I have always valued your informed expertise and scientific knowledge on this forum, ApropoE4.ApropoE4 wrote:
I don't personally know either "dod" or "TheBrain", but I have read possibly hundreds of TheBrain's many informative and information-seeking posts since she joined this forum in 2014. So let me offer "a view from the sidelines":
She and I have a lot in common: We're both women with ApoE 4/4 who face a much higher chance than men of living with and eventually dying with or from Alzheimer's or other dementia. We're both old enough to remember the last half-century of some mistakes made in this country. TheBrain was called "The Brain"; I was called "Egghead" in middle school--and we realized our brains were special--and as females we might have some pushback on using them. We both worked in fields viewed as preferentially male: She in IT, me in district-level school administration. We both have lost loved ones to Alzheimer's and both have dealt with other health issues. We're both married. (I assume her husband is at least at patient with hearing about Alzheimer's ad nauseam as mine is.) We both value our health and know that the decisions we make likely have far-reaching consequences.
Here's where we differ: I chose to get the Pfizer vaccine and have had no ill effects. I hope she decides at some point to maybe get at least the first shot of Pfizer. I worry about her and those who would deeply mourn her death or severe illness. As a school administrator, I have explained to parents that we had a child with a heart transplant who needed to be protected by the vaccinations of those around her. That still means I wish to listen and keep communication respectful.
While understanding your desire to vent, ApropoE4, please let me gently remind you of MarcR's quote of the Community Guidelines:
MarcR wrote:Community Guidelines:... please refrain from inferring and impugning others' motives and intentions. Stick to facts and objective evidence. From the Humility clause:Respect. All posts and private messages should be courteous. Disagree with ideas, not people. You may not attack, insult, undermine, or belittle anyone. This broad prohibition extends beyond other members and this community to the world at large.Support your opinions with personal or clinical experience, your physician’s perspective, and/or published medical research.