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my sx are really bad

My fever is 103, my body hurts so bad I can't walk, and I'm freezing, along with a headache! 6 hrs after my 1st shot, oh I feel so terrible
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You will get through this, just listen to the advices above - drink LOTS of WATER. My first 3 infergen shots were a nightmare, then it got much easier. Just think about it - it could be a good sign that you got these strong sx right now - it could mean that you do respond to your current medications well, and that's great. That could mean you will win this fight and get rid of the dragon :) !
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338734 tn?1377160168
I found Monty Python Flying Circus videos entertaining and distracting. Also playing favorite music helps. Other than that, just sleeping it off is about all you can do (while attending to keeping hydrated and fed).

The flu-like symptoms were worse early in TX and later it was not feeling sick so much as just tired and irritable. It should get better.

If the crying continues, maybe your doc can add an anti-depressant that could help with the moody feelings.

Get well,
Brent
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206807 tn?1331936184
Hang in there, my first 2 were the worst
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Thanks Bill, you're a great guy!
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87972 tn?1322661239
It really should! The thing to remember is we don’t get stuck this way. You might not feel 100% for the entire duration, but I’ve yet to talk with someone that feels as poorly as you do now for extended periods. The only thing you need to do is take your evening riba (if you haven’t done that already), sip on cool water, and rest; sleep if you can. You should feel markedly better in the morning, Missy—

Bil
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All I can do is cry, I hope tomorrow will bring a new day!
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87972 tn?1322661239
Agreeing with the others, this is likely the only time you’ll deal with up-in-your-face side effects like you are right now. Most of us deal with other issues like fatigue, aches and pains, stuff like that; but the first one is often a duezy.

Take the maximum amount of Tylenol that package directions allow, drink fluids and sleep as much as you can. You’ve essentially engineered yourself a flu, and it’ll pass just like the flu you might have had two years ago.

Use ice packs for headaches or body aches where applicable; you can use a bag of frozen veggies in an emergency, if you don’t have ice handy.

By morning, you’ll likely feel much better, and thankfully it’s the weekend. Hopefully you have someone around to help if you need it?

Take care and hang in there—

Bill

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1051313 tn?1284780795
My Dr. told me also that the beginning is the worst. Hopefully you will feel better by tomorrow. Crawl into bed and let it pass.
You can do it. It won't always be this bad.
Take care.
V
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956931 tn?1271636169
Trinity is right. For lots of us that first shot was the worst one, and my sides hit at about 6 hours after that first shot, but I got through it, as did many others. And you will get through it too. Thinking "good" thoughts for you. You aren't alone.

Pos.
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Take you Tylenol missy and drink as much fluid as you can.  Promise, this will pass.

Chin up
Trin
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