Margaret's Posts

Hi Margaret, some physicians aren't very, let's say, expressive, for something being in the normal range. Often they seem to be on the it's either good or bad news train. I prefer to focus on the actual numbers, gradients, valve area, velocity, and Ejection fraction. These are more tangible and you can be in the none, trivial, mild, moderate, severe, sometimes critical range, at least for stenosis and regurgitation. They also often will say mild-moderate or moderate-severe sort of language. I've probably learned more about this stuff over the years than I should have haha. I read for example the whole guidelines for aortic stenosis progression and treatment. Hope it's nothing to worry about. Take care.

I have received the 2 Moderna vaccines plus the 2 available boosters, My last booster was April. I asked my general practice doc and he recommended I get the second booster, so I did. I had no serious side effects from any of the shots. I am more concerned about Covid effects on the heart rather than possible side effects of the vaccine.

I recieved both Pfizer vaccines and a booster, had no serious side effects. Myocarditis and other heart issues are more common after virus infecion in unvaccinated people (although still are rare) than as a side effects of vaccines. It's a personal choice one makes after carefully examining facts, statistics and after alking about those facts to their doctor... Good luck whatever you choose :)

I had my first vaccine back in Jan 21 and 5 days later I tested positive for Covid. Mainly just a stuffy head and cold like symptoms, with some fatigue. I got the second and third shot and outside of some chills and aches, I felt fine. No issues with my heart from Covid. I'm debating the 4th shot only because I've done some research on how long it lasts and I'm not sure that its worth the short amount of time it does for me anyways. I have both natural and vaccine immunity and I feel with the less pathogenic Omicron I should be fine if I get it again. We all make our decision for our own reasons, good luck on whatever you chose.

Exactly Richard. each vaccine has less and less effective time. I've read that the 4th vaccine has only 4 weeks of effectiveness. To me that's not enough. As far as I'm concerned, I've had enough. I had Covid, had 3 shots. That's it for me. Cairo is doing well.. still as rambunctious as always. But, I know after having 4 German Shepards, that the first two years they are pretty much like T-rexs. He will calm down and be as calm and gentle as the other 4. Your pup is gorgeous. Enjoy him..

I just got my first vaccine on this past Tuesday. It was the Moderna. I had no symptoms from it only a sore arm. I will get the second one on March 10. We are all different and react differently to vaccines. I'm glad I got it, as for me the alternative is worse. I have kept myself inside my house and continue to take the CDC guidelines of wearing a mask, washing my hands etc., so far so good. Glad Adam has provided all this information for you.