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Thanks, @debbie75. I wanted to correct my note having left off that the last doc I saw (the reason I have details is because I've seen so many docs I get tired of telling the story) and I discussed that I MIGHT have had COVID in early March 2020. I traveled for work before vaccinations and when it was though clean hands would keep us safe. I was gone March 9-12, right before lockdown.
I am always tired and sniffly after a long trip - a conference at which I spoke and interacted with lots of folks and then LONG flights and layovers to return - so thought nothing of it. I developed a rash on both upper arms and my upper back about 2 weeks later. I thought dry skin or an allergic reaction. It also like on my leg has never left.
So I can't attribute it to the vaccine because I was a long way from getting it. I'm reading as you are lots of stuff that says it could be but as a "polio pioneer" who stayed well while the little boy next door got the placebo and polio, I would rather be vaccinated than not. It is possible for all of us to have a drug reaction.
That's why, @gently I can't try Paxlovid tho I too have read it can help long COVID. I tried it the first day I tested positive (first of April 2023) and had a violent reaction - was so shaky and 'wired' that I thought I was having some sort of seizure. My doc took me off of it immediately.
Whatever the 'latest' thought is that they think will work is published in google alerts. Now it's exercise! If I could move enough I'd try even chair yoga!
What an incredible journey. One day, medical students will learn more about us. I hope they archive these posts.
JE