Covid - news and views

brue replied on 08/02/2021 13:35

brue

Posted on 08/02/2021 13:35

It's good to hear that members of CT are receiving their vaccinations, good luck to all those yet to have theirs. It seems like a long haul till we get everyone sorted and hear the results of the present vaccines.

I'm leaving this open for non political comments as per the guidelines. Hope you can add your own experiences and thoughts.

My first jab comes up tomorrow, I'm so glad we have research institutions that have got us this far! And I am planning breaks away in the hope of improvements on the horizon.

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DSB replied on 26/04/2021 23:02

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Posted on 26/04/2021 22:48 by KjellNN

The day after my first vaccination I felt really cold all day, it was very unpleasant, but this time round I had no side effects at all, which was a relief.

OH had her second on Friday and only had a bit of a sore arm for a day, same as with her first.

DIL, who is 47, has just been sent an appointment for her first vaccination, they seem to be concentrating on second vaccinations meantime up here.

Posted on 26/04/2021 23:02

Some folk who had side effects after the first jab have told me that it was better the second time. I' m still going to be taking a few paracetamol either side of the jab, to help ward off any uncomfortable feelings!!!

David

LLM replied on 27/04/2021 07:42

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Posted on 27/04/2021 07:42

To late now for most of us but there does seem to be some correlation between taking a daily does of vitamin D and not having any after effects. I was on the pills prior to my first jab and no side effects whatsoever. I stopped taking them when the sun came out and had a really bad time after my second jab. Just coincidence perhaps.

Whittakerr replied on 27/04/2021 08:29

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Posted on 27/04/2021 07:42 by LLM

To late now for most of us but there does seem to be some correlation between taking a daily does of vitamin D and not having any after effects. I was on the pills prior to my first jab and no side effects whatsoever. I stopped taking them when the sun came out and had a really bad time after my second jab. Just coincidence perhaps.

Posted on 27/04/2021 08:29

Yes, probably coincidence. I've never taken vitamin D supplement in my life and had no adverse effect whatsoever to my first jab. not had my second yet.

brue replied on 27/04/2021 08:40

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Posted on 26/04/2021 23:02 by DSB

Some folk who had side effects after the first jab have told me that it was better the second time. I' m still going to be taking a few paracetamol either side of the jab, to help ward off any uncomfortable feelings!!!

David

Posted on 27/04/2021 08:40

I ignored the paracetamol advice the first time round but it definitely helped yesterday for the booster!

cyberyacht replied on 27/04/2021 08:52

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Posted on 27/04/2021 08:52

Felt grotty for a day on both occasions, the day after my Pfizer jab.

DavidKlyne replied on 27/04/2021 10:14

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Posted on 27/04/2021 07:42 by LLM

To late now for most of us but there does seem to be some correlation between taking a daily does of vitamin D and not having any after effects. I was on the pills prior to my first jab and no side effects whatsoever. I stopped taking them when the sun came out and had a really bad time after my second jab. Just coincidence perhaps.

Posted on 27/04/2021 10:14

If you look at it logically Vitamin D strengthens the immune system so when you have something alien injected into you it is possible that you could get slightly worse side effects because the Vitamin D is trying to protect you? We both take Vitamin D and both suffered side effects. We get our second dose this week so we shall see.

Not sure people should stop taking Vitamin D just because the sun has come out unless you spend a great deal of time outdoor and exposed to the sun? I have cut my usual dose in half for the summer but will up it again towards the end of September.

David

Takethedogalong replied on 27/04/2021 10:35

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Posted on 27/04/2021 07:42 by LLM

To late now for most of us but there does seem to be some correlation between taking a daily does of vitamin D and not having any after effects. I was on the pills prior to my first jab and no side effects whatsoever. I stopped taking them when the sun came out and had a really bad time after my second jab. Just coincidence perhaps.

Posted on 27/04/2021 10:35

Interesting....... we take Vit D through Winter months, and as we do spend a great deal of time out of doors, had knocked it off around a month ago. I had no side effects whatsoever with jab one, but did feel a bit achy and feverish yesterday, although I was toiling in a hot greenhouse for around three hours, lifting and handling. Ok this morning, but still a bit stiff. Pfizer, jabbed on Sunday.

LLM replied on 27/04/2021 10:46

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Posted on 27/04/2021 10:14 by DavidKlyne

If you look at it logically Vitamin D strengthens the immune system so when you have something alien injected into you it is possible that you could get slightly worse side effects because the Vitamin D is trying to protect you? We both take Vitamin D and both suffered side effects. We get our second dose this week so we shall see.

Not sure people should stop taking Vitamin D just because the sun has come out unless you spend a great deal of time outdoor and exposed to the sun? I have cut my usual dose in half for the summer but will up it again towards the end of September.

David

Posted on 27/04/2021 10:46

It is generally accepted that in reasonable sunlight a person with light skin will will get their daily dose in about 15 minutes. With darker skin it can take up to two hours.

Tinwheeler replied on 27/04/2021 10:55

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Posted on 27/04/2021 10:55

I can't take Vit D as it causes unpleasant side effects all on its own.

Consequently, I had both my Pfizer jabs without taking any supplements and had nothing more than a slightly sore arm on both occasions.🤷‍♂️

JVB66 replied on 27/04/2021 11:06

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Posted on 27/04/2021 08:40 by brue

I ignored the paracetamol advice the first time round but it definitely helped yesterday for the booster!

Posted on 27/04/2021 11:06

As I was told a couple of weeks ago by a member of the team at Imperial college

Paracetamol is far more dangerous as is the contraceptive pill than ever having the Oxford jab

She is very sad that social media is being used ,and some still believe, to tell people that the covid virus is a hoax ,when we are spending many hours a week trying to find ways of controlling it

Ps her Labrador pup is called Gizmo

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