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Long Covid + getting more boosters- any reputable info out there?

Posted by ericy210 @ericy210, Sep 21, 2022

I had the two Moderna shots and one booster. Got Covid in May and have been suffering with neurological long Covid issues. Lots of neurological studies and appointments for me.
Now I wonder if I should get a new booster. Would it help? Is it safe? Will it help or worsen my condition?
Anybody seen any reputable studies or articles addressing this? I’ll be asking my own doctor too. Just don’t know what to do!

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cowieanne | @cowieanne | Sep 24, 2022
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@marye2

I believe the people with medical degrees.

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You got that right.

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nhuanvu | @nhuanvu | Sep 24, 2022

I Had all the vaccines shot but still got Covid and a rebound 1, 1/2 months ago . I still have some lingering symptoms like little cough , fatigue . Wonder should i go ahead and get the new booster ?

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bunzman | @bunzman | Sep 24, 2022
In reply to @94andhealthy "More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster..." + (show)
@94andhealthy

More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster have no improvement but are protected from another infection. 30-40% have an improvement in their symptons after receiving the booster. It may be the booster ramps up the immune system to rid the body of lingering virus. 10% will actually get worse following the booster.
From a purely statistical standpoint there's a 90% chance you'll either get better or stay the same with the booster but you will be protected from future infections. I will still wait to see what my internist says when I see her on Oct, 10.

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Thanks. Would appreciate references/links as to any studies...

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bunzman | @bunzman | Sep 24, 2022
In reply to @jrg200911 "No studies, but my personal experience … My post COVID symptoms began September 2020, before vaccine..." + (show)
@jrg200911

No studies, but my personal experience …
My post COVID symptoms began September 2020, before vaccine availability. Both my husband and I had the J&J initial vaccine, March 2021. We’ve boosted twice when eligible – first booster was Moderna, November 2021; second Pfizer, April 2022. Figured we’d get covered from all angles. We took all vaccines well. Unfortunately I am still symptomatic at 2 years, but neither of us have gotten COVID again, so there is that. We plan on getting the newest booster and flu shot soon, as last year.

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So you got covid in September of2020 and had symptoms ever since (got first vaccine in March 2021 and boosted after that)? Did the symptoms ever go away and come back? Are they are severe now as back in 2020? Curious as I know people whose symptoms were trending better and then have relapses of sorts where they experience the same more severe symptoms they had during covid and early "long covid".

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ilean | @ilean | Sep 24, 2022

I had Covid the first time March 2021. Just felt like I had allergies for a few days. Got my first Covid Vaccine June 2021 and my second July 2021. Both Phizer No reaction. January 2022 got my booster Phizer. 3 days later came down with a 5 day just felt awful kind of Covid. I now have Long Haulers digestive system issues. There is no way I will voluntarily put that virus into my body again!!

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Lucy | @welchllb | Sep 25, 2022
In reply to @94andhealthy "More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster..." + (show)
@94andhealthy

More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster have no improvement but are protected from another infection. 30-40% have an improvement in their symptons after receiving the booster. It may be the booster ramps up the immune system to rid the body of lingering virus. 10% will actually get worse following the booster.
From a purely statistical standpoint there's a 90% chance you'll either get better or stay the same with the booster but you will be protected from future infections. I will still wait to see what my internist says when I see her on Oct, 10.

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I got advice from several medical professionals about getting the booster. I have been slowly improving since August 2020. I think the POTS exercise program has helped. I got the booster last Thursday and about 12 hours later I had major body aches, possibly a fever. Then, like magic and like every booster, flu shot, shingles vaccine, etc. I've had, the aches were gone another 12 hours after the onset. I'd rather be safe than sorry. If I get COVID again, I don't want to end up in the hospital.

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ericy210 | @ericy210 | Sep 25, 2022

I’ve been searching all over to address their question. Take these articles with a grain of salt. One cites “citizen scientists.” They suggest a booster may clear up residual Covid in long haulers. I’ll wait for something more clinical and official from a recognized medical entity, or what my doctors recommend for me.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/coronavirus/can-covid-19-vaccines-protect-you-from-long-covid/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/vaccination-long-covid-risk-5323651

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ericy210 | @ericy210 | Sep 25, 2022
In reply to @bunzman "Thanks. Would appreciate references/links as to any studies..." + (show)
@bunzman

Thanks. Would appreciate references/links as to any studies...

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That’s the million dollar need!

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bunzman | @bunzman | Sep 26, 2022
In reply to @ilean "I had Covid the first time March 2021. Just felt like I had allergies for a..." + (show)
@ilean

I had Covid the first time March 2021. Just felt like I had allergies for a few days. Got my first Covid Vaccine June 2021 and my second July 2021. Both Phizer No reaction. January 2022 got my booster Phizer. 3 days later came down with a 5 day just felt awful kind of Covid. I now have Long Haulers digestive system issues. There is no way I will voluntarily put that virus into my body again!!

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My mom got covid in March 2020 and her dominant symptom was stomach issues which simply was not mentioned as a primary symptom. I got it too and I had irregular heartbeats and dizziness, w/out the other more recognized symptoms. What stomach/digestive issues do you now contend with?

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denglish19 | @denglish19 | Sep 26, 2022
In reply to @94andhealthy "More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster..." + (show)
@94andhealthy

More information for you about research on covid boosters done by son, MD. 50% receiving booster have no improvement but are protected from another infection. 30-40% have an improvement in their symptons after receiving the booster. It may be the booster ramps up the immune system to rid the body of lingering virus. 10% will actually get worse following the booster.
From a purely statistical standpoint there's a 90% chance you'll either get better or stay the same with the booster but you will be protected from future infections. I will still wait to see what my internist says when I see her on Oct, 10.

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Thank you for this information. I have had Covid 2x and severe long-haul and will not be taking any boosters or additional doses. Some people get better from the boosters, and some people get incredibly worse again (if they have already had Covid). Some people get Covid symptoms from the vaccines themselves... I am certainly not going to take the risk. Plus the severity is reducing with each strain, so clearly this is just going to be part of our day to day life now. It is far more important to boost the immune system naturally and keep it strong.

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