dead-arm April 17, 2008
About a year ago, my doctor recommended that I get the HPV vaccine (Gardasil). Apparently, 26 is the cut off age – so I felt the need to start the series immediately. It is a three-shot series and yesterday I got the last of the three. I have to tell you, it hurts like a MOTHER! My arm feels like someone stabbed me with a butter knife and is twisting and turning it in meaty part of my shoulder. Ew – “meaty part” of my shoulder. Why did I describe myself as “meaty”? Must be an insight into how I’m feeling about my weight. Anyway, I wish my arm would just fall off. And since I’ve had this done twice before, I know I have another three days of dead-arm to look forward to.
Oh well - here’s to a cervical cancer-free future!
“Oh well - here’s to a cervical cancer-free future”
Here’s hoping… I wrote about this vaccine some time ago - looking for the stats now… But be warned, it only protects against a number of strains with visible signs - not all, and not all that increase the risk of cancer.
For sure a man came up with this shot, a woman would appreciate and understand how painful it is. Bastard.
Agreed 100%. Gardasil is the most dreaded vaccine in my opinion.
Trust me i am very scared to get these shots, does it really hurt that much? Now you have me nervous….