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Brilliant_Rock
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I'm hoping to mix, if I can. I had an allergic reaction to both Pfizer. Maybe Moderna will be better for me.
Eliza, maybe, but I am doubtful. Of course until you take the Moderna you won't know for sure. But this is my reasoning. Moderna is very similar to Pfizer but it has even more active ingredient in the vaccine. So if anything your reaction might be exacerbated over the Pfizer. See my post in the booster thread. Tread carefully. If this were me I would get another Pfizer. More people have a (more severe) reaction to Moderna than Pfizer. And the reasoning is because Moderna has more in their vaccine (100mcg for the first two and 50 for the booster) than Pfizer (30 mcg)
Thanks, I did look at that too. My other half is uncomfortable with me mixing because of that reason as well- he looked it up too. I should have gone to urgent care the first time but I was very dumb and didn't. At that time, there was not much on people getting allergic reactions so I thought I would be laughed at if I went. I will load up on the Benadryl again as I did with shot two. Second time it helped to have it onboard. Still had breakthrough numbness and tingling in face, eye twitches, and throat still felt like it was closing up, but it was much much better than the first shot. I am thinking after looking at what you posted and more reading, I probably should stick with the Pfizer.
h, this makes me nervous. If you are going to get another shot, you might consider adding a 2nd generation antihistamine (like Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin) and Pepcid (which is an antihistamine targeted towards H2 receptors). I know some allergists have the ability to check for allergu to the most common allergenic ingredients in the vaccines (typically PEG/polysorbate)
Thank you! This is super helpful. I think that makes sense, especally because the Benadryl didn't stop the reaction on shot two and I still had breakthrough throat pain/tightness/feeling as though I couldn't swallow, plus the other things. Was better, but still there. The nurse at the health department told me to take Benadryl for the second, after I reported my issue with the first by phone. I appreciate the advice a lot- I just wish I knew what I was reacting to in the shot!
I have a a lot of sensitivities to topical products- lotion, creams, skin care, facial masks, even some soaps, etc., they cause rashes, red marks that act/heal like burns, swelling. I'm now wondering if maybe the polysorbate/PEG is part of the answer.
I got Moderna for the first two and Pfizer for my booster after doing research. For various reasons I felt it was the best way for me to go. My endocrinologist tested my antibodies last week and I was greater than 2500 which was the most they can test for...this doesn't mean I am protected or not but it just means I have lots of antibodies which is good.
I got a fever of 4 degrees over my norm with Moderna dose 2 and Pfizer as the booster. Plus sore arm and Covid arm with both Moderna vaccines. I was ill for approximately 36 hours with each shot IIRC. The Covid arm lasted for weeks however.
From here on in if getting three shots is the yearly norm I will continue to get Moderna for the first two and Pfizer for the booster. That is more than enough for my body I think. I might be fine with Pfizer for all 3 but I will stick with what I know produces antibodies for me.
Hopefully the booster can be re-designed so that it carries effectiveness over a year. 3 shots a year is a lot! I usually feel like crap the next day and don't feel like doing much, but would prefer to not use up 3 PTO days or 3 weekend days feeling like crap. I am sure as research progresses the vaccines will become more refined and have more lasting effects.
I agree. I feel really dreadful. I couldn’t tell if my arm is sore from the needle because I am aching everywhere. My feet are very tender.
I have also developed an ear ache in both ears.
Hopefully the booster can be re-designed so that it carries effectiveness over a year. 3 shots a year is a lot! I usually feel like crap the next day and don't feel like doing much, but would prefer to not use up 3 PTO days or 3 weekend days feeling like crap. I am sure as research progresses the vaccines will become more refined and have more lasting effects.
Feel better @GoldenTouch! Hopefully by tomorrow you will be much better.