Anyone had the flu jab yet?

barnsbury

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Posted 10/11/2007 7:16 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~~

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Posted 10/11/2007 7:52 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

MicheleV

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Posted 10/11/2007 8:00 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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Posted 10/11/2007 8:37 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 8:55 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.

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Currently in mild/moderate flare

2 400mg Asacol 4X day

20 mg Prednisone

1 multivitamin/day

2 grams calcium/day

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100mg Tramadol/day for abdominal pain (as needed)

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tjf

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Posted 10/11/2007 10:28 AM (GMT -6)

Got mine yesterday. Touch of a sore arm but so far so good.

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Posted 10/11/2007 1:25 PM (GMT -6)

Nope, never get them, don't intend to.

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Posted 10/11/2007 11:25 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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Posted 10/11/2007 11:48 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 1:34 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)

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Mildewval

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Posted 10/12/2007 2:50 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.

DanthaMan

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Posted 10/12/2007 9:46 AM (GMT -6)

Had mine done yesterday, didnt have any problems with it last year, dont expect any this year.

basa0806

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Posted 10/12/2007 11:44 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!!!!

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dakotagirl

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Posted 10/12/2007 2:12 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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