I just got a flu shot for the first time ever today. (Well, maybe I got a flu shot once or twice back when I was Baby Shana, but as far as I can remember I’ve never had one.) But I made a mistake. I read the bright yellow paper that lists all of the possible reactions you could have and tells you when you should call your doctor.
And now I’m certain that I’m having every single reaction on the list or am about to at any moment. And even some that aren’t on the list. Like heartburn. Which I’m certain is the fault of the flu shot and definitely not from the Wendy’s chili I ate for lunch.
Why couldn’t they have just given me the shot and not mentioned anything about possible reactions? Don’t they know I’m a bit of a medical overreactor??
I feel your pain. Oh man. Like a month ago a girl at work said “My kidneys hurt” and I was like, “Your kidneys are THERE?” (Okay, anatomy is not my strong point.) Ever since she told me now I always think my kidneys hurt too.
I get like that too! If someone mentions something hurting, my same body part will hurt too. (I hate watching movies where people get punched in the nose because mine will hurt for hours after seeing it.)
Isn’t one of the side effects of this year’s flu shot a strong, irrational need for chocolate, like a King sized Hershey’s?
I think you’re right! 😉
Ouch! The flu shot always makes me feel…well…fluey. Feel better.
Thanks! 🙂
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