyst, but ruled out ap. I am now very wary about getting her the second shot. She has always been very healthy and active. Hope it wasn't this shot.
Look at what's going on in Roane County Virgina at william byrd high school Young girls are twitching uncontrollably and no one can figure out why. I have a hunch about this...don't you? No daughter of mine will ever receive this vaccine.
My daughter and I were just watching the news in locally and a special on this is to air at 11:00 pm tonight - we were curious and pulled up this website. My daughter had the first shot with her father and explains that she almost fainted. She describes a great deal of pain and she had problems walking to the receptionist afterwards. She had the second shot which was fine, we are scared to get the third one. She is medium built and has no allergies at all. Is very healthy. Her shot was accompanied with others the day she had the adverse reaction.
Hi my name's Diana, i'm 19 years old, and 128lbs. I had my first shot on August 8, 2007 and everything seemed fine and normal. My second shot was given to me on October 8, 2007. After the shot, my arm was really sore, but i figured that it was normal. It has been a little over a month now and i'm still suffering, though it seems like the pain has gotten worst. My arm feels extremely weak and my muscles feel all tensed up. This is only on my left arm (where i received my shot). I received my shot at the Health Department and they told me that it's nothing serious. I don't know how to get rid of this pain. I have no allergies. After reading all of these other comments, I'm really afraid of what might happen next.
I have had two shots with no side effects other than a sore arm. Though after my most recent shot, it's taken about 20 days for the soreness to come back and worse than ever. I am curious to know if anyone that questioned continuing the series of vaccinations actually did. If so, what was the outcome? Did anyone with adverse reactions to vaccination one or two go on to vaccination three with no problem?
My daughter, age 17, received her first shot yesterday. She cried after getting it saying how painful it was. Her arm is very sore. Today, she woke up with fever and nausea. After reading these posts, I am sorry I did this. I will not be getting the second and third shots for her. What will happen if I dont? What will happen if I DO? She is tall and thin.
My 15 yr old daughter (5'8" 135lbs) received her second shot 5 days ago and has abdominal pain, backpain and extreme fatigue. No problem with 1st dose given with other immunizations.
im 14 (5'7" 110 lbs)and i got my firsthpv shot yesterday. My arm is still killing me now and its pain has not gotten any better. After reading what has happend to other gils, im kinda nervous on if i want to get the second shot ot not. Within 10 seconds after getting my shot i got wicked dizzy and had to lie down, i have a non-stopping headache, and acheing all over. Has this happened to anyone else? please let me know ur opinions
25 years old
130 lbs, 5'7''
allergies: fine animal hair, dust
I had the first HPV Vaccination on February 25, 2007. From then until now the left arm that was injected has been in severe pain. I went to my primary care doctor about it and she was all but supportive...pushed me away so I actually had to get a new primary care at another medical associates office. At first it was so painful and even hurt too much to raise it above neck level. I had to go to 2 1/2 months of physical therapy with shocks therapy, massaging, hot packs, exercise,etc....barely any improvement so I discontinued it. I went to a neurologist, my primary care doctor SEVERAL times, and got an EMG that was inconclusive.
I am still in constant pain every day, and have pains throughout my legs as well (not sure if that is related). All I know is that before this year I never had any severe pains as I do after the shot...I hope more people are taken seriously when showing concerns of the arm pain they feel after the injection. I was told I have to wait a year and a half and MAYBE my arm will heal then... :-(
Response to: " posted on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 12:10 AM by LA
My daughter, age 17, received her first shot yesterday. She cried after getting it saying how painful it was. Her arm is very sore. Today, she woke up with fever and nausea. After reading these posts, I am sorry I did this. I will not be getting the second and third shots for her. What will happen if I dont? What will happen if I DO? She is tall and thin."
I only got the ONE shot...unfortunately my arm pain has no ceased....make sure your daughter does not keep arm stiff. My mom is a personal trainer and you need to make sure she moves her arm and does light arm exercises. If your daughter has such arm pain from that definitely do NOT let her get the other shots....I've heard of a case of paralysis in Florida. This is a horrible thing that others have had similar cases as me. I was told it COULDN'T have been because of the shot.....it's like everyone is keeping quiet about it....I HATE hearing the ads for the vaccine and have to shut the radio off when I even here HPV Vaccine mentioned.
My name's Diana, I've posted a comment earlier and I want to update a little again. Like Bethany, I too went to my physician and they are ignoring the fact that all of this has only appeared after my Gardasil shot. On the day of my previous comment, my legs became sore and the pain seems to be increasing ever since. I haven't been doing any kind of excessive excercising, or anothing out of the ordinary. I've never experienced muscle pain that appeared out of absolutely NO WHERE in the past and I am almost certain that this is due to my second shot. It hurts to walk.. and my injected arm is still in pain. I'm just praying that I don't have Guillian-Barre Syndrome.
I posted earlier, I go to have my 3rd one done at the end of december. the only thing that has developed since then is that I am unbearably itchy almost all the time, and I have now developed an allergy to yeast.
so i got my first gardasil today.
right after i got it i felt awful it hurt so bad. i felt like i got stabbed in the arm.
i cried so hard thats how much it hurt and im usually fine with that kind of stuff.
a few seconds later i started to feel dizzy everything became fuzzy and i heardd a ringing in my ears. everything blacked out and i couldnt hear anything. i layed down and then felt a little better.
all this readingg of these posts scare me whether im going to get the 2nd or third.
because i already have seizures and id ont want more cuz i keep reading on how many ppl have been having them.
i broke out ina cold sweat. and had the worst headache after.
im really worried about this.
my friend had it and she was sleeping and then she never woke up her mom splashed water on her face and evverything she woke up in the ambulance they ran tests and they never knew what happenedd till this day.
imm really worried about this.
Hi. Originally i didnt want the hpv vaccine. i had to get my MMR shots, but they decided to give me the meningitis shots first and followed by my 1st dose of gardasil.
the vaccination place said i have to get all mandatory shots to get my other shots for free. it was almost as if they forced me into it and then set it up so i HAVE to get my second one because i need my MMR.
well, 2 months went by.
and well let me explain something else that has to do with my story.
i am a 17 year old petite girl who has been on Depo Provera birth control since i was 15.
i hadnt had my period in over 14 months! because depo provera stops it all together.
around the time that i was at the end of when my second dose should have been given, suddenly i got very hormonal, very sickly, and all of a sudden next thing you know.. im having my period 3 days on 1 days off for the next 5 weeks!
after my first shot i felt very sick. my eyes had problems with focusing and my muscles have been very twitchy ever since.
i often find myself having to turn away from lights or screens because my whole face starts twitching.
never happened before! i blame everything on gardasil and WILL NOT go back for my last doses!
i got the hpv shot today and i habe been feeling dizzy since then, i feel really unconfortable and everything below me moves alot i wont get my next 2 shots because it is a really bad dizziness, the worst one i ever had!!!
My daughter had the vaccine for hpv at her check up on 11/21/07. After about 1 minute she passed out onto the floor and began to have a seizure. Her seizure lasted about 30 sec to 1 minute. She was confused and extremely sick to her stomach when she awakened. She had urinary incontinence which determined that she definitely had a seizure. She vomited all the way home and now we are going to see a neurologist. I had no idea of these problems before I agreed to have the vaccine administered. I am really upset over the whole situation. Has anyone reported long time neuro problems? I hope my daughter is okay.
I am really surprised by all the side effects of this vaccination. I was told after going through rigorous physical therapy that it may take me over a year to regain full use of my left arm. I wish there was a way to get our voices heard...because the commercials make this vaccination look good to all.
My 22yr. old daughter was given a 4th Gardasil injection and we were told by the Doctor to watch for side affect. What will the long term side affect be? They don't know. So parents keep a real close record as the DOCTORS DON'T.
MY DAUGHTER WAS VERY HEALTHY BEFOR HER 2ND VACCINE OF GARADSIL, AFTER A FEW DAYS HER LEGS STARTED TO FEEL VERY TIRED AND SORE AS THOUGH SHE HAD WALKED ALL DAY EVEN WHEN SHE HAD JUST GOTTEN UP FOR THE DAY. THEN SHE STARTED TO GET VERY BAD SHARPE SHOOTING PAINS IN THE STOMACH, THE PAINS ALSO SHOOT DOWN IN THE LEGS AND INTO HER CHEST. HER VISION IS VERY BLURRED, WE HAVE SEEN PROBLEY 30 DRS IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS AND BEEN IN 4 DIFFEERENT HOSPITALS. HER WHITE BLOOD COUNT IN HER URINE IS ELEVATED AND HER PLATLETT LEVEL IS HIGHER THAN NORMAL,SHE ALSO HAD BLOOD IN HER URINE. SHE NOW HAS LOST 20 LBS AND NONE OF THE DRS CAN FIND AN ANSWER FOR OUR FAMILY. WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE OUT OF UGA FOR THE SEMISTER AND SHE HAS REGISTER TO GO BACK IN JAN BUT SHE IS NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF IMPROVING,. I WENT TO A NATURAL DR IN ATL GA AND WE ARE SENT A HAIR FOLICAL TEST OFF WHICH TAKS 4 WEEKS FOR ANY RESULTS. IF ANY ONE HAS ANY ADVISE FOR US PLEASE RESPOND , WE WELCOME ANY ADVICE, WE ARE DESPERT TO GET OUR HEALTHY DAUGHTER BACK.
has any one experienced these symptoms yet
I posted a comment on the other link regarding my 19-year old daughter's reaction to Gardasil vaccine. I have a couple of questions: Is everyone reporting these adverse effects to Merck and VAERS? Is the information on this website being collected with any intent of formalizing it so that the medical professionals become aware of the potential problems and may be able to come up with recommended treatments?
Crystal, Thank you for writing again. I am not a medical professional but am happy to offer my blog as a location to collect this valuable information.
I am very concerned by all of these stories and, when I can, I have been making efforts to get someone to pay attention. I contacted the New York Times science section a few months ago; contacted another newspaper when someone suggested this might be related to a problem they reported in Virginia; and recently sent the letter to NY Senator Sorvino posted separately on this website. I will continue to do so until this information becomes more widely known.
Please feel free to post this information to other websites, contact government representatives, start email campaigns or anything else you think will help.
Thanks again, -k
Hi, it is so hard to find things on the HPV vaccine because it is talked up so much to be this miracle vaccine. My gyno had reccommended that i get the shot being 19 and at college. I figured it wouldnt hurt so i recieved the first vaccine. Everything seemed to be normal until about a week later when I went back to school. I had broken out into quarter size welts all over my face. It was so red and swollen and painful to the touch. Even during puberty i had never experienced any type of severe acne, so it was very abnormal for me. For about three weeks the welts remained and starting throbbing and itching. They went away for about a week, but new welts appeared sure enough, smaller this time but more. I had no idea what was happening to my face, it was so mortifying i was embarrassed to leave my apartment. I did research and articles said that the 1st dose stays in your system for about 3 months, so i figured i would continue with my normal washing regiment and wait it out. Sure enough just as I suspected, it has been about 3 months and two weeks and ever single welt on my face is gone, and my face is back to normal. I have some scarring but that will go away in time im sure. I went to a dermatologist and she said that the two were completely unrelated..I think that she is wrong, I know my body and I know that something in the vaccine caused my body to freak out. It is just too strange of a coincidence. I for sure will not be getting the last two doses. Has anyone else had a skin problem after the vaccine?
I am a 41 y/o male who is researching this subject for a speech class. I chose this topic because I have 2 daughters ages 9 and 12 who we were going to get the vaccine administered to on Oct 22nd. After reserching it, we changed our minds.
I am still researching it and stumbled onto this site tonight. I am sorry that so many are having troubles and am glad that I decided not to get it for my girls. I think someone should bring this out in the open. I can't believe that doctors are recommending it so strongly. Our pediatrician has kids the same age as mine and she recommended it to us. The tough part is that they are saying that many of these symptoms are not related to the vaccine and therefore it is hard to find statistics about the side effects of Gardasil.
My doctor, who I have always trusted, recommended the vaccine for my 11 year old daughter at her well child check in september.She had the shot that day. She had no noticeable side effects. She will NOT be receiving a second shot. I feel responsible that I did not check into gardasil first. When I was at the doctors office with her, I thought about calling my husband to see if he heard of this vaccine and what I should do. I didn't call him, and when I got home , told him about it. He said He would have advised against it for our daughter.
My 11 yr old daughter received the vaccine back in August. We were quickly ushered out after the vaccine, and as soon as we got in the car, she began to seize. I have never been more horrified in my life. Our pediatrician brushed it off as if it were completely normal and assured me that the vaccine and the seizure were not related. I believed him until I did a little digging of my own. I contacted our local news station who did a story on her reaction, and they also reported the astonishing number of girls that have had a reaction. When I went back to get a copy of her medical records I was suprised to see that he didn't chart her seizure OR that she had ever received the vaccine. Even the Neuro doc we took her to assured me that there was no way that they were related. I seriously feel like I am in the middle of a bad "conspiracy" movie. Why is there such a cover up??
I am so happy that there are other people out there that believe that this vaccine can be harmful. I really thought that my mother and I were the only ones. I don't understand why doctors aren't getting it, and why so many are brushing this off as if it is nothing. Clearly perfectly healthy people are having serious reactions, and they are still pushing this vaccine on girls. Especially girls that are so young, it really makes me sick. Is there anything that we can do to get this out in the open??
My 20 year old daughter had the first hpv shot and seemed ok until about 1 week later. She gets a horrible rash of hives all over her body during the night. The hives go away during the day, but are now beginning to occur on some parts of her body before night. Do you think this might be related to the Guardasil shot?
My 15 year old daughter who is very athletic received her second shot at the end of August. For the next few weeks she complained of severe stomach pains. We finally took her to the ER and she was diagnosed with appendicitis. Has anyone else heard of this being a side effect? Her appendix had actually over rotated at birth and was behind her bladder. She too had high a high white blood cell count in her urine. She still complains of stomach pains when she runs or does any other activity for an extended period of time.
I have a 13 yr old daughter she is about 5'3" and weighs about 110 lbs.She has had the first 2 shots and the only problems she realy had at first was a sore arm now she suffers from back pain and has not had a period for 2 months. I will be taking her to the drs to find out what is going on ( she is not sexually active) but I'm sure this is due to the hpv vaccine. I was suppose to take her in today for the third shot but reschedualed the appt but I will be canceling that appt after reading the problems from the shot my daughter will not be getting her last shot!!!
On a whim my I decided to take the vaccine after my doctor offered it. I am 20 years old, medium build (5'7" 135 lbs). Within a minute I became fait and dizzy and struggled to get my sweatshirt back on (took it off so I could get the shot) and back to the waiting room where I was wheelchaired off to a seperate room to recover. I have never experienced any allergic reactions and am terrified that I'm not the only one that had this reaction. My whole left arm is still sore and VERY weak. I feel as though I have poisoned myself and will suffer permanent consequences :( I WILL NOT be taking the next to vaccines, I shame on myself for jumping on this and feel that it is too soon for it to be safe for the public.
I got my first shot of Gardasil on November 7th. About a week and a half later i started getting really bad itching. I then started getting dizzy and after lying down, felt better but woke up with a terrible headache. Had the dizziness the whole day, weird heart beat...I ended up in the emergency room. This was almost 3 weeks ago and my headache has not gone away. has anyone else experienced this? do u think this is permanent damage? I'm seeing a nuerologist on Tuesday
I amm 22 and I got the shot last week 11/28/07. I will not get the 2nd and 3rd. Since then I've had headaches everyday and I've been itching like crazy. I thank God that I found out more info before the next series because I will not be getting them and I pray that none of the other things I've read here happens to me. I can't even imagine what it you mothers are going through with your daughteres getting this vaccine. I emailed my doctor and told her I will NOT get the next two shots, don't even send me information on them. I am not putting that crap back into my body.
Hi. I will be 22 this month. I recently had the vaccine on the 6th of Decemeber. I experienced the side effects listed such as pain and itching in injection site, nausea and I had a serious headache. I took pain killers for the headache and slept most of the night. I awoke feeling better the next morning. However, the pain and itching continued. I began feeling pain in my other arm as well. Earlier this year I got a tetanus shot in that arm so I'm not sure if there's a correlation between that shot and the new hpv shot. I'm just constant praying that nothing is wrong. And I will be seeing a doctor to verify that nothing is wrong. I too am ashamed to have made such a rushed decision to get this vaccine. I am not and have not been sexually active neither am I planning to be before marriage.
i had my first shot about 6 months ago
although i also got my chicken pox booster and my blood drawn i have never felt light headed or faint before the shot
the next day i was in a coffee shop and threw up although i had no previous symptoms of being sick and it wasnt anything in the shop.
i still dont know if this has anything to do with the shot but i havent had my period since the shot... im really scared that i may have one of the more serious side effects and im unsure of what will happen if i dont get the next 2 shots
i dont want to panic people but what if this is a long term symptom???
why wasnt i told about the fainting seziures? i didnt even know this was still a form of trial run i thought it was in the clear.
sry i forgot
i was 15 when i got the shot and am 16 now
i weigh 136 lbs
thats bout average right?
I have a question...My daughter received her first shot last spring..two weeks later her face started breaking out with cystic acne..which she has never had. She is eighteen and her complexion has always been clear with very few superficial break-outs. It seems very strange that this occured so soon after this vaccine. We are still battling this acne, but it is finally starting to clear up. We do not want to take the risk of this occuring again after the next dose.. classmates of hers with no history of acne are also suddenly breaking out. Is there a possibility that this can be related? Has anyone else experienced this?
Hi, yes the exact same thing happened to me. (i am 19 yrs old) i posted a few weeks ago about it but yes, i had serious cystic acne about a week after I got the shot. it was the strangest thing. I never had acne before, even during puberty. it has been about 3 1/2-4 months (around the time i am supposed to get the next one) and it is clearing up now but it is not gone quite yet.
personally, my mom and i think that it is related for sure..
Im 16 years old and had the 3rd HPV vaccine on the 30th of october.
within the days following i noticed my right heel started hurting and it was swelling and had red blotches on it and i couldnt walk. it was really really sore.
a coouple days after, i could walk again but i was getting cramps in my calf, the cramps became more frequent and i only had to walk a short distance before it started to hurt.
i had an ultrasound of my calf and it showed that i had a blockage in the main artery.
i went to hospital to have the blockage removed and it was a tricky procedure because my vessles were spasaming making it harder to balloon it and remove the clot. i was in hospital for 2 weeks.they did so many other tests on me and everything was fine. i was fine after the 1st and 2nd HPV vaccination aswell.
the specialists and doctors still dont know what caused the clot or the pain in my heel, they dont know if it's related to the vaccine or not.
but it all started after the 3rd injection.
if anyone else has had similar syptoms could you please reply as me and my family are all still concerned
I would like to thank everyone for their postings. I received my first shot on the 13th of December and I regret making such a rushed decision since I am very aprehensive about drugs or vaccinations to begin with. Nonetheless, I have not experienced any unusual sypmtoms thus far other than soreness at the site of injection. I certainly do not plan to continue with the other two doses. I have faith, by the Grace of God, that I will be alright. Everything happens for a reason and I am glad that my curiosity has directed me to this site - if only I had read this sooner. I am an African American female, 22 years of age, and medium built (140lbs, 5"5'). I will keep you all in my prayers.
Last week, my 12 year old step daughter had her second dose of the HPV vaccine and a parent was asked to stay at school during the vaccination due to previous dizziness and nausea during the first dose, but we were assured it was safe. Immediately after the shot, she lost vision and became very tired, her eyes rolled back and stayed unfocused. We went to the hospital and she was diagnosed with a complex migraine and sent home. Returned to school the next day, still feeling unwell but functioning. 2 days later, on the way to a class trip, threw up and regained previous symptoms, but more severely. Returned to hospital and was admitted where she has been for a week. The first few days, she was not cognitively aware of what was going on around her, unable to speak, in and out of consciousness, her eyes were rolling back and unfocused- these symptoms have since subsided. She is still experiencing incontinence and lack of sensation of needing to use the washroom, blurred and double vision, headache, near constant contraction of arms and legs and muscular pain (likely due to contractions). She is unable to walk, bear weight on her legs standing or direct her feet forward very well to mimic the motion of walking (even when her upper body is being supported) by a person on either side. Even sitting in a wheelchair is exhausting for her. She is now mentally t provided any physio or Occupational therapy as of yet in the hospital.
Where we live, in Canada, they are giving this vaccine to grade 8 girls in school. Does anyone have any advice for how to proceed or anything that has helped anyone you know recover from similar symptoms?
Previous post- The second last paragraph is supposed to say...She is now mentally alert and functioning. They have not yet provided any physio.... etc.
hi i got the first shot of the vaccine and now i dont want to get the rest. my teacher scared me with the fact that they dont know the long term effects and they could be harmful. does anyone think i should not get the rest of the shots? and know if there could be side effects if i do?
By reading these i really dont want to get the other two shots now any advice?
i to have recently posted as to what happened to my daughter after her 2nd vaccine. she is still not well after 6 months, we are doing a heavy metals detox,it is not a fast fix but we are getting the aluminun and the other poisons out of her systems, look in to celeation therpy and infered saunas, and ion cleasnes. they reslly work to get the toxions out.i hope this will help some of you
My 13 year old daughter had her annual check up today. They recommended a flu shot, as well as the gardisil. We chose to schedule it for next week, due to the fact that my daughter was playing in a basketball game today. I decided to do some checking, and came across this site. I am so glad I did! I am horrified to hear these stories. I will not even consider her having the vaccine now; but I wonder, should I research this more? My brother works for a pharmaceutical company and I know he will be straight with me. What do you think?
I wish I'd come across this website earlier! I got the first shot yesterday. So an hour or so after the shot my arm began to feel numb. When that went away I began to have trouble breathing, and it hurt to breath. I'm sure as hell not going to recieve any other shots! I suppose I'll have to ask my doctor about what will happen if I discontinue it like that.
I had the second shot and had to lay down on the sidewalk outside the doctor's office after they let me go right away. I was dizzy, nauseous and faint. My arm was swollen and sore for almost 2 months. my arm muscles ached and I could hardly use my arm. I won't get the third shot.
im almost 11 yrs.and i've already had my 1st vacinne and after reading a lot of these comments im really worried about getting the 2nd and 3rd shots. if anyone has any advice on weather or not i should get the other two shots, that would GREAT!!!!!
My daughter age 16 had a sore arm with first HPV shot and cried because she said it hurt so much. After the second shot she fainted while we were standing at reception desk to schedule third shot. SHe gets very anxious but has never fainted before. The nurses were unconcerned and said that it is a common reaction to having a shot - "even big guys faint sometimes." We figured it was nothing. The third shot was also painful, but because of the prior fainting spell, they had her lie down immediately after the shot. She did feel like she was going to faint, but did not. Now after reading all this I wish we hadn't done it. Her Dr. has three young daughters and plans for all 3 to be vaccinated when they are old enough. That was what convinced me that we should do it. Good luck to you all, and I hope this is resolved son.
forgot to mention above - daughter weighs 90 lbs, 5'2"
is very slight in stature, no allergies
I think that it has a lot to do with the fact that doctors give the same dose to everyone. Someone who is lets say 5 ft tall and 98 pounds should not be getting the same amount of vaccine as someone who is 5'11 and 150 pounds at one time. I would suggest having the vaccines split up even more if possible. Doctors will be reluctant to do this, but it can happen sometimes. My mom did that for me when I was a child getting my first shots. I would still advise people to think twice before getting it, this that is only due to the bad experience that I had with the vaccine. Good luck!
both of my daughters recieved the gardisil shot nov 6 07 3 weeks after the shot my oldest daughter 16 years old, woke up to not being able to walk or feel her legs, we took her to the hospital and was then admitted with guillian beree syndrome. and for 4 days was paralyzed from the top of her knees down it has been a month and a half and now my youngest daughter age 13 is experiencing the same symptoms they are both very tired all the time passing out episodes not feeling well.both girls are having these symptoms. the have done 2 mris and many blood test and now want to say it is stress and put my daughter on prozac.this was bothering me alot until i have been researching this shot now at least i know what it is. the question now is how long are these things that are happening to my girls going to last so please any body out there thinking about getting this shot i would think twice about it. i need to know what i can do about this and know how long this will last.terri from utah
I am 17 years old, 5'4", 120 lbs (medium), and otherwise healthy. Yesterday I received four shots: influenza, a chicken pox booster, a meningitis shot, and the HPV vaccine. About 20 seconds after I received my shots (two in each arm), I felt extremely tired, nauseous, and dizzy. I remember looking at the floor and knowing that my vision was turning black; I said "I feel really dizzy," and that's all I remember. According to my mother and the nurse, I fell backwards after fainting. My eyes rolled back in my head and I started shaking. I was unconscious for 3-5 minutes. I have been okay so far other than a headache and a VERY sore arm, but all these posts are scary. My grandmother read an article in the paper today (the Cap. times, I think) about this vaccine and girls' reactions. I will NOT be getting the second or third shots, but I am wondering if that will be dangerous as well...
I am 17 years old, 5'4", 120 lbs (medium), and otherwise healthy. Yesterday I received four shots: influenza, a chicken pox booster, a meningitis shot, and the first HPV vaccine. About 20 seconds after I received my shots (two in each arm), I felt extremely tired, nauseous, and dizzy. I remember looking at the floor and knowing that my vision was turning black; I said "I feel really dizzy," and that's all I remember. According to my mother and the nurse, I fell backwards after fainting. My eyes rolled back in my head and I started shaking. I was unconscious for 3-5 minutes. I have been okay so far other than a headache and a VERY sore arm, but all these posts are scary. My grandmother read an article in the paper today (the Cap. times, I think) about this vaccine and girls' reactions. I will NOT be getting the second or third shots, but I am wondering if that will be dangerous as well...
They need to do more testing before promoting this drug so heavily. Had I known of side-effects others are experiencing as well as my own, I'd have not started the series.
I'm 24, 5'5" 127lbs, athletic build, and generally healthy. I received my first injection 10/07 and had no problems. My second injection in 12/07 was very different. My arm hurt at the injection site and felt numb and tingly elsewhere. The day after, my entire body ached and I felt dizzy, feverish, and lethargic - this lasted about a week. My arm still is not right even after 3.5 weeks. I am not sure whether I'll get the last immunization - it's expensive and I don't know if the side effects with the final dose will be even worse.
Has anyone else had numbness and weakness in the arm in which the shot was administered?
Okay so im back again, and i got my first dose on November 13th 2007 and had only a side effect of a sore arm for about 3 weeks. I got my second dose on december 27th 2007 and my arm did not hurt, however, right after the shot i did feel dizzy. I am going back for my third dose in april only because from my experiance, i know that not eveyrone gets the worse of it. For those of you who have the pain in ur arm for a long period of time, that is not a side affect of the shot, however it is an affect of the doctor not putting the needle in the correct way. I hope some of you ladies listen to my good experiance and not just those that are bad, cause yes, fainting is semi-sucky at the time of it, but would u rather fant that one time, or Get cervical cancer?
I just received my last shot of the series and I am fine. I am a little tired though, so I would strongly recommend anyone with iron-anemia to be cautious.
I am 18, 5'6" and 165 pounds. I have an athletic build and work out 4-5 times a week. I just got the first shot today. Right after I received the shot I felt slightly dizzy but thought it would go away so I stood up and started to walk to check out. At the check out desk I started to feel like I was going to throw up. Then everything started to go black and my hearing began to dull. I went and sat down right away. If I had not of sat down I would of fainted. My vison was so bad I could not even see a chair to sit in. I have never fainted before or ever lost my vision like that before. However my doctor did mention before that for some reason girls seem to faint after getting shots. They just gave me juice and laid me down. She took my blood pressure twice. The first time it was extremely low, the second time it was back to normal. I have seen on websites they think the fainting might be linked to the pain from the shot or seeing the needle. I do know for sure it was not from seeing the needle because I have had shots before with no problem. I also know it was not because of the pain. I did not think the shot was that painful and did not get sick till 5 minutes after the shot. Im unsure if I am going to get the last two. I am going to wait and see how I feel in the next couple weeks. Hope this helps!
I just talked to the doctor that administered the shot again. After doing some research she found an article in a medical journal that was documenting the first case of numbness and pain in the arm in which the vaccine was administered. This was just last month! Fortunately for that patient, she was able to recover after months of intense physio-therapy. The symptoms, age, and other circumstances sound suspiciously similar. I'll post info about the article for you all when I get a copy from the doctor. I've contacted Merck, whom didn't really help much, and am submitting some paperwork so that they can research the side-effects.
As someone mentioned, numbness in the arm can be caused by putting the needle in improperly, but that would've cleared up by now. I'm so glad I got the vaccination in my non-dominant arm otherwise I'd have been unable to work.
Weird things always happen to me so it's no surprise that I am that 1 in 5000 people who has an adverse reaction.
If you haven't had any problems with your vaccinations, I say complete the series by all means, you'll be protected that much more.
i received the 1st shot on 19/9/07 had very sore arm and lump for 3days after receiving the vacc. then got very bad flu symptoms. 2mths later i had the 2nd 1 same reaction again, but then 3weeks later i started getting pain in my arm radiating up into my shoulder n neck causing my hole arm to go numb comes and goes for 5-7days then goes away along with that rashes, temp, coughing and stomach pains.. been for many different tests all neg.. and still to this day im having bad pain and numbness she tends to think its muscle atrophy in that arm going for more tests... finally found a doctor that is fully convinced its from the vacc and doesnt want me to get the 3rd..
I got my 1st shot 3 days ago. 5'4 and 160 pounds. a little sore at first, then all of a sudden, my arm where I got the shot is just killing me. it's so sore. it's the middle of the night and I can't sleep cause it hurts so I decided to check out some info on it. pretty shocking. I'm not going in for the 2nd or 3rd. seems pretty obvious that it's TOXIC, even if I don't have any "serious" side effects, I'd rather not fill my body with toxins.
I'm 17 and I got my second shot December 31st. I'm about 5'4" and 125 pounds. At first the shot was very painful, still I was fine. But for the past week, my upper left arm, where I got the shot has been very sore. I thought that I just strained a muscle because I have dance rehearsals every day, but it is strange that it hasn't gone away. I was getting worried because the last three days, when I lay down I could feel tightness in my neck and I assumed my allergies/asthma was acting up and took my advair, which didn't help as it usually did. I've been able to sleep, but I do feel a little sluggish. At times I feel the blood rushing through the veins in my neck. I've never had this sort of physical reaction to stressing over my schoolwork which has really piled up recently. I read about some girl who had a similar problem and felt severely disoriented, and another case where a girl with similar symptoms had to be treated with ADHD and anti-anxiety medication.
I'm 15 (103 lbs thin) allergic to grass, pollen, weeds, trees, and cats.
I went in to the doctor to get my physical and I had to get the meningitis shot and my doctor talked to my mom about gardasil and told her that he thought it would be a good idea and she didn't know anything about it so I got it along with the meningitis shot (7/11/07). After I got the gardasil like that next week I started getting like 1-3 headaches a week and then we went back to the doctor and he put me on some medicine but then the headaches started to get worse and I got them every day. Then they went into "attacks" of pain in my head, it felt like a knife was jabbing into my head. I was on a lot of medication for them then. I ended up going to the hospital because my mom didn't know what to do anymore and couldn't handle me going through so much pain. I was in the hospital (9/4/07-9/8/07) and they gave me DHE45 through IV which seemed to work. After I got out I went and followed up with my doctor on 9/12/07. We let him know everything that went on at the hospital and it was time to get my 2nd gardasil shot. That night I got it and nothing seemed to be any different. Then the next two days I had EXTREMELY bad headaches at school to where I would be crying. They started to be coming every day again and then in October we went to Hawaii and every thing seemed fine when we were there, I didn't have any headaches. When we got home a couple days later I started getting them again. I had one for over a week so my mom talked to my neuro and he said that I needed to come back to the hospital. I went back and I didn't seem to have a headache when I was in there but they gave me DHE45 again 10/24/07-10/26/07. I got out on a Friday and everything seemed fine but then that Sunday night I was getting my headaches really bad again so my mom took me back to the ER (10/28/07). I was admitted again and they seemed to go away for a while, at least when I was in there. I got out on Halloween and had a headache that night and have still had them. I have been to so many doctors since then and a neuro that just specialized in migraines and she has classified them as ice pick headaches. I have been on a lot of medication and some of it has started to work but I still feel the pain. When I went to the Asthma/Allergy doctor I did a breathing test and they said that I had asthma. I have read that you can get that from gardasil also. Now my doctor also thinks I have acid reflux. But I have also noticed that I have a really bad cough and it’s been since September which I had also gotten my 2nd gardasil that month too. I believe all of my headaches and coughing has come from the gardasil shot. I'm not really sure about the acid reflux though.
The other day my mom was searching on the internet and she found a website to report all of the side effects from it to. She talked to a lady that worked for them and she said it would be a good idea to submit side effects to.
Here is the website:
https://secure.vaers.org/VaersDataEntryintro.htm
Has anyone else had these side effects?
also I am due for my 3rd shot but I will not get it because of my headaches.
Definitely fill out a VAERS form if you had an adverse reaction! I did that a few days ago. If you don't understand all the terms, contact the doctor who administered the vaccine for help filling it out.
My arm is still numb and painful at the vaccination site. I got another doctor's opinion who just said to let it run its course. I'm going to wait and see if it improves, stays the same, or worsens before dumping any more money into health care.
I got the final HPV shot on a Thurs. and since then have felt dizzy, nauseated, extreme back and neck pain, and even my eyes hurt just to move around. I have a strong feeling it's from the shot but i want to know if anyone could tell me how long the side effects last. Also if I'm the only one with these side effects, I haven't had a seizure but I almost fainted today. I just want to know how long I'm going to have these side effects, and if i should see a doctor.
Today (1.14.08) I received the first of the three shots. My doctor told me that because I wasn't in a high-risk group that it was unnecessary for me to receive a vaccination for Meningitis. However, I have Congenital Hypothyroidism, and am wondering about side effects, if any, that could be associated which such a condition and the Gardasil HPV vaccinations.
I am 19 years old, 5'4'', and am on the chubbier side. Upon receiving the first shot, I felt fine. Right now, about 5 hours later, I have a very painful headache that came about an hour after I was injected. I know it could be early to make any assumptions, but after reading the above posts, I am wary and anxious about what could happen. I am also debating on whether or not to continue the series.
My daughter received her 2nd shot on Dec. 27th 2007. She is 5'6 and 111 lbs. Her first shot she just experienced a sore arm. On Jan. 13 she had a seizure while playing soccer. She is active and healthy, not allergic to anything. We went by ambulance to the ER where her CT was normal. All her blood work was normal. We are waiting to get in for an EEG. She will NOT be getting her third shot.
Gardasil as w/ other vaccines contain (among other things) neurotoxins ie central nervous system... ie fainting, seizures, etc...
do you wanna put this into your child??
email me for further information: toddh@post.com
KKW NOTE: toddh doesn't provide any information about who he is or how he knows any information about Gardasil. A Google search of this email address shows only one entry, also a comment from him, also trying to get people to email. If he is legitimate and not just trying to get email addresses for any of a number of bad reasons, I encourage him to write again and provide more specific information. If he doesn't, this will be the first comment I''ve ever deleted.
In response to Michelle's post on 1/12/08, the acid reflux could definitely be Gardasil-related. If you look back through previous blogs, you will see others who had acid reflux, nauseau, dizziness, vomiting, etc. My daughter experienced SEVERE acid reflux which did not respond to any medications. I also know of other cases of acid reflux reactions to Gardasil that haven't been posted on this blog. An update on my daughter: her symptoms persisted for 2 months and she lost 25 lbs. Approx 6 wks after her second vaccine, she began to be able to eat without vomiting. She seems to be back to normal, after 2 months of pure living hell.
In Austria a debate about the vaccine has started, after a death case has been reported. According to news reports, a 19 year student, who had recently graduated from a sports high school and was described by her father as "extremely fit", died three weeks after vaccination after develoing nausea and senstivity towards light. The autopsy did not reveal a clear causal relationship to the vaccination, but did not find any other reason for her death and did not exclude the posiibility of a causal relationship. The Austrian league for the fight against cancer has suggested not to undergo vaccination until there is clear evidence about the reason for the death of the girl. The Austrian Ministry of Health on the contrary still sees the vaccine as safe. Several other cases of (sometimes severe) side effects also have been reported since.
WOW! this makes me very nervous. I am 27 years old, 5'7" and 125 lbs. and have gotten 2 doses of gardisil and am supposed to get my thrid in about a month. I have now decided not to. I was very skeptical about this vaccine when it came out, but all the "good news" swayed me into getting them. i wish i had done more research. I haven't had many side effects. None after my first one. My second one hurt really bad going in, and my arm was sore for a good week but that is about it. I almost fainted about 3 weeks after getting my second one, which was a really unusual thing for me, but I was also really hungry and thirsty. So, I don't know. I am so sorry to hear about all these girls having problems now. I will definitly keep you all in my prayers and would suggest to everyone that even though our medicine is improving, the pharm. companies are after the bottom-line, not our health. It is so sad. I think we should all concider going back to a natural, healthy, lifestyle. God Bless.
I didn't realize but yes I think the acid relux is from the Gardasil. About a week after I went to the doctor for itching, I found myself in the emergency room because of crazy chest pain. I NEVER ever have experienced acid reflux so I freaked out and I went. I didn't put two and two together as it being related to the vaccine. I see now that Gardasil is not playing they are pushing for this vaccine hard. I've seen SEVERAL commercials for it on tv. I just graduated college and a student group for women sent out emails to girls about the shot and I set them this website. The shot is just not safe and hasn't been tested enough so I don't recommend that anybody get it.
In response to Dylan Marie's post, fainting is a serious and dangerous side affect. I have fainted 24 times since the shot which has resulted in numerous ER visits, black eyes, concussions and a broken wrist, and eventually lead to the implantation of my pacemaker. I had never fainted before I got the shot and doctors do believe the Gardasil Vaccine is to blame. So fainting is not "semi-sucky" it has completely altered my life.
WELL, Five days after my daughter first ever seizure, which a posted about a few days ago, she had her second seizure at school, after another trip to the ER where all the test come up showing nothing, we went home. We were gone from the hospital 2 hours and she had another seizure. back to the ER they admitted her and pushed her visit to the neurologist up. Why else would my healthy daughter be having seizures two weeks after her shot. None of these Doctors have heard of this happening. Untill I get another answer this is what I am going with. Seizures are happening to too many healthy girls for this not to be ruled out.
My daughter is Michelle who received her 1st Gardasil vaccine on 7/11/07 and her second one on 9/12/07. She has been sick ever since then. In and out of the hospital and emergency rooms, dozens of doctor appointments, dozens of trips for blood work. We even had blood work done again today. They have checked for anemic, valley fever, thyroid problems, allergies, asthma, sinus infections, chest x-rays, MRI, CT scan of her sinuses, eyes checked, e