Anyone had the flu jab yet?

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barnsbury
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 6:16 AM (GMT -6)   
Hi all
 
I had the jab yesterday and feel bad today.  My UC hasnt got any worse - touch wood, but I feel rough. I don't recall this happening in previous years.  Wondered if anyone else is in the same boat.
 
Thanks
Back on Pred - 8mg - Steroid Dependent :-(
Azathioprine 150mg
Actonel 35mg
Predfoam Enema
VSL #3 with Activia Yoghurt
EPA Fish Oils
Various Homeopathic meds
Asacol x 9
Remicade every 8 weeks  (Stopped working)
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Another UC wife
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 6:52 AM (GMT -6)   
Hubby is having his done at the end of the month after our vacation. I don't have UC and I felt lousy later that day and most of the next day. I had a headache, almost a flu like sympton and a very thick feeling when I swallowed for several days and then it passed.

61 yr old male~Colitis 1st diagnosed Jan '05-cleared up within a few wks. Flared again in May '06 (now UC) & hospitalized 5/07-currently heading towards a remission. Osteopena of spine from prednisone DX 8/07  Oct 07 feeling quite normal most days.  150mg Imuran 15 mg prednisone & tapering, 12 Asacol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly 2%,multi vitamin, iron 1X day, DanActive, chewable calcium, Prilosec 20mg, enalapril 10mg, glipizide 5 mg, zocor 20 mg, baby aspirin, (Fentanyl pain patch 50mg 72 hrs  Morphine Sulf 15 mg twice daily)Cortifoam enemas AM & PM, folic acid 1mg, Fosamax 1x month

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MicheleV
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 7:00 AM (GMT -6)   
I had mine 2 days ago. My arm is really sore, and yesterday and I had stomach issues. Uggh. Not U/C, but bad enough. I didnt connect that it might be related til I read your post.

Yuck
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Red_34
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 7:37 AM (GMT -6)   
I had mine last week and it didn't bother me at all. I had a sore arm though.
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UCreallySUCKS
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 7:55 AM (GMT -6)   
I'm having mine next Thursday.  My youngest daughter is having hers, so I figured it would be a good time for mine as well.  Just hope it doesn't cause me any problems, since I'm flaring a bit.  But we need it so I'll just hope for the best.
---Nathan---  31 yr old male
Diagnosed May 2006 w/severe UC
Currently in mild/moderate flare
2 400mg Asacol 4X day
20 mg Prednisone
1 multivitamin/day
2 grams calcium/day
75mg Imuran/day
100mg Tramadol/day for abdominal pain (as needed)
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tjf
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 9:28 AM (GMT -6)   
Got mine yesterday. Touch of a sore arm but so far so good.
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pb4
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 12:25 PM (GMT -6)   
Nope, never get them, don't intend to.


:)
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Dansky
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 10:25 PM (GMT -6)   
mine is on order my gp doesnt think my body could cope if i got the flu at the moment, i did have it last year following which i had flu like symptoms but i feel its better to be safe than sorry.

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potty girl
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 		   Posted 10/11/2007 10:48 PM (GMT -6)   
I dont take it, afraid I might have an allergic reaction to it. sense I am allergic to alot of meds and other things and my mom had a terrible allergic reaction to the flu shot one year.
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FosterDad
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 		   Posted 10/12/2007 12:34 AM (GMT -6)   
I didnt get it...and I have the flu right NOW.....doh!!!

Just diagnosed Aug. 14/07

Asacol 8 / day (5-Aminosalicylic Acid 400mg)
Pred. 50mg
Cortafoam (butt mousse, not emima)
Florastor Probiotic

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Mildewval
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 		   Posted 10/12/2007 1:50 AM (GMT -6)   
I haven't gotten mine yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Pancolitis since October 2004
Currently experiencing symptoms- blood and mild pain. Have started ANOTHER round of enemas.
My drugs of choice: Asacol 2-3 times a day (if I remember), Imuran, Canasa suppositories every other day, probiotics, fish oil, Iron, multi-vitamin
My other therapies of choice: Yoga, walking, my animals, and whining.

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DanthaMan
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 		   Posted 10/12/2007 8:46 AM (GMT -6)   
Had mine done yesterday, didnt have any problems with it last year, dont expect any this year.
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basa0806
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 		   Posted 10/12/2007 10:44 AM (GMT -6)   
I'm actually going in today to see if I can get it when i get that gardasil shot. I guess I'd rather get the shot and feel icky the next day then not get the shot, get the flu and have it bump me out of remission. I guess I have a bias though...I'm a college student! The flu will be EVERYWHERE!!!!

Sam

18 years old

Diganosed in Sept 2004
Currently taking 12 asacol, immodium occasionally, 25mg Elavil and Ortho Lo

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dakotagirl
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 		   Posted 10/12/2007 1:12 PM (GMT -6)   
Just got mine yesterday. My arm is sore, but that's because I was so out of it I forgot to rub the spot firmly after the shot, which worked last year - no pain the day after at all!
Pan-colitis and GERD diagnosed May 2003
 
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