COVID-19 (Coronavirus) discussion

Duke · 19 Sep 2023 at 21:12

SexyGreyFox said:
I've got Covid bought back from Belfast
My problem is I have my booster/flu jab on Oct 1st but my wife says I'm not supposed to have it, I have to wait 28 days.
So what would be the problem if I did have it earlier?

You’re likely to have natural immunity for now, so I personally wouldn’t bother with a covid jab anytime soon.

Rroff · 19 Sep 2023 at 21:18

Duke said:
You’re likely to have natural immunity for now, so I personally wouldn’t bother with a covid jab anytime soon.

Kind of concerning, and I think for the most part this is since November 21 so not even 2 years, how many people are on their 4th or 5th bout of it, though it seems to be a relatively small group of the same people. My boss must be absolutely sick and tired of it by now - on top of that he had an absolute stinker of a flu like thing which went around last Christmas as well - somehow I managed to dodge that and get COVID instead. Annoyingly it doesn't seem to be changing these people's attitudes towards it though and they risk seeding it to everyone else.

SexyGreyFox · 19 Sep 2023 at 21:28

Duke said:
You’re likely to have natural immunity for now, so I personally wouldn’t bother with a covid jab anytime soon.

I work closely with Infection Control at work so there's no chance I'm not having it and also with my long list of comorbidities.
Anyway I got my answer off one of the IC Nurses and he told me to wait 28 days.

Tephnos · 19 Sep 2023 at 21:54

SexyGreyFox said:
I've got Covid bought back from Belfast
My problem is I have my booster/flu jab on Oct 1st but my wife says I'm not supposed to have it, I have to wait 28 days.
So what would be the problem if I did have it earlier?

Wait 4 months. Virtually pointless getting it before then. You've already been boosted from having COVID.

xaldub · 19 Sep 2023 at 22:21

Ayahuasca said:
My vision is still absolutely borked when using screens. Eye strain sets in fairly quickly and I’m still having bouts of double vision when changing focus.

I’ve seen my doctor, an optician and a neuro-ophthalmologist and nobody has any answers.

You could have dysautonomia. I developed similar visual problems following my first infection ( and subsequent LC ). Visual acuity tests and retinal screening are fine but ocular accomodation is erratic - this is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

the wopster · 20 Sep 2023 at 07:17

Tephnos said:
Wait 4 months. Virtually pointless getting it before then. You've already been boosted from having COVID.

Also pointless if it’s the BA2/5 version they give him, more likely to actually get the BQQ version in a few months.

SixTwoSix · 20 Sep 2023 at 07:48

Brother in law who lives with us has been floored after getting back from seeing family in Poland. Confirmed covid test last night and he can barely stand. His/my wifes mum had to be admitted to hospital briefly yesterday with it for some checks but is back home and both his kids have it but only have mild cold symptoms.

Tykey · 20 Sep 2023 at 10:55

5 weeks since having covid for the 1st time i'm more or less over it but i've still got a lingering slight cough/built up phlegm feeling in my chest/throat, never had this with any flu i've had.

potatolord · 20 Sep 2023 at 12:46

I am on what I think is my third day of covid.

I did a test yesterday and it showed positive before the fluid reached the control marker, so I have a proper dose!

Last night the sweating reduced slightly. I have a very runny nose and slight cough.

It's annoying.

alexakasloth · 20 Sep 2023 at 13:05

Tried the walk in clinic at the pharmacy the NHS app said to go to, they said that its incorrect and they are not doing walk in appointments. I should have phoned before I went!
Booster jab booked for next week, hopefully side effects are minimal as it's my wifes birthday shortly after.

cheesefest · 20 Sep 2023 at 16:19

Had the flu vaccine for 20 years or so. Normally just get a sore arm and nothing else.

4 days after this year’s vaccine, I had diarrhoea and dizziness. Plus fainted with no warning at work - paramedics called to check my BP and heart rate etc. A manager drove me home. GP contacted me to being referred to wear an ECG for 24 hours, as had history of being lightheaded and my BP was lower than expected.

Now got my Covid booster just over a fortnight away. Should I keep the appointment or postpone it for another 1-2 weeks?

Goodie · 20 Sep 2023 at 16:32

cheesefest said:
Had the flu vaccine for 20 years or so. Normally just get a sore arm and nothing else.

4 days after this year’s vaccine, I had diarrhoea and dizziness. Plus fainted with no warning at work - paramedics called to check my BP and heart rate etc. A manager drove me home. GP contacted me to being referred to wear an ECG for 24 hours, as had history of being lightheaded and my BP was lower than expected.

Now got my Covid booster just over a fortnight away. Should I keep the appointment or postpone it for another 1-2 weeks?

Conversation to be had with your gp really.

cheesefest · 20 Sep 2023 at 18:53

Goodie said:
Conversation to be had with your gp really.

I will do

Rroff · 20 Sep 2023 at 18:59

potatolord said:
I am on what I think is my third day of covid.

I did a test yesterday and it showed positive before the fluid reached the control marker, so I have a proper dose!

Last night the sweating reduced slightly. I have a very runny nose and slight cough.

It's annoying.

The FlowFlex tests seem really accurate and rapid if you have COVID proper and probably a fairly good indication of how infectious you are i.e. when they are almost instantly turning to a distinct line vs when they start to fade, or not showing positive at all for the first 1-2 days of symptoms where you might not be infectious yet even.

Goodie · 20 Sep 2023 at 18:59

cheesefest said:
I will do

plenty of fluid in the meantime. Feel well soon

Orangeade · 20 Sep 2023 at 19:01

cheesefest said:
She's 95 and had three boosters

Fear of death is strong in this one haha.

cheesefest said:
Had the flu vaccine for 20 years or so. Normally just get a sore arm and nothing else.

4 days after this year’s vaccine, I had diarrhoea and dizziness. Plus fainted with no warning at work - paramedics called to check my BP and heart rate etc. A manager drove me home. GP contacted me to being referred to wear an ECG for 24 hours, as had history of being lightheaded and my BP was lower than expected.

Now got my Covid booster just over a fortnight away. Should I keep the appointment or postpone it for another 1-2 weeks?

This must be a wind up.

Mr Jack · 20 Sep 2023 at 19:35

cheesefest said:
4 days after this year’s vaccine, I had diarrhoea and dizziness. Plus fainted with no warning at work - paramedics called to check my BP and heart rate etc. A manager drove me home. GP contacted me to being referred to wear an ECG for 24 hours, as had history of being lightheaded and my BP was lower than expected.

Most likely, these symptoms are unrelated to the vaccine. An infection picked up near in time, or an unrelated issue.

Now got my Covid booster just over a fortnight away. Should I keep the appointment or postpone it for another 1-2 weeks?

It's generally advisable to avoid vaccinations when you're not at full health. If you're feeling off colour probably best to wait a little, but listen to your GP not numpties on the webs.

maschio · 20 Sep 2023 at 23:25

i had already decided that i would not be getting any more, however this is not good reading..

Modified version

The OpenVAERS Project allows browsing and searching of the VAERS reportshttps://vaers.hhs.govhttps://vaers.hhs.gov/docs/VAERSDataUseGuide_November2020.pdfhtt...

www.youtube.com

Malevolence · 21 Sep 2023 at 04:53

cheesefest said:
Had the flu vaccine for 20 years or so. Normally just get a sore arm and nothing else.

4 days after this year’s vaccine, I had diarrhoea and dizziness. Plus fainted with no warning at work - paramedics called to check my BP and heart rate etc. A manager drove me home. GP contacted me to being referred to wear an ECG for 24 hours, as had history of being lightheaded and my BP was lower than expected.

Now got my Covid booster just over a fortnight away. Should I keep the appointment or postpone it for another 1-2 weeks?

Seeing as you'd lost consciousness and your obs were of so much a concern that your GP feels the need to contact you and recommends you wear an ECG monitor, did the paramedics not suggest they take you to the ED?

Puzzled · 23 Sep 2023 at 22:34

woppy101 said:
Also pointless if it’s the BA2/5 version they give him, more likely to actually get the BQQ version in a few months.

Are they giving out the updated vaccine for the new variant yet?

Colleague had his booster the other day but they didn't tell him if it was the new one. Paperwork said omicron 4.5 apparently