Anyone had the flu jab yet?

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barnsbury Regular Member Date Joined Jan 2006 Total Posts : 467	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) ~~Aloe Vera Lily of the Desert Juice~~ Gave me the worst D ! ~~Primadophilus Reuteri Probiotic~~ ~~Prograf Tacrolimus 4mg~~ Back to Top

Another UC wife Veteran Member Date Joined Jun 2007 Total Posts : 2111	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 Back to Top

MicheleV Regular Member Date Joined Sep 2004 Total Posts : 233	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 Currently in remission since September 2004!!! I am on Imuran 150 mg and am LOVING life! Back to Top

Red_34 Forum Moderator Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	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. ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Left sided Uc -'92 - Colazal, Canasa, 6mp, Prilosec, Biotin, Forvia} ^{Secondary Reynauds Syndrome - '04 - Norvasc} ^{Fibromyalgia - '06} ^{PLEASE HELP HEALINGWELL CONTINUE TO HELP OTHERS BY CLICKING HERE: DONATE} ^{@--->--Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC--<---@} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

UCreallySUCKS Regular Member Date Joined May 2006 Total Posts : 260	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) 1 Fioricet ever 4 hrs as needed for severe migraines Back to Top

tjf Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2005 Total Posts : 3238	Posted 10/11/2007 9:28 AM (GMT -6)
	Got mine yesterday. Touch of a sore arm but so far so good. Tabitha (Tab) 100mg Azathioprine, 2 Fibercon, Colazal-6 a day, Acidopholis Pearls, Prilosec OTC http://www.healingwell.com/donate Co-Moderator UC Forum Back to Top

pb4 Elite Member Date Joined Feb 2004 Total Posts : 20577	Posted 10/11/2007 12:25 PM (GMT -6)
	Nope, never get them, don't intend to. :) My bum is broken....there's a big crack down the middle of it! LOL :) Back to Top

Dansky Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2005 Total Posts : 2844	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. Dave Dansky Co-moderator UC forum TAKE FLYING LESSONS ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE TODAY! Bisoprolol Fumarate Lisinopril Sulfasalazine Azathioprine Prednisolone Pariet Citalopram Hydrobromide *http://www.healingwell.com/donate/* Back to Top

potty girl Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 835	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. Rona synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9 carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil, potassium. Back to Top

FosterDad Regular Member Date Joined Aug 2007 Total Posts : 97	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 Post Edited By Moderator (dakotagirl) : 10/12/2007 1:14:26 PM (GMT-6) Back to Top

Mildewval Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2004 Total Posts : 1229	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. Back to Top

DanthaMan Regular Member Date Joined May 2005 Total Posts : 495	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. Back to Top

basa0806 Veteran Member Date Joined Feb 2005 Total Posts : 2103	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 Remission since April 2006 "If you dont like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude" Maya Angelou Back to Top

dakotagirl Veteran Member Date Joined Apr 2006 Total Posts : 3402	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 Asacol 12 per day, Azathioprine 75mg, Rowasa and Canasa as needed Aciphex, Effexor XR, BCP, Rhinocort nasal spray Culturelle, Biotin, Folic Acid, Forvia, Calcium, and B12 Osteopenia (hip and spine) from prednisone use. Started Azathioprine because I was steroid dependent. Co-Mod for the UC forum Keep HealingWell running smoothly: www.healingwell.com/donate Back to Top

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