Re: Node enlargement after flu shot?

October 16, 2011

My husband, , was treated in 2008-2009 with RFC and got

a CR. He has been doing great. But after the flu shot ten

days ago, he has had increased night sweats and node

enlargement. To our memories this has never happened before

with the flu shot. He has also felt achy during the day and

that is not going away. I want to believe it's something

with this particular flu shot, but we are more concerned

that he could be coming out of remission. We see the doctor

in another ten days. Will keep you posted. Thanks for your

post.

Beth Havey

October 17, 2011

Connie

In 2001 I received the flu shot. The arm that received the

injection resulted in the node increasing in size to about

the size of a peach. This lasted for about 2 weeks. As

this point in time I had not received treatment.

Since then I have not had the flu vaccine.

Regards,

October 17, 2011

It is not unusual for CLL lymph nodes to swell in response

to vaccinations or infections. Hopefully this lymph node

will return to its previous size after the flu vaccine's

effect subsides. It usually takes 5-7 days. Another option

would be just a small dose of steroids. Rituximab or other

treatment for the CLL would unlikely be necessary as the

" flare " is not real progression.

Rick Furman, MD

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