Coronavirus Vaccine: Would you/did you get it? #2

[KALI]

He has. Waiting on blood test results.

Sorry to hear this.

Your husband should get in to see his doctor as soon as possible.

There are a dozen common things that can present this way including a breakthrough infection with Covid.

6 weeks later it is very unlikely this is a vaccine reaction, however, in the world of vaccine reactions, anything is possible.

 

[KALI]

Yes, he's seen doc. Waiting for test results.

So sorry to hear this Kali. I do hope he improves. I've never read (or heard through Dr. Seheult or Dr. Campbell or Dr. Hansen) what you are describing. 6 weeks out... that's a long time and even if those nasty clots.. would it appear as such all over? It appears that you have spoken to folks who are having the same symptoms so perhaps doctors in your area are familiar with such more than googling. All over cramps makes me think improper hydration, but I would see his doctor ASAP as it could be something that a blood test and a visit could help center on. I hope he goes soon and I wish the best.

 

[KALI]

Hasn't had any ice cream.

I'm not saying This is the cause, because it doesn't seem to be in the area, but this is similar to something I was thinking of that might be Regional? Something that needs to be learned by doctors but is not associated with a vaccine after 6 weeks? Keep a heads up and let us know. Still thinking about him and can't keep him out of my mind and just saw this.

Almost 100 Types of Ice Cream Are Being Recalled, FDA Says | Eat This Not That

 

[anneg]

He has. Waiting on blood test results.

Glad to hear this. Several posters have made good suggestions, above. I went to Google as usual, and found this article (FWIW):
Is there hope for leg cramp sufferers? - Harvard Health

The article is focused on leg cramps, but might be worth a look anyway. It includes a section about other remedies that have anecdotal support, including soap (putting a bar of soap under the bottom sheet near the legs), eating a spoonful of yellow mustard or pickle juice before bed, and a remedy called "HotShot," which I've not heard about before.

I have used mustard when I had bad leg cramps during the night, and it definitely seemed to help, although walking to the kitchen to get the mustard and getting a drink of water may have been factors too.

I hope a solution can be found for your husband soon!

 

[wendybtn]

I am an RN. I was vaccinated at work by Walgreens. First dose 1/5/21, 2nd dose 2/4/21. I had some reactions to both doses. But I also was positive for Covid twice in 2020.

 

[Lilibet]

I spoke too soon last night after our injections. I woke up this morning aching all over with a fever of 100.7. My normal runs really low, so this is a pretty high temp for me. Took Tylenol and will head back to bed. So far my dh is fine. At least I know it’s working!

ETA: It also indicates that my antibodies from getting Covid and having the monoclonal antibody infusion have worn off after 90 days.

 

[Lilibet]

So glad you and hubby got your jab---- as you point out "the virus found us"-- I think about you often and still wonder how you wound up getting the virus when you and hubby took such strong-obsessive precautions!!!

Thanks for thinking of us @ilovewings. How we got the virus will have to be “one of life’s little mysteries.” I hope it’s a lesson that this virus is sneaky and determined. And that was before the variants started showing up for the party. I have no delusions that the vaccine allows us to let down our guard more than a little.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I spoke too soon last night after our injections. I woke up this morning aching all over with a fever of 100.7. My normal runs really low, so this is a pretty high temp for me. Took Tylenol and will head back to bed. So far my dh is fine. At least I know it’s working!

ETA: It also indicates that my antibodies from getting Covid and having the monoclonal antibody infusion have worn off after 90 days.

Dunno, as I have heard that folks who have had COVID have higher amounts of antibody and "side effects"... as they are "geared up" and in high gear producing much more responses.


Hoping that these side effects are those expected of those that I've heard of with prior Covid... and hoping that you are going to be a super producer of T and B cells for the future as now in overdrive as to your immune response.

*tucks in Lilibet into bed* :therethere: as the old smiley used to be. Be well, and hope this passes soon. Remember, fever is a good thing with immune response (per Dr. C, Dr. S, Dr. H)

 

[Lilibet]

Dunno, as I have heard that folks who have had COVID have higher amounts of antibody and "side effects"... as they are "geared up" and in high gear producing much more responses.


Hoping that these side effects are those expected of those that I've heard of with prior Covid... and hoping that you are going to be a super producer of T and B cells for the future as now in overdrive as to your immune response.

*tucks in Lilibet into bed* :therethere: as the old smiley used to be. Be well, and hope this passes soon. Remember, fever is a good thing with immune response (per Dr. C, Dr. S, Dr. H)

Well, that makes sense, @dixiegirl1035. I’d love to be a super producer! I took the Tylenol for the aches before I felt feverish. I should have known a fever might be on the way and I won’t take any more. I appreciate the tuck into bed!

 

[Inthedetails]

 

[MajorHoople]

A week ago today I had my first Pfizer. There were no side effect worth mentioning. I asked for and received the vaccination in my thigh rather than in my shoulder. I'll report again after the second dose.

I enthusiastically recommend the thigh. I think it's much better.

 

[Inthedetails]

A week ago today I had my first Pfizer. There were no side effect worth mentioning. I asked for and received the vaccination in my thigh rather than in my shoulder. I'll report again after the second dose.

I enthusiastically recommend the thigh. I think it's much better.

Curious - what difference does it make to get it in the thigh or shoulder?

I already had my shots and I really wouldn't want to lift my skirt in the big room full of people where I got my shots anyway. I guess people in warmer climates could wear shorts. It was cold when I got my shots.

I'm genuinely curious.

 

[zecats]

All I got was a lousy sticker.

Same. A sticker each time, two to choose from. My mom got stickers and a little ball of lip gloss. She had her shot at a local hospital.

 

[acutename]

Canada Will Require Using A Vaccine Passport For Entry

As more people around the world become vaccinated and the summer travel season approaches, countries around the world are scrambling to get digital health certification programs in place. French President Emmanuel Macron recently told CBS’s “Face the Nation” that Americans who are vaccinated or able to show a negative Covid-19 test result may be able to travel to France as soon as this summer, thanks to the European Union’s plans for a digital green certificate.

Like the United States, Canada has been in talks with other countries about finding consensus on universally acceptable solutions. “I am meeting on a regular basis with my G7 counterparts and this is an ongoing conversation about how that might look and how we might be able to have some sort of standardized approach to this,” Hajdu told the CBC.

if these countries had brains, they would just set up a database so that people would not need to carry cards...IMHO

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Curious - what difference does it make to get it in the thigh or shoulder?

I already had my shots and I really wouldn't want to lift my skirt in the big room full of people where I got my shots anyway. I guess people in warmer climates could wear shorts. It was cold when I got my shots.

I'm genuinely curious.

Some intra-muscular injections are quite painful to some people, so getting the shot in hip or thigh might be preferable to ease discomfort. When I was getting B12 injections, I was given the option of having the shots in my hip instead of arm but didn't find the injection to be uncomfortable enough to warrant that. I had B12 injections for about a year until my levels were maintained. Since many people are getting their Covid vaccinations in crowded public settings, it isn't practical to have the shot in thigh or hip. IMO

 

[Inthedetails]

Same. A sticker each time, two to choose from. My mom got stickers and a little ball of lip gloss. She had her shot at a local hospital.

Souvenirs from the past year: Voting stickers and vaccine stickers.

 

[ADoyle90815]

Got the first Moderna shot on 3/9 and the second on 4/6. The first shot was just a sore arm, and the second shot is when I had muscle aches that was more like overdoing a workout.

 

[Inthedetails]

Another Reluctant family member got the shot! She loves to travel and I suspect the idea of being restricted from flights/countries motivated her. In the past she had to take vaccines for certain trips and I think she finally put the covid vax in that category. Whatever works.

 

[Natasha Mullins]

Got my second Pfizer dose today! I feel totally fine so far. From what I've seen, most of the people that have gotten sick after their vaccine usually have similar reactions to the flu shot or other regular vaccines. I could prove myself wrong though haha.

I'm so unbelievably happy that I can go see my friends and travel! I was supposed to go to Thailand right as the pandemic hit so I had to cancel and I've barely been out of my county since then. I have so many trips I want to plan XD

If anyone is reluctant to get the vaccine because of side effects please remember that most vaccines have mild to moderate side effects because your immune system is doing its thing. Because this vaccine is new we're all talking about and noticing mild side effects we normally wouldn't. Also, keep in mind that your immune system likely hasn't been exposed to any viruses in almost a year so it's normal to have more of a reaction. If you're healthy and have had a variety of different vaccines in the past you will be fine with this one. I've had a lot of travel vaccines and I can confirm that this is absolutely nothing compared to the Typhoid vaccine (in my experience). Risking feeling icky for a few days is worth it for your long-term health and the health of those around you. Plus you can go do fun things like traveling and watching live events again!

 

[Inthedetails]

"There are now more than 140 US colleges and universities requiring students to receive the Covid-19 vaccine before returning to campus in the fall, with the number growing each day. Harvard University became the last of the Ivy League schools to join the list Weds."

https://twitter.com/AnaCabrera/status/1390380429153275905