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Transplant: No or Few Antibodies after COVID Vaccination
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 7, 2022 | Replies (193)Comment receiving replies
I had a severe case of covid one year ago. I had positive antibodies from it. I have gotten them checked every couple of months. I’m getting them done again on Tuesday. I have not gotten vaccinated because of neuropathy issues and religious reasons. My hematologist told me in sept that anything over 80 is considered positive. Their office, which is the largest in my area does not require people to be vaccinated to work there but they must prove every month they are positive for antibodies. So I feel very comfortable with my situation. I know natural immunity isn’t supposed to guard against different strains but I go on with my life and am doing well. I do not put myself in foolish situations though. I had a kidney transplant 7 yrs ago.
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I’m sorry you had Covid Nancy, but glad you developed antibodies. I did get vaccinated, but because my autoimmune caused neuropathy increased after both shots, I’m not, at this time anyway, getting a booster. My neurologist said that due to the autoimmune diseases I have, the vaccine probably triggered a spike in my neuropathy. I’ve not had my antibodies checked, but given the John Hopkins research I’m doubtful I’ve got many. I remain vigilant in masking and social distancing.
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Hello @banksnc49 I would love to hear a more about your experience as a kidney transplant patient with severe covid! (I am a kidney transplant patient too). Were you hospitalized? Your symptoms, your treatments, how long did it last,?
how are you feeling now? Thank you so much for anything you can share!