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"Quality of life"......a gift that just keeps on giving.
Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26, 2021 | Replies (242)Comment receiving replies
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
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@ess77, thanks for the update. Now I know I could possibly have these problems and hope to be able to plan when to take the vaccine. But I will need to have the first vaccine. Although it is "my turn" it is not available to me yet because there are not enough vaccines here. In our county, 83 have had it. Our county has about 103,000 people. My friends who live in another county just got their first injections. I am prepared for a long wait. I hope for more vaccines by the end of summer. @joybringer1
@ess77 Which vaccine did you receive, may I ask? Next weekend I get my second dose of Pfizer, and three days later will have bloodwork drawn for quarterly visits to specialists.
Glad to hear your reactions were short-lived! It proves once again that everyone can react differently, in varying degrees.
Ginger
@ess77, You did have a hard time of it following your second vacc! I am sorry you experienced such a bevy of very unpleasant after effects. Thank you, Elizabeth, for your optimistic encouragement to all. Encouragement is so needed now and your positive outlook, despite your difficult adverse reactions, is truly appreciated.
Possible interference with the vaccine's effectiveness had news reports here and a friend's nurse warning Not to take over-the-counter pain relievers Before getting the vacc, Both news and nurse said afterwards was fine.
While I'd prepared ahead with homemade soup, jello and Tylenol for my 2nd Moderna vacc, I was most fortunate not to experience anything more than a very slightly sore arm. Best wishes that vaccine production and shots-to-arms ramp up and all eligible can receive vaccinations in the coming weeks!
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Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry you suffered so, but I’m glad you remained positive! I’ve read that such a reaction is indicative of a good immune system response. So, if this is indeed true, I guess it’s a good thing! I’ll have a two hour drive home for my second shot, so think I’ll try to get a friend to drive me!