You'll be fine...just relax. Be good to yourself. Its usually the second shot that gives you any kind of fatigue other than the normal sore arm for a couple days. No big deal for the 4 of us that got shots together in a big drive thru "hub"...it was a fun time, really enjoyable to see the grass roots effort so organized and happy to be there.
Anybody scheduled for vaccination yet?
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MickaC
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Thank you Liberty.......your pep talk will help a lot.
JonDouglas
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If you want to worry, try worrying about getting hit by lightning on you way to the appt. There is probably a greater chance of that happening than having any lasting bad thing happening from the vaccination.
Good luck Micka, nothing to be nervous about, take a deep breath and stay calm.
I had the two shot Moderna with mild side effects that night and the next day. My husband got the Johnson&Johnson with no side effects at all. We're both happy we got it done. I made two sided copies of our cards to keep in our wallets in case we need them for something.
StarSong
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Same here with Moderna.Good luck Micka, nothing to be nervous about, take a deep breath and stay calm.
Hubby & I photographed our cards and texted the photos to each other so we each have electronic copies of both.
Chris21E
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That is great, I'm waiting to see how much I will be able to do.
I did see one of my senior friend in her 80, also got vaccinated and we spent time without our mask, felt great...
Judycat
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Went to the doc the on May 17th. The doc arranged the first Moderna shot on May 19th for me. When I got the shot, they gave me my vaccination card with an appointment for the 2nd shot June 16th. When I get that, I'll have a completed vaccination card, and two weeks later I can go without a mask. We'll see how that works out. Don't really care anymore.
Chris21E
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That is how I'm feeling, suffering from the negative news overload, to the point I keep forgetting to wear the mask and having to go back to get mine.
With the heat, it's getting harder to wear... Imagine trying to war it when it gets around 110F out here...
Judycat
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I'm thinking about how uncomfortable it will be in the heat as well.
MickaC
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Got my first Moderna shot yesterday......all went well......arm a little sore.....no other issues.
After 28 days, can get my 2nd one.
After 28 days, can get my 2nd one.
Chris21E
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That was my first few hours after, then I got very sleepy soon after. No fever, just got hot and cold. After second shot felt great.
Still feel fine Staying hydrated helps and eating protein.
Chris21E
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I agree, no need to justify at this point, I got to be a senior, not bragging, it's not fun, still, we try and manage. Hugs
we are all good no matter our choice.
Verisure
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As I was saying, I got the first injection recently with the second one scheduled for 10 weeks after. OK. But in the middle of this week I felt a cold coming on so I took a new COVID test. I found out yesterday that I have the virus and now we (me and my family) must self-quarantine ourselves by not leaving the house for one week. But then what? Anyone else been in this situation?
mellowyellow
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What a shock, this is really a serious outcome, hope you keep us updated as to what happens next.
Verisure
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Thank you. I'm 74, I've got high blood pressure and a pacemaker. I guess the prognosis is that if I'm not dead in 7 days I might survive? So far I feel that I've got a normal cold. True, my sense of smell is gone but isn't that also normal with a stuffed-up nose? So, I'll keep you updated but if you don't hear from me .....
StarSong
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When did you get the first vaccine?
I'm sorry that you've got the virus and hope you don't have too terrible a bout with it. I had it the end of December and was pretty sick for a few days - feverish, burning sinuses, body aches, chills. A cough and shortness of breath developed as the other symptoms wound down. Unfortunately, the shortness of breath, which was bad enough to require inhalant steroids, persisted for 2-1/2 months. Everything has resolved now. I had no underlying conditions.
Not sure if that helps you at all, but I typed it out in case it does.
Verisure
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I got the first jab five weeks ago with five more weeks for the second scheduled one.
I am hoping not to suffer too much no matter what happens. Yes, I have the normal cold sensations along with sweaty nights and body aches, only a slight sensation of fever although I haven’t taken my temperature so it can’t be too bad. No vomiting or sinus discomfort other than a runny nose. Slight cough and itchy throat, nothing extreme. I do experience shortness of breath but only when I wake after some (but not much) sleep. I slept about only 4 hours last night. To tell you the truth I feel like I’m going through a normal cold except for my sense of smell. Today I tested it by lighting incense and opening a jar of horseradish. Sticking my nose over them and inhaling deeply had no effect whatsoever. I can smell nothing. As I say, it isn’t too bad yet but it is only day-two of the diagnose. Should I expect it to get worse during the course of the next few days?
It is very good to hear that you have recovered well. Were you confident during the whole ordeal that it would all subside? My wife is fretting over it but my son is pleased with not having to attend school all next week.
Oh yes, your response most certainly helps! You are very much appreciated. Thank you.
Kaila
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Of course, that is an upsetting shock for sure,
and none of us can know what will happen specifically for you;
but there is actually a possibility that you will not get any worse, and you could recover as if from a cold, even though it surely is not a cold.
I am glad that so far, you don't have worse symptoms than you do, and I will hope you will not, or that they too, will be mild and short-lived.
We are all very sorry this happened to you, though. Take care, and we hope you can keep us posted.
and none of us can know what will happen specifically for you;
but there is actually a possibility that you will not get any worse, and you could recover as if from a cold, even though it surely is not a cold.
I am glad that so far, you don't have worse symptoms than you do, and I will hope you will not, or that they too, will be mild and short-lived.
We are all very sorry this happened to you, though. Take care, and we hope you can keep us posted.
StarSong
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I was never seriously ill so I expected to recover completely. During the early part I took Nyquil and Dayquil - both were great at managing the symptoms.
Taking steroids for so long afterwards was worrisome, but my lungs just weren't up to par and needed the medication.
With your first vaccine so far behind you, I'd hope and expect you'll have a light case. The first vaccine should have introduced your body to the virus and you likely built up antibodies in that five weeks.
My husband and daughter both had smell/taste issues, but those symptoms resolved gradually within a couple of months. No long-term problems for any of us.
Wishing you well.
Taking steroids for so long afterwards was worrisome, but my lungs just weren't up to par and needed the medication.
With your first vaccine so far behind you, I'd hope and expect you'll have a light case. The first vaccine should have introduced your body to the virus and you likely built up antibodies in that five weeks.
My husband and daughter both had smell/taste issues, but those symptoms resolved gradually within a couple of months. No long-term problems for any of us.
Wishing you well.
Kaila
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I too, thought this is a real possibility, and something we can all hope for, for you and your family.
Btw, Verisure, it's so very understandable that your wife is worried, as the unknown can feel very daunting, for valid reasons.
Verisure
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Thank you very much.
Verisure
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"Nyquil and Dayquil"? Are those sleeping aids or cold remedies?
I had all the symptoms you mentioned, Starsong, except one (didn't lose my sense of taste or smell), but I didn't even have Covid. It was just my reaction to the vaccine. It lasted about a day and a half and was probably much milder than the version of those symptoms that people get with the actual disease. But it was enough to give me a taste of it; it wasn't fun!
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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Cold remedies. Nyquil also has a sleeping aid in it. Sorry, forgot you're in Sweden.
Here's what a blogger in Sweden says about it... not sure if this will help you or not.
https://survivinglifeinsweden.blogspot.com/2010/12/swedish-rules-drugs-are-bad-mkay.html