Project 52

[mrs_sweetpeach]

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My nose is running and I have one heck of headache, so this may make even less sense than normal. We stopped at our Costco Pharmacy on the way into work yesterday to receive our second shingles vaccines. What with what we've learned about the COVID vaccine (which we are still waiting for) I decided it was best to skip my doses of pain-killer and anti-inflammatory medicines last night and this morning. I think that's why my head hurts and why I can't stop yawning. I was up most of last night noticing how pain was bouncing around inside my body. Which joint/body part hurt worst worst changed every few minutes. Right now it is still bouncing between the spot on my arm where I got the injection, my opposite wrist, the small of my back, and my left ankle. Well, and my head but that one is constant and my eyes are tearing too. The pain isn't that bad, probably not going above a 3 on a 10-point scale and generally hanging out around a 2, but I'm tired and the repeated twinges keep calling me for attention. I'm looking forward to having my normal dose of medicines before bed tonight.

We took last Friday as a vacation day because jebra was working online security for Fur Squared and needed to be home to do it. I was happy to stay home as I planned to attend RootsTech. I spent most of the day watching speaker presentations and product demonstrations and ended up massively frustrated. The chat feature would not work and what I saw on my computer was not what the demo said I should see. As in I think a whole lot of stuff just wasn't visible to me.

Ironically, although we had Friday off from work we had to get up even earlier than usual because the furnace technician was coming to give the furnace its annual inspection. In the evening I popped in on the Cranky Women for an hour, then jumped off to attend a Zoom Birthday Party. It was the first one I've ever attended and I had a lot of fun meeting the birthday girl's friends from other social circles.

Saturday was back to RootsTech, interrupted by a number of panels at Fur Squared. Man do I ever miss my furry friends. I finished the day with the usual routine of time on my exercise bike, taking a shower, and getting ready for bed.

Sunday morning I zoomed with the Stitch & Bitch folks, finished knitting a hat, and then alternated watching that week's (repeated) episode of Midsomer Murders and watching the main stage at Fur Squared.

Monday was March 1st and back to work. Tuesday we got our shingles vaccines followed by work and social knitting with the Black Sheep.

Scrapbook papers & elements from the kit Bohemian Breeze
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Comments

[wpadmirer]

That second shot kicked my ass. I ran a fever and was sick for two days. You're doing much better than I did.

I'm glad you're not feeling too bad.

I'm also glad you had a good weekend, even if it was all virtual. You've always spoken so fondly of the furries that I have a really nice impression of them.

[siberian_skys]

I waited too long to get my shingles shot. Now I'm waiting to do it after I eventually get my COVID and who knows when that will be. I just didn't want to get it and then miss out and have to wait on the COVID. It doesn't sound like that's shots that I want to get close to each other. Too much to do too little time. I'm glad you're okay. I still love that hat.

[mrs_sweetpeach]

I figure (based on absolutely nothing) that a month between the two types of shots should be long enough. Do you have any guesses as to when you'll be able to get your COVID shot? If you think it'll be a month or two, I think you should consider getting your shingles shot now rather than waiting.

[siberian_skys]

I wish I knew I'd be able to get the COVID shot. The governor doesn't follow CDC guidelines. He does what he wants. Every time I think I have a good idea then he does something else. What a pain in the ass that man is. I just don't want to lose my chance if it comes up, because I just got the shingles. I'm also worried about getting sick. It's allergy season down here and my cough is back. I don't know if that's going to make the shingles shot worse. I am frustrated. I live in a county that seems to not understand the need to wear a mask. I'm getting tired of being cooped-up and I'm pretty much a homebody. That's ironic. I know I'm not alone, I just don't know what the right decision is. Every thing seems wrong. It doesn't help that I'm still trying to deal with Mom's house. And all the crap that needs to be done and all the crazy isn't making the mourning process any easier. If it's not one thing it's another.

[mrs_sweetpeach]

Just looked up info on timing the two and read this:

Dr. Steve Threlkeld, co-chair of the infection control program at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, said, as with almost everything related to the novel coronavirus, there was some uncertainty on this topic. While there are no known risks to getting the COVID-19 vaccine and another vaccine back-to-back, doctors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's best to wait if possible.

“In terms of trying to be sure and being uniform and making sure that there’s nothing that we’re unaware of that could have any kind of interaction, the party line has been to separate all vaccines by 14 days," Threlkeld said.

(source: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/coronavirus/2021/01/26/covid-19-vaccine-shingles-flu-shots-waiting-periods/6678361002/ )

[mrs_sweetpeach]

And also this:

In general:

• Do not schedule your first dose of shingles vaccine in the 14 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.


• After dose one of the COVID-19 vaccine: Do not get any other vaccines until you have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Wait at least 28 days after the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.


• Your second dose of the shingles vaccine can be given 2-6 months after your first dose. When making your appointment, tell your immunization provider the date of your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

(Source: https://immunizebc.ca/ask-us/questions/i-am-planning-get-shingles-vaccine-and-covid-19-vaccine-when-i-am-eligible-can-i )

[siberian_skys]

Thank you. I keep wondering about what to do since both are a two shot series unless I luck out and get the Johnson and Johnson. Crazy things to have to worry about these days.

[mrs_sweetpeach]

I wish I lived close to you lend you a hand with the house stuff.

Are you like me and live on Mucinex during allergy season? I find it helps a lot with the cough. (Not that I'm not on other allergy medicines too, both OTC and prescription.)

Among my knitting friends who have had the COVID shot, half report no side-effects whatsoever while the others report feeling sick and having trouble getting warm even when under mounds of blankets for the first day or two. Nothing worse and nothing beyond that.

[siberian_skys]

Fortunately I haven't had to get on Muscinex yet, but I have had out my inhaler once or twice. I've got to get some more allergy medicine. I''m glad you mentioned that.

I'm actually more afraid of the Shingles shot than I am the COVID. That might be because I'm terrified of catching COVID though Shingles is nasty, too, but at least won't end me on a ventilator. I couldn't do that. That has to be the worst thing in the world. I still remember my dad being on one.