flu shots, again

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Probiotic Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 2832	Posted 10/17/2007 4:35 PM (GMT -6)
	I just stumbled on this PubMed case of a UC patient flaring after a flu shot. Not to cause alarm but, between Imuran and UC, I am never too sure about flu shots (besides which, alot of the data on their effectiveness in preventing the flu is ambiguous- some studies claim big benefits, others none at all). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17525521&ordinalpos=3&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Pancolitis dx'd 1986, full med-free remission 88-97 Flaring or simmering ever since 10 20 mg pred, 100 mg Imuran Probiotics (mainly Primal Defense) Turmeric/circumin, various vitamins/minerals, Low-carb version of Specific Carb Diet Back to Top

dakotagirl Veteran Member Date Joined Apr 2006 Total Posts : 3402	Posted 10/17/2007 5:23 PM (GMT -6)
	I'm a bit skeptical about the shots too - however, both my GI and GP recommended I get one. Especially while on the Imuran. I guess I'm trying to err on the side of caution. However, getting stuck with that needle is TOTALLY a personal choice! 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 Forvia and a Probiotic 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

Sara14 Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 4061	Posted 10/17/2007 6:32 PM (GMT -6)
	hmmm...I was planning on getting mine tommorrow. Now I don't know if I want to. But it's reporting it happened to only one person, so it's not all that alarming I guess. 23 years old Diagnosed with UC March 2007 Current inflamation in the rectum Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day Rowasa (generic) - nightly Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri 1/day; Chewable multivitamin; experimenting w/fiber supplements (Metamucil and Fiber Choice); Viactiv (Calcium and Vit. D) for Osteopenia; ground flaxseed Back to Top

Sara14 Veteran Member Date Joined Mar 2007 Total Posts : 4061	Posted 10/18/2007 8:18 PM (GMT -6)
	I got my flu shot about 4 hours ago and no ill effects so far. My arm's a tiny bit sore, but that's it. The woman who gave me the shot said I had "tough skin." Not really sure what she meant by that... 23 years old Diagnosed with UC March 2007 Current inflamation in the rectum Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day Rowasa (generic) - nightly Nature's Way Primadophilus Reuteri 1/day; Chewable multivitamin; experimenting w/fiber supplements (Metamucil and Fiber Choice); Viactiv (Calcium and Vit. D) for Osteopenia; ground flaxseed Back to Top

UCreallySUCKS Regular Member Date Joined May 2006 Total Posts : 260	Posted 10/19/2007 6:46 AM (GMT -6)
	I was supposed to get my shot yesterday, but had to cancel the appt. because my oldest daughter is sick...we think from the flu (taking her to the hospital soon since other doctors don't seem to be too worried). i'm amazed at how I haven't caught it from her yet. my wife had a minor fever last night (100.5), I have yet to get more than a sore throat, which only lasted a few hours. ---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

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