GottaLaff ,
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Yesterday’s COVID shot hit me like a freight train. I’m pretty useless today. ☹️

thezenlady ,
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@GottaLaff

I certainly can relate. I always interpret this reaction is that the vaccine is working.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@thezenlady Me too

AchillesTang ,
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@GottaLaff Ugh, I always have that issue (though switching from Moderna to Pfizer helped some). But it’s miserable and I hope you’re feeling better very soon.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@AchillesTang Thanks. Still feel like crap.

dshan ,
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@GottaLaff A friend of mine recently had a Covid booster and ended up in hospital for two days, including a blood transfusion (she's fine now). First time she's ever had a bad reaction to a Covid shot (or any other vaccination). Um, she is 96 years old though and has a few comorbidities ... 😉

GottaLaff OP ,
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@dshan Doesn't apply here, but sorry for her.

LiberalEd ,
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@GottaLaff

Agree with the others suggesting bed rest all day.

Since both COVID shot malaise and Mother's Day are perfect excuses to stay in bed all day and be served by family, it's tragic to combine them into one. Ask for a Mother's Day do-over next Sunday! 😉

GottaLaff OP ,
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@LiberalEd If only my kids were here! They're in Canada.

I have slept, rested all day. Still sub par.

Thank you!

DebR ,
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@GottaLaff Take it easy today and enjoy Mothers Day even though your kids aren’t with you today. Tomorrow is a big day! I won’t be home in the morning so I rely heavily on your reporting. ❤️💐🥀🌷

GottaLaff OP ,
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@DebR Ugh, I know, huge day, I'll be exhausted at the end.

That's why I'm glad we got our shots yesterday. Hopefully I'll be better.

Thank you! Have a happy MD!

ottaross ,
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@GottaLaff My very first one was like that - but thankfully resolved within 24hrs. The 6th one was like I'd had no shot at all. Seems each one is like rolling the dice.

GottaLaff OP ,
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@ottaross Yeah, I’ve had 1 or 2 like this out of 8.

ottaross ,
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@GottaLaff Oh, I forgot to offer unsolicited medical advice: Perhaps set up an IV of Ringer's lactate. I have no idea what it is, but it was popular in the re-runs of '70s emergency dramas. ;)

GottaLaff OP ,
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@ottaross I'm so glad you didn't offer unsolicited med advice.

Jorsh ,
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@GottaLaff

hugs you in the opposite side

GottaLaff OP ,
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@Jorsh Aww, lol

wendinoakland ,
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@GottaLaff Take it easy - a little rest day? ❤️‍🩹

GottaLaff OP ,
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@wendinoakland Definitely, thanks

KatM ,
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  • GottaLaff OP ,
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    @KatM Thanks sweetie. Will do!

    allisonhooper ,
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    @GottaLaff

    Oof! Take it easy and Happy Mother’s Day! Fingers crossed you get some good house news today!

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @allisonhooper Wouldn’t THAT be nice

    lisamelton ,
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    @GottaLaff Ouch! 😬 I suppose you already know to rest and hydrate. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon! That shot is still worth it. 🫂💜

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @lisamelton Oh I know, yes, thanks.

    But ugh.

    Hugs!

    sticklandtim ,
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    @GottaLaff
    Hope you feel better soon.
    Rest and recover - you have a lot going on.
    I always appreciate your work to keep us up to date.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @sticklandtim Thanks Tim!

    bradpatrick ,
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    @GottaLaff Glad you got it.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @bradpatrick It’s our 8th. We always get them.

    William3rd ,
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    @GottaLaff Take care of yourself. Boosters are no fun & a lottery for reactions.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @William3rd Thanks. It’s different every single time. This one is bad.

    William3rd ,
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    @GottaLaff Seems gender-specific. Spouse has been hit hardest.

    bhawthorne ,
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    @GottaLaff I got the Novavax booster on May 3rd (8th COVID jab to date), to complete my US Covid vaccine trifecta. Most of my covid vaccine immunizations and boosters have been Moderna, and they usually wipe me out for 24 hours. Pfizer made me feel a bit under the weather. Novavax (traditional protein-based vaccine instead of mRNA) left a bit of arm soreness and that’s it. YMMV.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @bhawthorne My 8th too. Moderna, like all of them we’ve gotten, but usually it’s not this bad.

    This one hit me like a brick.

    IzzyChambers ,
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    @GottaLaff @bhawthorne my last Covid booster in March (Moderna) hit me hard. The only one that has done that. Very sore shoulder and a fever.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @IzzyChambers @bhawthorne I’ve had other Modernas hit me, but the last few were mild. This one is a bitch.

    IzzyChambers ,
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    @GottaLaff @bhawthorne I took some acetominophen and was fine after that.

    PandaChronicle ,
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    @GottaLaff @bhawthorne
    when I got my last one I switched arms and it hit me kind of hard too.

    flyhigh ,
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    @GottaLaff Best wishes! I'm getting mine tomorrow morning and that means I'll be down until Thursday. (This will be shot number 7.)

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @flyhigh Mine is number 8.

    I hope you do better than I did!

    BobDoodle ,
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    @GottaLaff
    Give Hammy a big hug, you will feel so much better! 🐶

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @BobDoodle I would but my arm is so unbelievably sore that I can’t.

    D3jaBr3w ,
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    @GottaLaff Hoping for your quick recovery! Best soonest!

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @D3jaBr3w Many thanks!

    WJBL ,
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    @GottaLaff Moderna does the same with me. Pfizer barely registers. I feel like the more reaction ..the more robust the immunity. Fingers crossed, I am still Covid -free. Hopefully, your reaction doesn't keep you down too long. Ibuprofen and rest helps( if you are able).

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @WJBL Yeah, I agree.

    I plan on resting, taking Tylenol.

    Sanderde ,
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    @GottaLaff I’m absolutely fine after my boosters but my daughter suffers bigly(we both get Moderna). I’m retired and she’s a stressed out university professor so I’m going to say it’s the stress, which you’re no doubt under given the significant events you’re currently experiencing.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @Sanderde It’s Moderna, as always. Sometimes I get a mild reaction, but this one is a wallop

    old_hippie ,
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    @GottaLaff Take a day to lay in bed. Posts and house moving activities can wait a day. Feel better!

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @old_hippie Oh don’t worry. I have no choice.

    TheNovemberMan ,

    @GottaLaff ugh. Hope you recover quick! 🤒

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @TheNovemberMan Thanks, Me too. No sleep.

    LeslieVS1965 ,
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    @GottaLaff treat yourself well and soon you'll be fine and rarin' to go as ever!

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @LeslieVS1965 I always treat myself well 😊

    It’s temporary but this ones a doozy

    me_valentijn ,
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    @GottaLaff

    That either means it's working or the 5G is turning you into a lizard person 😀

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @me_valentijn That explains the tail.

    penpencilbrush ,
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    @GottaLaff Happens to me too. Nurse said it's a good thing, a sign that my immune system is on the job and paying attention. Good excuse to take a duvet day if you can.

    GottaLaff OP ,
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    @penpencilbrush Yeah, that’s what I always tell myself too.

    I’ll take it easy

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