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Transplant: New Covid booster and Evusheld

Posted by hello1234 @hello1234, Sep 14, 2022

Hi Transplant Family!
Are you planning on taking the new covid vaccine booster? Are you going to also get Evusheld? If so, which one are you getting first and how much time are you waiting between shots?
Thanks everyone

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JK | @contentandwell | Sep 18, 2022
In reply to @hello1234 "Thank you @contentandwell 😊 When your husband had a mild version of shingles, did he have..." + (show)
@hello1234

Thank you @contentandwell 😊
When your husband had a mild version of shingles, did he have a little rash or anything on the skin with the itching? My father (90 years old) has been having back itching and I am wondering if it may be shingles. How did your husband know he had shingles?
Thanks so much for letting me know about this!

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Yes, @hello1234 He did have a little rash. The last time he had it he coincidentally had an appointment with his PCP already scheduled so he asked her about the rash and she knew right away that it was shingles. The other time he had it was about 35 years ago so I don't remember how it was identified. That case was itchier and our children were young and both caught chicken pox from him having shingles.
JK

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Sep 18, 2022

Thank you so much @contentandwell 😊
I have an appointment at the dermatologist next week. I think I will bring my father so she can take a peek and see what she thinks. Thank you for telling me about a "mild version" of shingles. I never thought about that as a possibility. Our discussion has been helpful.
Talk to you again soon!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Sep 18, 2022
In reply to @hello1234 "Thank you so much @contentandwell 😊 I have an appointment at the dermatologist next week. I..." + (show)
@hello1234

Thank you so much @contentandwell 😊
I have an appointment at the dermatologist next week. I think I will bring my father so she can take a peek and see what she thinks. Thank you for telling me about a "mild version" of shingles. I never thought about that as a possibility. Our discussion has been helpful.
Talk to you again soon!

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@hello1234
Here is a discussion about Shingles and Transplant Patients. I encourage you to read more Shingles experiences that patients have shared. And of course comments, questions, experiences are encouraged because we will all benefit!
TIP - begin at the beginning in Oldest to Newest Order.
-Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix): Is it advisable for transplant patients?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shingles-vaccine-1/

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l0lag0lag0b3 | @l0lag0lag0b3 | Sep 18, 2022
In reply to @hello1234 "@l0lag0lag0b3 Wow, you just shared a lot of excellent wisdom! First of all, you proved my..." + (show)
@hello1234

@l0lag0lag0b3
Wow, you just shared a lot of excellent wisdom! First of all, you proved my personal theory that Mycophenolate and Tacronlimis were probably the reason that I had no antibodies response from all my covid vaccines and boosters.
Second, your theory about the role of stress and anxiety and your story about your mom makes a very good point! Beyond your healthy diet and exercise, do you have any stress management tips I can borrow? 😊

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Hello @hello1234
Stress is unique to everyone - there a whole lot of personal factors/situations/circumstances that come into play in stress management for any individual.
I am often guided by this thought:
"know your strengths & weaknesses" for accurate analyzation - so thereon just exercise common sense and you will find an acceptable decision.
Best Wishes

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Sep 18, 2022

Awesome advice
@l0lag0lag0b3 😊 I think the best advice gets to the point and your "know your own strengths and weaknesses" is perfection!
Thank you for always being there to lend a helpful opinion or thought.... it is appreciated.

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hello1234 | @hello1234 | Sep 18, 2022

Thank you @rosemarya 😊
for the shingles link! I will read the discussion now (from oldest to newest). I hope all is well with you!

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