Fibro and Moderna booster

[Gulfstream_Maggie]

Well yesterday I had my booster.

I was told it was a half dose but the person administering it didn't know why when asked. It turns out that all the blurb states a half dose is as effective as the full dose.

I suppose that remains to be seen.

A few hours following the jab an my left arm was aching. It was like a pulled muscle or as is someone had punched me in the top of my arm.

This morning my arm is still the same, I have other flu like aches and pains. Headaches also present, as is a feeling of nausea and loose bowel.

I think these are side effects of the vaccine and not fibro ..... but how can you be completely sure?

How's everyone else faring ?

[LeighBlyth]

With the timing, it sounds like effects of the vaccine, which should wear off after a day or two. Your arm might be sore for a week or so after an injection though.

How are you feeling now?

Take it easy and rest!

[Gulfstream_Maggie in reply to LeighBlyth]

I thought it was more the booster than fibro related to be honest.Luckily I already work from home so that's not an issue apart from feeling rough.

Didn't feel so bad today, I know I'm not 'right' but still a slight improvement from yesterday. I'm keeping up with the paracetamol which I think is helping.

Hoping to feel better again tomorrow.

Thank you for your concern 😊

[Cat00]

It's a half dose because Moderna was a 1 dose vaccination as opposed to Pfizer or Astra zenica which were 2, so a half dose is equivalent to 1 full dose.

[Gulfstream_Maggie in reply to Cat00]

Thanks Cat. I did try to research it to find out why the half dose but gave up as I was feeling so ropey!

[Cat00 in reply to Gulfstream_Maggie]

I've got my booster on the 21st and really want to have it but slightly dreading it at the same time. My husband was quite peaky for a few days and he's 'normal'. Got to try and survive kids possibly bringing Covid back from school and nursery and then if I get through that unscathed survive the booster in time for Christmas! 🙄