Rough.

If you recall, I mentioned that there was a possibility that I would receive the placebo in my clinical trial, which is just saline. Well, it looks like I actually received the vaccine... As the day went on yesterday, my joints started to feel really achy. Hips, knees, and lower back. At one point during the night, it felt like someone had tied my legs to a truck and told it to drive off - ouch! My temperature also hit about 101.6 degrees, which is a pretty good fever. What's worse is that my raging fever alternated with strong chills, so I had to adapt to feelings ranging from hellfire to Arendelle.  I know this is for the good of humanity and whatnot, but there were definitely points last night where I thought to myself, "Damn, was this worth it?".

And it definitely was! As sudden as the symptoms began, they left without a trace. I woke up this morning feeling great and my fever had completely abated. I went for my regularly scheduled appointment and blood draw and my nurse said I was good to go! If my case is at all similar to the other patients in my cohort, I should be in the clear for the time being. I'll be receiving a booster shot of the vaccine in about a month, so I'll let you know if it's any better the second time around! At least I'm theoretically immune to Ebola, right?

Have a stellar weekend!