I had some of the vaccines in preparation for the DMT at 3pm today -
Shingles, tetanus, flu, meningitis - 2 in each shoulder.
I’ll be at another appointment in a few weeks for a couple more.
My shoulders are a bit tender, my forearms ache a little, I’ve had a couple of hot flushes and, I’ve got a slight headache. It’s nothing that a couple of paracetamol, a nice cuppa and, a good night’s kip won’t sort out.
If I’d have known that I would feel like I’ve been hit by a bus today, I would have probably not had those vaccines. I almost didn’t. I had been looking into and considering going the self care route for this whole mess. All my life I’ve turned down their jabs and pills in favour of keeping myself in top condition and, apart from the odd minor cold over the years - it’s always worked well for me.
Ah well, I suppose I’m into the process now and will just have to see it through
Up yours MS. up yours man made drugs.
I’m going to finish this cup of tea then have a Jaffa cake, then walk the dog. A few things that I like should help me to be less of a grumpy prick today
Jon i find when i get my vaccines moving my arms about for a day or two helps, a nurse told me that. Might be a bit late as you as got them yesterday, if you get them again try it and see if it works for you too. Good luck mate.
Yes, they felt like a lot while they were going into my shoulders
My MS nurse also takes care of me for my epilepsy. The neuro consultant is good aswell. They’re both very thorough, probably because I had what they call an Atypical and quite nasty start to all this.
Comfort food is great. I am trying to be a good boy though but, tonight I’m cooking sweet and sour chicken balls with fried frice. It’s still good to have a treat from time to time. Plus, I’ve got the wallpaper off and, my missus likes my cooking so, Happy days
Hi Clare. It’s a shame that your husband isn’t too fond of your cooking - you can’t beat a good home cooked meal
I cheated a bit tonight - chicken balls from Iceland because I don’t know how to do that batter yet. I can make chicken or vegetable Pakora myself ok but, I’m still trying to figure out the Chinese takeaway batter.
Yes, it has indeed been a long road so far. This all started for me in late 2023 then, after all sorts of tests, I was finally diagnosed in March this year now, I’m at the vaccine stage then, a few more tests before neurology put me on my chosen DMT. Well, at least I’ve found out that I’m actually pretty patient and, I don’t like changes .
Wow Jon ive shied away from injections, I never know what to believe. But if it works for you I’m so pleased. I tend to spend my life in isolation. Good luck
I Don’t mind the injections really. It’s the side effects that I’m not fond of- I’ve had loads of canulas, blood tests, a couple of lumbar punctures and a brain biopsy until now. I suppose I just don’t like not being in control of any of the process but, I’ll be administering my own DMT when it comes to it with the auto injector pens so, it’s not too bad and, it’s better than a relapse x
I cant really complain I’m not on any meds apart from pain killers. My legs dont work & my balance a rocky road. My bowel&bladder are my worst enemies. But hey I can laugh, joke drag myself up and refuse to be beaten. There is still lots of the old determined Maz in there. Im a warrior because I can take it. Be lucky
Sorry to hear that mate. I consider myself quite lucky at the moment. The worst I really get for now apart from the dodgy eyes and epilepsy is the urgency to pee at inconvenient times.
I admire your spirit - I think we do have to keep the will to fight alive
I wish I was till doing press ups but, I think I’m a little way off those just yet. I’ve had some muscle wastage. I think I caused frozen shoulders a few months ago by pushing it too far. Resistance bands are working ok for me at the moment though
Sounds like you’ve handled it really well, especially having so many vaccines at once! Hopefully the tenderness and headache settle quickly. Good luck with the next round of appointments.
To be fair, It wasn’t too bad really. I’m just not used to feeling rough like that so, I did get a bit grumpy when the effects came along. I’m hoping the next ones will be better
I suppose they have to be done so, better to just crack on and push though it.
You were brave having lots in one go! Maybe better to get them all out of the way in less appointments though rather than spacing them out though!!
I felt rough doing 2 at a time spacing them out and found shingles jabs no fun at all! However, if thats how the vaccines feel would take that over having the real thing any day!!
Hope the next ones go well for you so you are prepared & ready for your DMT. Hopefully you wont need it & feel better next time around, but if you can maybe plan a couple of days after next jabs to relax & recover… maybe queue up a few decent films on netflix and get in the jaffa cakes!
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take that over having the real thing any day!!