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no_hypocrisy

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Tue May 28, 2024, 06:55 PM May 2024

I'm apprehensive/nervous about my next Covid booster. [View all]

(Don't jump on me. I ran to get the original Covid vaccine. Waited on line 2 hours. Have had 3-4 boosters so far.)

I don't want to contract Covid. I'm over 65 and anything can happen without the booster.

However . . . . the last booster gave me quite a side effect last October. For about six months, I suffered a disabling rheumatism in both knees, in the ankles. Pain and weakness. I hobbled. It took me over 5 minutes to maneuver to take the first step of stairs going down in my hallway. I had a valid fear that my leg would collapse between the pain/weakness and taking the weight of my body. I clutched the rail/banister in fear of falling down. Ascending the stairs, I no longer could use alternate legs. I had to use a cane at times.

My Primary Physician confirmed my fears that the antibodies from the booster vaccine attacked my knee and leg joints.

I no longer have the pain and weakness. No problems walking and/or with stairs.

I've opted for Pfizer for all my shots.

I'll get the booster, but I'm expecting to get the same side effects.

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