Hello, everyone. Report on my 2nd shot.

YUCK! Had 2nd vaccine at MAYO last Tues. I had no reaction to the 1st vaccination. Nothing. Must say, I was a bit smug about the whole thing. Well, after this 2nd shot in the morning, I had looooooong, difficult MRI, 2.5 hours, then home. It was a tough drive as I was really tired. And, I was beginning to experience the vaccine side effects, every one of the possible non-dangerous reactions!

I always hurt, but this was ridiculous. My entire body ached and hurt....bones, muscles, joints, I developed a low grade temp for about 12 hours, Slept fitfully that night....went to bed at 5:30 in the afternoon. Nothing to eat....drank an Atkins Smoothie for nutrition, diet coke to help settle tummy. I was up and down, moved around the bed a lot, couldn't get comfy and was hot....up at 8:00, another smoothie, rested in recliner, drank water, took Tylenol, CBD:THC for pain and anxiety. Also, during night used Volteran gel on back, legs, hands.....it helped.

I was pretty miserable all night and most of the day. Then, took a couple of hours to rest in bed and began sweating profusely....fever gone!

After that, I began coming back to life, pain subsided, headache diminished, even my left arm stopped aching. I was in misery, serious pain and discomfort fort about 18 hours. Then, the switch clicked on and I was just fine.

Worth it for whatever antibodies and protection I got? Absolutely! Now, I actually breath easier, a bit more relaxed and very pleased i have some covid19 protection. Just don't be surprised and get prepared to POSSIBLY have some reactions, but they are temporary.

Feels good, folks. May you get your shot, produce lots of antibodies and protection and we can soon move forward with our lives.

We are strong. Our country is strong. Lets remind ourselves of that, stiffen our backs and lift our heads to face our brave new world. We can do this....Blessings to us all!
elizabeth