Thats good to hear. Hlad all went well for you.
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We had both successfully on Saturday morning. My husband had severe fatigue the following morning and slept again till 2pm then was fine. I was shivery and tired the following day but with paracetamol and rest was fine by Monday morning. Had the flu one in my dominant arm and it was bit swollen. Covid arm sorer but nothing like as sore as previous ones and barely notice them today. I was pleasantly surprised by the minor side effects compared to 4th and 5th booster ones and that was with both!
Only real problem was that the clinic was far too busy. Unknown to us when we booked they were running a childrenâs covid clinic simultaneously with the same staff doing both. We had a long wait in an overcrowded waiting area with no queuing system. Children obviously werenât wearing masks and nobody enforced the parents to wear them. Staff told us children were being prioritised despite a number of very frail elderly people waiting. We contemplated leaving but suspected it would take ages to get another appointment. Very disappointing as previous covid clinics run at that health centre had been very efficient. Seemed odd to encourage us to have them and then place vulnerable adults in really a very infectious situation.
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Hi all. We both had the Spikvax booster on Saturday at our local vaccination hub booked through NHS website husband as immunocompromised me as âliving with someone who is immunocompromisedâ. The centre is well run, lots of social distancing, everyone masked as it should be particularly as at the moment the groups being vaccinated are the most vulnerable. It was At Connaught Hall, Attleborough, Norfolk, if anyone else from Norfolk is near here Iâd recommend them.
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How have you been since we heard from you last @mrew?
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I had been carer for my wife over the past 5 years but she passed away in July so I am now adjusting to being on my own. Now on my 19th cycle of Azacitidine and getting fed up of the 7 visits to hospital every month for the injections (plus blood tests and seeing consultant). It also stressful living with the uncertainty of how long the treatment will work.
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I am so sorry that you lost your wife in July, it will take you a long time to come to terms with and re-adjust, give yourself time.
Perhaps being a carer for so long means an even bigger void is left.
I can imagine that you are getting fed up, stressed and exhausted by the never-ending cycles and the uncertainties we live under.
Please use our forum and the Blood Cancer UK support line is also there for you.
Look after yourself
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Deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on the sad news.
I know too well how much of a void losing someone whoâs always been there feels like; itâs sense of absence and like doing a jigsaw only to find there is a missing piece. Itâs very easy to think âwhatâs the pointâ and you the motivation to do anything diminishes. That mixed in with being forced to go to appointments and taking medication i so empathise with how your feeling right now.
I know this may sound like a broken record but have you spoken to your medical team or gp about this and your frustration. They may be to do the administering of your medication at home to save you persistently going in?
But overall itâs sounds even more important to not feel alone especially as itâs been a few months since her passing, which many say is when you feel it more.
Please do use the forum as an outlet and there will always be ear and shoulder on the other end of the phone contacting the support line.
Look after yourself buddy, we are here for you
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Sorry to hear about your wife, it must be very hard being on your own now & coping with your treatment.
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Thanks for your kind thoughts
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Had my flu jab today! Had typhoid jab a few weeks ago ready for our cruise next year. I feel like a pincushion!
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Hi @ilivesunshine, it sounds as if feeling like a pincushion will be more than worth it.
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All went well thanks, just two sore arms instead of one! 
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Sorry for the delay with scan results on my abdomen, it wasnât cancer as was suspected (phew) im having regular appointments now because for years i had ulcerated colitis , i also had a third of my stomach removed so my scan just showed amixed up mess. So glad someone is taking an interest, i feel better for that. Thanks everyone. Xx
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Good news @Ruthiebabe1 but obviously you will still need to get sorted out, I hope that your treatment goes well.
Look after and be kind to yourself.
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Dear @mrew
I am so sorry to hear about your wife, it must be a huge loss and adjustment.
Your treatment schedule is tough as it is more than just the 7 days each month, may I ask how your blood counts are doing? Have you chatted to your Doctor or CNS about how tough you are finding it? It may be worth doing so that they can support you.
Wishing you well and take care,
Gemma
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