katiebear21 0 #1 February 15, 2003 This shot is kicking my ass!!! My whole left arm is achy and I have a trail of swelling that goes all the way up to the nodes in my neck. I've got lumps on the left side of my neck about the size of a golf ball! Check it out! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #2 February 15, 2003 Damn Girl!!! Crap, I work at a hospital...the yare talking about having all of us non-clinical people having to get that shot too....Ugh...hopefully it gets better for you soon... She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 February 15, 2003 oh my god is that normal?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #4 February 15, 2003 Awwww.... that majorly sucks, hon. I wish I could give you a hug... (((((((HUG)))))))) Take care over there. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #5 February 15, 2003 that doesn't seem right hope it clears up soon later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #6 February 15, 2003 (((Hugs))) Take care Katie I hope that goes away soon, and you get to come home soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #7 February 15, 2003 They are starting to give small pox shots to all healthcare workers in Florida now. They are starting with a few counties and they are going to start rolling it out to the rest of the state as well. My g/f is a nurse, too...lucky her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #8 February 15, 2003 I hate to say it KB, but the shot is much better than the disease. I had the vaccination when I was a kid and still have the telltale scar on my arm. Hang in there. If it gets right down to it, you'll be glad you got the vaccination. I'm sorry you hurt. Thank you for being there for all of us. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #9 February 15, 2003 That was my first and they say we're much more sensitive... I only had 3 pricks but folks getting it for the second time in their life get 15. I couldn't even imagine. They say I'm toward the more extreme end of the reaction spectrum but it's still w/in "normal" limits. Today's been the worst so far with the cold sweats, headache, fever, and overall soreness. Just sucks to go through it but it beats the alternative! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #10 February 15, 2003 yep, an ounce of prevention...I guess. It has been all over the news down here as to what the vaccination does to you...yours sounds pretty typical from the reports that I am hearing...but then again I am not a doctor, I just play one in bed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
payback462 0 #11 February 15, 2003 arghhh, thats gotta hurt!stay safe, and kick some ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 February 15, 2003 I feel you pain babe.. I got that one myself a few days ago... I soon shall feel its rathLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #13 February 15, 2003 Geez! That looks awful. Those pics, were enough to make someone think twice (briefly) before having the shot. I know it's better than the alternative. Put on a *Happy Face*J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #14 February 15, 2003 Katie: man, that looks horrible! i hope you heal real soon. i got that vaccination when i was about 6 years old, i hope i dont have to get it again. here's a great big salute to all of you gals and guys in the military defending our country right now! take care, be safe.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #15 February 15, 2003 I hope you feel better soon!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #16 February 15, 2003 Old guys like me already have that scar. What I'm really concerned about is any affect the innoculation could have had on your breasts. Quickly, post a nicely framed photograph of your breasts so we can determine if the shot had any affect on your boobs.Really. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #17 February 15, 2003 Deuce is always on the ball!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #18 February 15, 2003 Quote Old guys like me already have that scar. What I'm really concerned about is any affect the innoculation could have had on your breasts. Quickly, post a nicely framed photograph of your breasts so we can determine if the shot had any affect on your boobs.Really. JP Nice try JP... Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdchris 0 #19 February 15, 2003 The CDC state that that is a normal reaction. the blister will be around 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch in diameter with redness up to 3 inces around the site. there will be some swelling of the lymph node around the site as well for 2-4 weeks after. some fatigue, mild fever headaches or muscle aches. Just be real careful with the disposal of the dressing and the scab when it falls off. wash all your cloths and linens and clothing seperately from the others in hot water, detergent and/or bleach. I'm sure you already know all this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 February 15, 2003 Damn, that looks nasty! Like a REALLY bad white-head zit... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdchris 0 #21 February 15, 2003 woops, I can supply you all with info on small pox. you can go to the web site www.cdc.gov/smallpox or call them at 888-246-2675 (english) also I have a few brochures from the cdc as well. I work at a federal hospital our turn is coming up here for the vaccinations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #22 February 15, 2003 Yeah, I've been checking that site. I know everyone else has similar reactions... I'm just paranoid. Either way, it sucks and I'm a wimp!!! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #23 February 15, 2003 Quote it sucks and I'm a wimp!!! Uh, NOT! I mean, you're sick right now, you've got this really odd looking thing going on and everyone says it''s "normal"...G'head and fuss a bit, you've got reason to. And take care of yourself, too...I feel bad for you. Sorry, Katie.Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #24 February 16, 2003 You're not a wimp...just voicing your opinon! The web site is very helpful, but of course my arm does not yet have the scar. My turn is soon to be around the corner. In the mean time, thanks for lining up and taking it for the rest of us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmcguffee 0 #25 February 16, 2003 Niiiiiice! I just volunteered at work to get the shot. They needed a response group able to interview small pox infected people in case of an attack. You are not making me feel good about the decision! "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
