Hi, Vicki, I just read your post re: your virus you had in 2019 that resembled covid. I had some weird infection in May of 2019 that lasted all summer. Symptoms were similar to covid – loss of taste, low-grade fever, vasculitis on skin of legs (hives that turned into purple spots, swollen lymph glands, swollen feet, w/ other things. Doctors took lots of lab tests, cat scans but couldn’t figure it out. When symptoms went away in Sept. doctors said I had an infection. But unfortunately, I originally was 94 lbs. and when symptoms were gone, my weight dropped to 78 lbs. I have yet to regain more than up to 84 lbs. Since then I have had my blood checked a lot and other tests and found I am ok. I had a kidney stone attack 1 month ago and went to the hospital and had a catscan which revealed I have a small pericardial effusion (extra liquid around heart). Got a cardialogist and had an echocardiogram and it was confirmed. I go back in June to have another one. I did call the Framingham Heart Study and spoke to a woman who said I probably had covid and another virus in 2019. I have heard that the covid shots (rarely) cause effusions in young men and women; I am 70. But I am scared to get a booster shot could make the effusion larger. Scared of that but scared of the virus. I rarely go out; just to drs. I have been at home since 2019. Husband does the shopping. I wear a mask(double or triple) when I go . I take walks and still wear a mask but if no one around I lower it until I see someone. Want to get vaccine but scared it will make effusion bigger; which it can on its own anyway. I have always had bad anxiety problems all my life and my IBS is worse than ever.
Just read your post. I am sorry to hear your health issues.
Regarding what you experienced in 2019, I’m not a doctor, but did they look for Epstein-Barr?
I do understand the concern about myocarditis, particularly given your effusion. From what I’ve read, myocarditis is less of a concern from vaccinations for older folks than younger. But, I could be mis-reading this.
No, they didn’t look for Epstein-Barr. They took all these lab tests and at first thought there was something wrong w/my bone marrow. But then they changed their minds and finally said infection was gone. I believe I caught that infection in the hospital when I went in w/a kidney stone attack. (I have had quite a few). 3 days after my visit in the hospital (only there a few hrs.) my husband and I got minor sore throats. Husband developed deep cough for 2 wks. – me, just a runny nose. Our dr. said husband had bronchitis, me a sinus infection. Which turned out to be, well. What I wrote above. Joshua, would it be safe to get a covid shot w/a small pericardial effusion? I know it had nothing to do w/any previous shots. My cardiologist says it’s safe; I am certainly scared of getting covid but the shot has given it to others(rarely). Do you know anything about cardial effusions? I looked it up on the internet. Okay if it stays small; can be bad if it grows.
Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about cardial effusions. The fact that your cardiologist appears to be fine with you getting a booster suggests it would be safe.
So sorry rainshine. I know how frustrating that is.
When I mentioned to my new pcp, he said we really have no absolute clue how long covid has been here. Have you considered a second opinion on the booster. Although Joshua is correct I think that myocarditis is more likely in younger folks.
Reading more about the Paxlovid rebound (of symptoms) in many patients.
You may recall that I was skeptical about Pfizer’s press release when it came out touting the drug as effective and durable. I wish FDA would put an end to such press releases so soon after approval, quite frankly. The press releases are clearly biased. Wait for real-world evidence to be released over time – say, at least 6 months – and then allow companies to tout their products.
I do recall. I was worried about pfeizer period
It may very well ge the course length, but doctors would rule that out in the first round. I understand the globe has its teeth in this and is running with it.
But it is very possible that paxlovid needs an accompanying drug or a myriad of things.
It is emergency use. For now I’d be very reluctant to use.
Emergency use authorization is not regular approval. I don’t think FDA should allow companies to say anything about their products following EUA. Company press releases are often promotional pieces. I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands of them from drug companies. I’m often struck at how they subtly promote products. For EUA products, I’m not okay with it. Only allow independent, government entities to release information to the public. I was outraged when Pfizer’s CEO promoted a booster ahead of the CDC or even FDA. That’s morally repugnant. He’s not even qualified to make such calls.
I absolutely and completely and absolutely again agree. I spent more hours than I can possibly count looking into trial and EUA drugs when Mac was Battling. It is one reason I’m aware that often the new kid (drug) on the block often struggles to work alone. Nivolumab, more commonly called opdivo now, is a standout example.
And it may not make an ounce of difference but with so many in congress having stock in pfeizer, it concerns me
Puzzled by the presence of unvaccinated Red Sox players. Evidently, there is no policy on vaccinations at the Sox organization. Does this also apply to tetanus? Diphtheria? Mumps? Measles? Rubella? TB test? Heb B? I’ve had to do all of these for every U.S. employer I’ve ever had, except when I worked at two restaurants as a teenager. You would think the Sox would mandate vaccinations as a way to prevent absenteeism.
Doesn’t MLB set the rules on vaccinations?
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Hi, Vicki, I just read your post re: your virus you had in 2019 that resembled covid. I had some weird infection in May of 2019 that lasted all summer. Symptoms were similar to covid – loss of taste, low-grade fever, vasculitis on skin of legs (hives that turned into purple spots, swollen lymph glands, swollen feet, w/ other things. Doctors took lots of lab tests, cat scans but couldn’t figure it out. When symptoms went away in Sept. doctors said I had an infection. But unfortunately, I originally was 94 lbs. and when symptoms were gone, my weight dropped to 78 lbs. I have yet to regain more than up to 84 lbs. Since then I have had my blood checked a lot and other tests and found I am ok. I had a kidney stone attack 1 month ago and went to the hospital and had a catscan which revealed I have a small pericardial effusion (extra liquid around heart). Got a cardialogist and had an echocardiogram and it was confirmed. I go back in June to have another one. I did call the Framingham Heart Study and spoke to a woman who said I probably had covid and another virus in 2019. I have heard that the covid shots (rarely) cause effusions in young men and women; I am 70. But I am scared to get a booster shot could make the effusion larger. Scared of that but scared of the virus. I rarely go out; just to drs. I have been at home since 2019. Husband does the shopping. I wear a mask(double or triple) when I go . I take walks and still wear a mask but if no one around I lower it until I see someone. Want to get vaccine but scared it will make effusion bigger; which it can on its own anyway. I have always had bad anxiety problems all my life and my IBS is worse than ever.
Just read your post. I am sorry to hear your health issues.
Regarding what you experienced in 2019, I’m not a doctor, but did they look for Epstein-Barr?
I do understand the concern about myocarditis, particularly given your effusion. From what I’ve read, myocarditis is less of a concern from vaccinations for older folks than younger. But, I could be mis-reading this.
No, they didn’t look for Epstein-Barr. They took all these lab tests and at first thought there was something wrong w/my bone marrow. But then they changed their minds and finally said infection was gone. I believe I caught that infection in the hospital when I went in w/a kidney stone attack. (I have had quite a few). 3 days after my visit in the hospital (only there a few hrs.) my husband and I got minor sore throats. Husband developed deep cough for 2 wks. – me, just a runny nose. Our dr. said husband had bronchitis, me a sinus infection. Which turned out to be, well. What I wrote above. Joshua, would it be safe to get a covid shot w/a small pericardial effusion? I know it had nothing to do w/any previous shots. My cardiologist says it’s safe; I am certainly scared of getting covid but the shot has given it to others(rarely). Do you know anything about cardial effusions? I looked it up on the internet. Okay if it stays small; can be bad if it grows.
Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about cardial effusions. The fact that your cardiologist appears to be fine with you getting a booster suggests it would be safe.
So sorry rainshine. I know how frustrating that is.
When I mentioned to my new pcp, he said we really have no absolute clue how long covid has been here. Have you considered a second opinion on the booster. Although Joshua is correct I think that myocarditis is more likely in younger folks.
Reading more about the Paxlovid rebound (of symptoms) in many patients.
You may recall that I was skeptical about Pfizer’s press release when it came out touting the drug as effective and durable. I wish FDA would put an end to such press releases so soon after approval, quite frankly. The press releases are clearly biased. Wait for real-world evidence to be released over time – say, at least 6 months – and then allow companies to tout their products.
I do recall. I was worried about pfeizer period
It may very well ge the course length, but doctors would rule that out in the first round. I understand the globe has its teeth in this and is running with it.
But it is very possible that paxlovid needs an accompanying drug or a myriad of things.
It is emergency use. For now I’d be very reluctant to use.
Emergency use authorization is not regular approval. I don’t think FDA should allow companies to say anything about their products following EUA. Company press releases are often promotional pieces. I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands of them from drug companies. I’m often struck at how they subtly promote products. For EUA products, I’m not okay with it. Only allow independent, government entities to release information to the public. I was outraged when Pfizer’s CEO promoted a booster ahead of the CDC or even FDA. That’s morally repugnant. He’s not even qualified to make such calls.
I absolutely and completely and absolutely again agree. I spent more hours than I can possibly count looking into trial and EUA drugs when Mac was Battling. It is one reason I’m aware that often the new kid (drug) on the block often struggles to work alone. Nivolumab, more commonly called opdivo now, is a standout example.
And it may not make an ounce of difference but with so many in congress having stock in pfeizer, it concerns me
Puzzled by the presence of unvaccinated Red Sox players. Evidently, there is no policy on vaccinations at the Sox organization. Does this also apply to tetanus? Diphtheria? Mumps? Measles? Rubella? TB test? Heb B? I’ve had to do all of these for every U.S. employer I’ve ever had, except when I worked at two restaurants as a teenager. You would think the Sox would mandate vaccinations as a way to prevent absenteeism.
Doesn’t MLB set the rules on vaccinations?