‘Don’t mention the vaccine.’ My Mum was worried that I would evoke hostility in my GP if I suggested my chronic fatigue, icy hands and feet, hormone issues and newly compromised immune system were Covid vaccine related. I was worried about that too. Getting that face to face GP appointment felt like a small miracle and my number one priority was securing medical help. However I also felt strongly that I needed to raise the possibility I was suffering Covid vaccine damage. We talked about all my symptoms and I got a provisional diagnosis of Raynaud’s disease to explain the cold extremities and a referral to a chronic fatigue specialist. Then I plucked up some courage. ‘I realise this may be controversial but I think these health problems are related to the Covid vaccines, especially my Pfizer booster.’ I braced myself for the expected ‘safe and effective/extremely rare side effects etc. etc.’ Government and NHS line. Without even blinking my GP said, though her mask, ‘Oh that’s not at all controversial, in my experience that’s not uncommon. I’ve had several patients recently with similar symptoms . . . even a lady today with Raynaud’s disease, which are likely related to the boosters.’ I’m not often lost for words but I was struck silent for a while. My mother filled in for me by adding that she too felt like her immune system had been weakened by the booster. There was not a flicker of resistance or scepticism on my GP’s face. Her reaction was to nod.
One of our former neighbours has just died at 54, massive blood clots, triple jabbed. Left behind a wife and young family. As you know Romy, 5 of my family have various injuries from my brother who had to have heart surgery to my hubs whose problems still have not been fully resolved. The difficulty for the government is, the rollout has gone too far. There are people out there who are on jab 5 or even 6.....who is prepared to tell those people sorry, the stuff we gave you is killing you? How do you live with that knowledge as the person who had 5 shots? As I see it, the way out (which isn't right ) is to plead poverty - jabs too costly and no longer necessary weaker variant blah blah and quietly halt the programme. But that doesn't help those already damaged, and more must be done on that score.
It’s just appalling what has happened to people Puds. I’m so very sorry about your family. Does your husband have an understanding GP? It boils my blood that if you claim ‘Long Covid’ you are instantly referred to a team of specialists. Meanwhile the gaslighting of vaccine victims is still widespread.
I agree that the Government is likely to go for a ‘let it fizzle out’ approach. But as you say that doesn’t help those damaged. We need an acknowledgment of the error made in rolling this out to the wider non vulnerable population and the scale of suffering caused. Because I really do fear that if another ‘health crisis’ emerges they’ll force another ‘miracle cure’ on us!
You're very welcome. He's seen 3 of the 14 docs at our practice, 2 of whom were supportive but unfortunately the national death service just isn't interested in getting to the bottom of his issues. So almost 2 years on from his only dose of AZ, he's no further forward but actually he considers himself very fortunate. The government will take the easiest way out, but the fact remains it should never have been given to anyone under 70 in fact I'd go so far as to say, the jabs were unnecessary for everyone. Nobody should have been made to feel like their lives were at risk.
Yes I also wonder if the jabs have actually done anyone any good at all! The NHS is absolutely dire. I’m hitting brick walls all the time with my health problems. Also having to raid my savings to get an operation done privately. It would take politicians with real courage and vision to tear it all up and start again.
Really hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas despite everything x
It’s a whole mix of emotions James! Relief is there in the sense of people finally waking up and my health problems being validated. There’s also confusion and anger though. I was coerced into getting all of my vaccines. They were the only way for me to see my elderly Grandmother before she died. It’s hard to process.
One of our former neighbours has just died at 54, massive blood clots, triple jabbed. Left behind a wife and young family. As you know Romy, 5 of my family have various injuries from my brother who had to have heart surgery to my hubs whose problems still have not been fully resolved. The difficulty for the government is, the rollout has gone too far. There are people out there who are on jab 5 or even 6.....who is prepared to tell those people sorry, the stuff we gave you is killing you? How do you live with that knowledge as the person who had 5 shots? As I see it, the way out (which isn't right ) is to plead poverty - jabs too costly and no longer necessary weaker variant blah blah and quietly halt the programme. But that doesn't help those already damaged, and more must be done on that score.
It’s just appalling what has happened to people Puds. I’m so very sorry about your family. Does your husband have an understanding GP? It boils my blood that if you claim ‘Long Covid’ you are instantly referred to a team of specialists. Meanwhile the gaslighting of vaccine victims is still widespread.
I agree that the Government is likely to go for a ‘let it fizzle out’ approach. But as you say that doesn’t help those damaged. We need an acknowledgment of the error made in rolling this out to the wider non vulnerable population and the scale of suffering caused. Because I really do fear that if another ‘health crisis’ emerges they’ll force another ‘miracle cure’ on us!
Thanks for supporting my writing! x
You're very welcome. He's seen 3 of the 14 docs at our practice, 2 of whom were supportive but unfortunately the national death service just isn't interested in getting to the bottom of his issues. So almost 2 years on from his only dose of AZ, he's no further forward but actually he considers himself very fortunate. The government will take the easiest way out, but the fact remains it should never have been given to anyone under 70 in fact I'd go so far as to say, the jabs were unnecessary for everyone. Nobody should have been made to feel like their lives were at risk.
Yes I also wonder if the jabs have actually done anyone any good at all! The NHS is absolutely dire. I’m hitting brick walls all the time with my health problems. Also having to raid my savings to get an operation done privately. It would take politicians with real courage and vision to tear it all up and start again.
Really hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas despite everything x
Thank you! I hope you and your mum manage to enjoy the festivities as well xx
Not just reading, Romy but have tweeted the link and shall add you to the blogroll. Word must get out.
Thank you so much James! 🙏🏽
Andrew was very brave but you've taken it that next step. Whether to sigh with relief or cry? Not sure yet.
It’s a whole mix of emotions James! Relief is there in the sense of people finally waking up and my health problems being validated. There’s also confusion and anger though. I was coerced into getting all of my vaccines. They were the only way for me to see my elderly Grandmother before she died. It’s hard to process.
Thanks for reading my piece!
Really good read, agree with all of it.