Welllll… I spoke too soon.
There was no mention of a “Comirnaty” shot. I was told I had a choice between Moderna and Pfizer, and like every other time except one, I chose Pfizer. The tech did mention the smaller dose of serum, so I guess that was new.
Side effects are lessened, but not gone. At 2:00 a.m. right on time, I got the full complement that I previously laundry-listed. Not as severe, but still not fun. They do seem to be passing quickly, and I plan to employ the remedy in a moment that gives me the most relief: A big cup of hot coffee. I have no idea why that helps me, but it does seem to.
Good luck with it, @puzzlegal. I hope it goes easier for you. I know you’ll get it for your husband’s sake no matter what.