Has everyone had their Shingles vaccine?
Hi there. Just had my second shingles vaccine today. I did it because I do not want more pain and I have heard that Shingles is VERY painful!!
The injection itself stung a little bit, but I did not have any side effects from it.
If you are over the age of 50 you need to do this— protect yourself!
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I’m a medical oddity for sure. I’m immunosuppressed but never have had Covid.. I don’t take any precautions anymore. My wife and daughters have been sick and tested positive and were worried I would die because I was vulnerable. I never tested positive and we never isolated so I was exposed. I was vaccinated but so were my wife and daughters and they still had Covid multiple times. I was told my vaccine might not be very effective because I was on prednisone.
I am susceptible to infections. I have an autoimmune disorder that derives its name from a reaction to infections. It is called reactive arthritis. I am prone to infections but my immune stystem is called “over reactive” to infections. All hell breaks loose when I have an infection. I don’t get terribly sick, but the infections persist and my whole body has pain.
Yes, we are medical oddities for sure! As you know I also have had reactive arthritis since my mid-twenties ( I’m 75 now) and on top of that, I’m also asthmatic and diabetic ( both conditions genetic in my family)
It is very strange and I certainly count my blessings that I never got Covid or flu!
Shingles vaccine gave me PMR