Really interesting link. Does show that what you are thinking of doing is really sensible and backed by evidence.She sent me this link in return. Interesting reading.
https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/03/the-covid-vaccine-why-give-two-if-one-will-do.html
Really interesting link. Does show that what you are thinking of doing is really sensible and backed by evidence.
Of course @alf_Josiah does have a very valid point. I don't envy you having to make the decision on whether or not to have the second vaccine.
I've been trying to decipher the edicts of Profs Whitty and Valance. They've both indicated the first dose gives a "good degree" of protection and the second optimal protection.Really interesting link. Does show that what you are thinking of doing is really sensible and backed by evidence.
Of course @alf_Josiah does have a very valid point. I don't envy you having to make the decision on whether or not to have the second vaccine.
I was emailing my American pen friend yesterday.
We were talking about the Pfizer vaccine.
It is the one I had.
I was saying that I was considering not having the second shot of the Pfizer.
Why?
A couple of reasons.
Although I had no adverse reaction to the Pfizer jab...
1. I felt relaxed after the Pfizer jab. And this was not because of the idea of getting the jab. And as well as feeling relaxed, and something to do with the Pfizer jab my intense neuropathic pains have subsided from the intense pain levels I have had since the 1980's to a lesser level. I still have the neuropathic pains, but the level of pain has dropped a notch or two. (I have despaired over the intensity of these neuropathic pains).
2. My blood glucose levels have evened out throughout the day since the Pfizer jab. There has been no dramatic rise after the meal (there usually is, but it goes down, back to normal for me a couple of hours later). However, it is not doing this rise since I had the Pfizer jab early February. And in addition, because my American pen friend had said a couple of weeks or so ago, why don't you have treats or comfort food? She is diabetic as well. And I said I was being good!
However, she had planted the seed in my mind, about comfort food. I do love a baked potato and butter and some melted cheese. So, I bought some baking potatoes. But I have said on here in this thread in some posts last year that potatoes raised my blood sugars dramatically. It was suggested I freeze the potatoes after cooking, and have them the next day. This I did. It worked, and didn't raise my blood sugars. BUT I did have to leave it a few days before I did it again, otherwise my blood sugars would gradually rise over the days.
So, about a fortnight ago, I had a baked potato with butter and cheese. I tested before and after and a while later, and my blood sugars barely rose, even immediately after eating the baked potato. My blood sugars appear to be keeping on a pretty even keel all day.
Next day, I had another baked potato with butter and melted cheese. Same again, virtually no rise in blood sugars. So, every day for a fortnight I have been having a baked potato every day.
Before the Pfizer jab, I was having under 20 carbs a day in order to control those blood sugars.
How many carbs in a baked spud? Online suggests 41carbs for 100 grams. I am pretty sure my potatoes are more than 100 grams, I haven't weighed them...
So, I have increased my carb level by a lot with these baked spuds, and my blood glucose is not adversely affected. Prior to the Pfizer jab, potatoes gave my blood sugars a very big spike, unless I froze them.
So, I am keeping eye on this.
However, the main thing is my reduction in neuropathic pains since the Pfizer jab. Whatever the first Pfizer jab has done within my body, it has been beneficial to me, so far. So, I have been thinking that if I had the second Pfizer jab, will it create another reaction in my body, and the neuropathic pains will go back to the intensity level as before. I do not want that. So that leaves me in a bit of a dilemma. I have not been offered the second Pfizer jab yet.
I explained all this to my American pen friend.
She sent me this link in return. Interesting reading.
https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2021/03/the-covid-vaccine-why-give-two-if-one-will-do.html
Ouch..hug for the low.4.8 for me have a good day everyone
Thanks @Krystyna23040
@alf_Josiah does have a very valid point. I accept that.
I admit I don’t want to have to make that decision when the time comes.
But these are my thoughts at the the moment.
You have a good day.
Thanks @jjraakWhoa, great link @gennepher
I heard all the hoo haa over the one jab, and reading up came down on the current UK, jab all once, abd believe that's the right decision.
Very interesting link, thanks for posting
Good to hear the positive effect on your neuropathy..
( never could guess from your daily posts)
Tough barely covers it .respect
Do hear your quandary, tho ..Mmhh
Not sure what I'd do, if honest.
Guess the endurance of the offered protection is what determines that decision.
I could say don't worry, just have the one, there'll be booster/annual shots like flu jabs, but then you'll still have the worry the "top up" might disturb that new beneficial balance as well..
And also, how vulnerable might we be as the vaccine effects diminish over time, as might the benefit it offers you...
Much to consider.
I would however, certainly suggest you inform someone at your surgery or other authority, ( can't think who, off hand)
If it helps you, it may also be a working side effect for others
Sure many meds are repurposed, be a shame a happy side effect got ignored that MAY offer help to other illnesses or disease
Take care, Genn..
Have a good day
Hugs to the artiste formerly known as Popeye.
Hug for the feeling sick and higher than wanted fbg but winner for still testing and sharing. No good comes of running away from monitoring. Today is another opportunity to do things differently and see bg more where you want it to be in the morning.12.5 then an hour later 7.5 - fell off the wagon yesterday and feel sick todayPlus I had a very late night.
Sending all the best ... Hope you're getting there...12.5 then an hour later 7.5 - fell off the wagon yesterday and feel sick todayPlus I had a very late night.
Thank you should have known better really. Had a chocolate ice cream it was way to sweet after 3 months of no bad carbsSending all the best ... Hope you're getting there...
Thank you, yerp my own fault - caved in and had a chocolate ice cream. So I have a headache from the chocolate and sicky feeling as it was way to sweet. Did not help having a very late night.Hug for the feeling sick and higher than wanted fbg but winner for still testing and sharing. No good comes of running away from monitoring. Today is another opportunity to do things differently and see bg more where you want it to be in the morning.
Thank you, yerp my own fault - caved in and had a chocolate ice cream. So I have a headache from the chocolate and sicky feeling as it was way to sweet. Did not help having a very late night.
Hi Gennepher,Really interesting link. Does show that what you are thinking of doing is really sensible and backed by evidence.
Of course @alf_Josiah does have a very valid point. I don't envy you having to make the decision on whether or not to have the second vaccine.
I bet they were not buttered enough, dunelm!
I think Solomon might split the dose in two?Certainly agree, Genn.
@alf_Josiah and @Krystyna23040 point well taken, I'd say.
A little of the Wisdom of Solomon would come in handy ....or one of those Eight Ball things
I would have a morning swim out into the Pacific to the IDL and you could turn yesterday into today.And another day turns to night ... Having just one drink mixed up with whatever supplies I had to hand in my enforced confinement...a conference call with California in 4 hours is next up. They're 15 hours behind us and with calls to Europe - us 8 hours ahead of UK - I get very very confused
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