Has anyone had the 2023 updated Covid shot?

Posted by lovesgreys @lovesgreys, Oct 18, 2023

Does anyone have experience with the new booster shot? If so, what has been your experience? My intergrative doctor said the booster shot will be hard on my body right now. She also said getting sick would be the same. Her treatments are helping me, and I'm improving. I don't want a shot to set me back, but also don't want Covid, which would also set me back, plus - well, Covid. I'm trying to decide whether or not to get it. I'm up on all of my shots until now. I've had LC for a year. I would love to hear if anyone has gotten the shot, and how it's affected them.

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@denglish19

HeyJoe,

It's really quite simple. People in the middle of long haul have a very taxed immune system. Simple as that. Their body is in "fight or flight" mode (when at their worst), and the body already has very high levels of inflammation and high histamine levels too. So, getting a vaccine would introduce yet another factor that may exacerbate these symptoms.

When I was 10 years old my birthday party was cancelled because I was sick and had a fever. My mom took me into the doctor. The nurses there thought it would be a great idea to give me my 10 year booster shots (keep in mind, I already had a fever). They gave me several, after which my body started shaking uncontrollably. My pediatrician was furious. He had to be called to the office from the hospital. At that time, it was really obvious that you don't give immunizations to people who are already sick. Lately, it seems that simple (common sense) insight has been forgotten.

Post-Covid lockdown it seems that if you've shown up at the doctor they decide to give you every last thing they can, all at the same time. Covid boosters, flu shots, pneumonia, shingles vaccines etc. And yes! Even while people are in the midst of long haul, with a very taxed and broken down immune system. Without knowing what the actual result will be -- no thank you!

Let's use a bit of common sense... Covid vaccinations DO NOT prevent the illness, nor do they prevent long haul -- the claim is that they only prevent the most severe cases of Covid, hospitalization and death. I received the initial doses, when Covid was at its worst. But am I, as an otherwise healthy 40 year old woman (who healed long haul on my own!), at risk for a *very serious case* of Covid and hospitalization? I don't think so. The current strains are very very mild, as shown by many people who have had Covid recently.

Another friend of mine, her 4 year old daughter went into the doctor post-Covid lockdown and since she hadn't been seen for a long time they did that exact thing -- gave her WAY too many vaccinations/boosters all at the same time -- multiple doses in each arm and leg (similar to what happened to me at age 10). That little girl went immediately into a coma type state, had a serious infection that surpassed the blood/brain barrier, and had/has serious brain damage for which she has been in many types of therapy for several years!

So, all I'm saying is that people should use their own common sense. Why does anyone need a booster who is otherwise healthy and stable? Oh and I have a friend in heart failure too, from the Covid vaccinations -- a previously healthy 42 year old, long distance runner, who now has permanent heart damage for which there is "nothing they can do". Was it worth it for him to take the vaccination?

I healed my own long haul within 4-6 months and NOT with the help of any regular doctor. I did my own research. I used common sense. I looked at the root cause of the problem. So yes, I feel very comfortable in my own assessment and research, intuition and common sense. But of course, everyone is free to make their own decision!

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What did you do specifically to heal your own long haulers in 4 to 6 months?

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I received the Pfizer Covid vaccination on 10/13/2023 and was in ER the following day with delirium and crackles in my head. I did not know where my house was, or where rooms were in the house. 5 days later I was almost back to normal

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I had my flu and covid booster last week. I also had them last fall after being diagnosed with long covid. I didn't have a problem at all with them this year besides sore arms for 24 hours. If you decide to get them, just make sure you are resting and drinking plenty of water for the week.

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My Long COVID was caused by my booster in November of '21 and by the advice of many Medical Professionals I have been told not to get the booster again. That advice was not unanimous but a heavy majority. My tactic is that if I get a bad case of COVID to take Paxlovid.

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I got the Norovirus shot and had absolutely no side effects. I am grateful for my Epidemiologist recommending it.

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@kamander

I got the Norovirus shot and had absolutely no side effects. I am grateful for my Epidemiologist recommending it.

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I am a very "pro-vaccer" but have had long COVID for 4 years and am pretty debilitated because of the effects (total loss of balance), so I am not going to risk it.

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I totally understand your feelings. I can not imagine having it that long! I hope you get better soon!!

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I am still on the fence about getting the latest booster. I have had all of the previous vaccines. My PCP said it was optional. She said since i have had the previous shots and had Covid twice (mild cases) , it was not essential.

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I am uncertain too. I am a cancer survivor and am on an immune suppressant (Entyvio). I have gotten every booster prior to this year. My GI is strongly recommending I get both the flu and Covid vax. I needed Paxlovid each time so the second time, I wasn’t nearly as sick. I read that insurance may not cover Paxlovid due to the cost. I think I’m going to get the updated booster to try and add a an extra layer of protection.

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I had the new covid booster a few days ago..the next day I was achy and tired but nothing too bad…the next day I felt better, this is my fifth booster and it was the only one that I had symptoms, the previous boosters just left me with a sore arm. I took the flu vaccine two weeks before, I felt that if I got any bad symptoms I only have to deal with one at a time. I spoke with my doctor about the RSV vaccine and he said that I can take it but it’s costly, I don’t know if I will take it because I’m not sure yet, I always wear my mask indoors for added protection, the first year we started wearing masks the seasonal flu hardly made an impact on society…I’m very pro vaccines and truly believe in them and the defence they offer us, for those people who can’t take the vaccine I would highly recommend them to rely on them, they really do protect us.

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