Understanding Joint Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: A Patient's Journey
After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Since receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, my reactions have varied with each dose. Last year, after the first dose of AstraZeneca (AZ), I experienced swollen tonsils (commonly referred to in Taiwanese as "柱仔") and visited an ENT special...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: It is difficult to determine whether your knee pain is related to the COVID-19 vaccine. You mentioned visiting a rheumatology clinic, where objective examinations revealed synovitis and mild degenerative arthritis. However, the presence of synovitis and mild degenerative a...[Read More] Understanding Joint Pain After COVID-19 Vaccination: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Heart Palpitations After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Solutions
Arrhythmia Since receiving my second dose of the BNT vaccine, I have started to experience occasional palpitations, arrhythmia, and general discomfort. The day after the vaccination, I felt significant discomfort in my heart, which, combined with anxiety, led to hyperventilation....
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if all cardiac-related examinations have been completed and no significant abnormalities were found, the aforementioned subjective symptoms may not be of cardiac origin. However, it is still important to monitor the situation. If the symptoms per...[Read More] Understanding Heart Palpitations After COVID-19 Vaccination: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Elevated Body Temperature After COVID-19 Vaccination: What to Know
Elevated body temperature? Hello Doctor, I received the AZ vaccine a month ago, and it has been over 5 weeks now. My daytime temperature (ear temperature) is around 37.1 degrees Celsius, and during the warmer hours from noon to afternoon, it can reach 37.3 degrees. When I exercis...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Lai, 1. The reactions that may occur after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine are mostly pain and swelling at the injection site, which typically resolve within a few days. You may apply a cold compress, but please do not rub or scratch the injection site. Fever (≥38°C) ...[Read More] Persistent Elevated Body Temperature After COVID-19 Vaccination: What to Know