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Getting new Covid booster and RSV

Posted by fmeronoff @fmeronoff, Oct 6, 2023

I have been suffering with long covid for one year--got all of my shots and boosters--my doctors say I need to get new covid booster and RSV--your thoughts?

 

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beachbum | @arichards3 | Oct 17, 2023
In reply to @fmeronoff "That is interesting because at the UCSD Long Covid--they absolutely said I should get flu and..." + (show)
@fmeronoff

That is interesting because at the UCSD Long Covid--they absolutely said I should get flu and covid vaccine as did my primary doctor. Different opinions on RSV. I agree moderation in exercise is important--I am in a respiratory program that emphasizes exercise in moderation and building up slowly. Good luck it feels like they don't really have a definitive answer. Fran

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@fmeronoff I should provide a bit more detail. I contracted Long COVID from my booster in November '21. That's the reason why I have been told not to get another booster.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 21, 2023
In reply to @pkh3381 "Thank you, Colleen. This was very helpful and I hope others listen to this regarding the..." + (show)
@pkh3381

Thank you, Colleen. This was very helpful and I hope others listen to this regarding the Covid booster. My only question is the form you complete at the Phcy when you go fo your flu vaccination, Covid vaccination, etc. It asks if you are not feeling well, and asks about your symptoms. In the past, I have been told to come back to get a flu shot after completing the form that I was not feeling well. Just the other day, when I picked up a Rx at the Phcy, I asked about the policy regarding the Covid booster and if I could get it, if I still was not feeling well. The answer was a flat "No", without even asking what the symptoms might be, so how do you get around the Phcy? Not answer the questionnaire honestly?? I am a very honest person, so that doesn't set well with me. I am not challenging you in any way, just asking what to do?

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@pkh3381, that's an interesting and very valid query. I believe the questionnaire is referring to active "cold-like" symptoms not long-Covid symptoms. Is this what you are referring to?

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pkh3381 | @pkh3381 | Oct 22, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "@pkh3381, that's an interesting and very valid query. I believe the questionnaire is referring to active..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@pkh3381, that's an interesting and very valid query. I believe the questionnaire is referring to active "cold-like" symptoms not long-Covid symptoms. Is this what you are referring to?

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Ok, the joke's on me! My old, feeble mind can't even remember what I said! LOL! 🤣😉And, they call this the Golden Years! I will have to find my comment and get back to you. Just thought I would share my laughter!
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rose5 | @rose5 | Oct 22, 2023

Some people to get better after getting the booster. However, it has made other people’s much much worse.
Because my Long Covid symptoms are pretty bad, I will not risk getting the booster.
My doctors recommendation is to not get the booster.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 22, 2023
In reply to @pkh3381 "Ok, the joke's on me! My old, feeble mind can't even remember what I said! LOL!..." + (show)
@pkh3381

Ok, the joke's on me! My old, feeble mind can't even remember what I said! LOL! 🤣😉And, they call this the Golden Years! I will have to find my comment and get back to you. Just thought I would share my laughter!
P

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dawniepoo | @dawniepoo | Oct 23, 2023
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@cindelee617

I agree, right now I am torn. I have dealt with LC for over a year. My symptoms do not come nearly as often, but when they do it is frightening. I'm due for the next shot and I'm worried about getting it, but yet, worried if I don't. Like millions of others, I wish covid NEVER existed!

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I’ll have to admit after I got this new booster my LC symptoms got worse. Kind of like they were increased. I wish I had some documentation on this. Wonder if I’ll get one every year. I was just feeling like I had my energy back ……..

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annewoodmayo | @annewoodmayo | Oct 23, 2023
In reply to @dawniepoo "I’ll have to admit after I got this new booster my LC symptoms got worse. Kind..." + (show)
@dawniepoo

I’ll have to admit after I got this new booster my LC symptoms got worse. Kind of like they were increased. I wish I had some documentation on this. Wonder if I’ll get one every year. I was just feeling like I had my energy back ……..

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Hi dawniepoo,
How long ago did you get the new booster? Any gradual improvement over time?
Thank you for sharing your experience

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dawniepoo | @dawniepoo | Oct 23, 2023
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@annewoodmayo

Hi dawniepoo,
How long ago did you get the new booster? Any gradual improvement over time?
Thank you for sharing your experience

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September 24. Booster shot
Fatigue is back. Having to push myself again

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annewoodmayo | @annewoodmayo | Oct 23, 2023
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@dawniepoo

September 24. Booster shot
Fatigue is back. Having to push myself again

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Shoot...not the answer I was hoping for.
Any chance you caught something else, not the vax?

Thank you for taking the time and your energy to reply!
Here's hoping we all feel better sometime...soon!

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