Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 It is not unusual for people to feel not well after receiving a flu shot, but it is important for everyone to receive a flu shot. The flu shot may make your WBC rise for a period of time, but it will not cause your CLL to progress. Rick Furman -----Original Message----- From: LINDA WARNER <warner@...> Subj: flu shot Date: Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:27 am Size: 11K Hello to all. I just returned from vacation in Forida and I know it is time to get the flu shot. I am a little hesitant because last year I felt bad for about 2 weeks. I have had several flu shots in the past and never got sick. My CLL seems to be doing well last cbc showed my WBC went from 22,000 to around 8,000. Any comments of the flu shot. Since I am felling better than I have felt in a while Im concerned that it may trigger the cll. Do all of you get the flu shot? Thanks for any comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Colin, I had the flu shot on Nov. 6th and this year I had a reaction, very high temperature but all was ok, I have heart from some of my non-CLL friends that a lot of people are having reactions this year. I had mine just after the last round of treatment, I was told it was good i had a reaction. regards Chonette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Unfortunately, probably none of it matters. Chances are that you are not going to respond to the flu vaccine while you are receiving FCR, and if you did, the subsequent FCR would eliminate the response. As a rule, since there is no downside (unless you are allergic to eggs) I vaccinate everyone, unless they are actively receiving therapy. The concern is that the flu vaccine might cause fevers. If they occur while you are receiving chemotherapy and are neutropenic, you might end up hospitalized unnecessarily. Rick Furman, MD Flu shot > I have a query on this. > > I have had a flu shot every year since dx, even if I know that I > may not > mount much of a response. So I went to my local (health service) > doc and > asked him to give me the shot on Tuesday 6 November, before going > to Rome > for my first F+C on Monday 11 Nov. My local doc wouldn't give it > to me > without an OK from the specialist who looks after me in Rome. > Unfortunately, the local doc only gives flu shots on Tuesdays, so > I went > for my F+C in Rome without it my shot. When I asked my doc in Rome > abouthaving a flu shot, she said you should have had it before > beginning the FC > - Catch 22! > > My question is: should I have the flu shot before the next cycle > of FC, > beginning on Dec 5, and if so, how many days ahead? Perhaps Dr > Furman could > provide some guidance. I'd be more than grateful. > > Colin Fraser, > Italy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 I agree Mike, ASPIRIN is not good for us, neither is Tylenol. I quit taking them both about a year ago when I found this all out. I prefer not to take any pain medicine, but I do occasionally take an ibuprofen. I do agree also, that the flu shot is pretty important to us that have chronic problems, like Asthma, etc.. I didn't get my flu shot last year for the first time in over ten years, but I did the the pneumonia shot. I haven't gotten the flu shot yet this year either, but I also got a flu a little over a week ago. Waiting for it to be done with, then want to get a shot. Hope I can. Usually when I get the flu, it is one after the other from Novmember to June. Jim. ### > > c'mon people.... the world is not ALWAYS one big conspiracy... we should > probably stop taking aspirin too, as I've heard from the friend of my > brother's boss's wife's pool boy that the stuff can kill ya.... after all > it's only been around for about 125 years... I think we should test it > longer before pushing it on people.... ;-) > > I think most medical experts (and on this one I bet you can boldly even lump > IDSA and ILADS docs together) would say get your flu shot unless you're > feeling sick, are really elderly and frail, are an infant or young child, or > have AIDS... MILLIONS of people get flu shots and the stats don't lie; as a > group they get the flu less... which if you are not clear on things medical, > is a good thing... > > you need to mix more forums from medically diverse sources into your > reading. try the CDC (look, I know they got LD wrong, but they have a lot > right too...) and even WebMD for starters. you lose all credibility when you > imply that " getting no vaccines anymore " is somehow a good thing... > > Lastly, where is the moderation on this group??? Posters like this > are dangerous.... > > I read this group very infrequently (gee I wonder why?), but felt compelled > to respond. Immunizations are a good thing. Encouraging people to not get > them is a bad, irresponsible thing. Ask any school nurse what they think > about parents who are ignorant or lazy about keeping up with their > children's immunizations. There is a sane, reasonable medical reason for > immunizing people, which is why states mandate it, and why schools won't > allow you to attend until & unless you can show you've received shot like > the MMR; it's called preventing the epidemic spread of harmful, sometimes > fatal, disease... which again, if you are high on crack, or are not quite > clear on things medical, is a good thing... ;-) > > btw, I am C6 positive, got my flu shot last week, still have a pulse... and > I haven't gotten the flu yet... although maybe it's the damn flu shot > that's made me so irritable lately.... ;-) (just kidding) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008  Does anyone know if your child does not receive the flu shot in nj for preschool what the precussions might be? If I keep putting it off will they actually tell us that my son cannot continue going to school??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 > > Hi Bee, > > Do you think it is a good idea to get a flu shot? > Hi Rhonda, No, it is not a good idea to get a flu shot. Flu season is in the Winter, when we aren't getting enough vitamin D from the sun, which is the major reason most people get it at that time. That's why even healthy people should take cod liver oil in the Winter months in most areas. All vaccines, including the flu shot, are toxic/poisonous and they are also based on an the antibody theory, which is false. Here's a wealth of information about the dangers of vaccines: http://www.whale.to/vaccines.html Here's about the antibody theory: http://www.whale.to/vaccines/antibody.html Also see articles on Dr. Mercola's website about vaccine dangers, flu season and the flu shots - search at http://www.mercola.com Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'm not Bee, but I know she'd say NO! Its never a good idea to tinker with your immune system with something so risky. Moreover, the only way to avoid the flu is to keep your immune system strong, which this program is designed for. Incidently, I read that people often get the flu in the winter months due to lack of vit. D - which is in the cod liver oil. Good health in the winter! > > Hi Bee, > > Do you think it is a good idea to get a flu shot? > > Rhonda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 > > Thank you Bee and all that responded to my query about the flu shot. > > Bee, > > I have printed out your instructions and will start increasing my Vit. C today and will add the other suggestions as I get closer to the date of injection...I do (as suggested) plan to procrastinate on the flu shot. But, it is mandatory and I do love my work (not too many that can say that). Most hospitals make flu shots a requirement for their employees and paper work is required to show proof of shot...no exceptions. And as I have been in the medical field for over 20 years I am exempt from the " I did not know that " excuse. Please do not think people in the medical field are mean or stupid. This is what they have learned to be the best way to protect their vulnurable patients....they really are not bad people...they just have bad information. +++Hi . I understand how it works in the medical field. My sister is a nurse. I think my recommendations are the best option for you. Good for you for starting to increase vitamin C. Let me know how you are doing, and what happens after the shot too. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 JO  I also did flair after the shot two times and did not one time . I have also skipped it and boy did I end up wishing I had not a flair was not as bad as the flue I got that year. I have been forced to not get the shot a few times because of no coverage and not being very educated about it but I will not be passing it up any more but that's my personal opinion and like they say every ones got one and they almost all stink! that may be true but i also believe every one is in titled to mine so there now you have it hugs  the rednecks Marty & G. the redneck's my space http://www.myspace.com/martyg58   Stills ; An illness I know to well! To learn about Stills  http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.  In the old days a man who saved money was a miser; nowadays he's a wonder. ~Author Unknown  " Taking my gun away because I might shoot someone is like cutting my tongue out because I might yell `Fire!' in a crowded theater. " -- Venetoklis  a government and its agents are under no general duty to provide public services, such as police protection, to any particular individual citizen... -- Warren v. District of Columbia, 444 A.2d 1 (D.C. App.181) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Yes, because the Flu Nasal Mist contains live virus. This of us on immunosuppression therapy should never do a live virus vaccine. The Chicken Pox vaccine also contains live virus. My RD has made that very clear to me in our discussions. Tom > > -I spoke with my doctor about the flu shot and remicade also, he > said to yes take it but NOT the flu nasal mist. > take care, > love Pat from Ma > > > > > , I noticed the question about flu shots are coming up again. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Jo, Nope, no reaction. I used to never get the flu shot precisely because I didn't want a reaction, but since I've been sick and work at places that give it free, I have gotten it and have definitely been saved from being much more ill during flu season. Last year I did get the flu, but then again, the shot didn't have the strain going around in it. I'm about to head downstairs now and get my flu shot actually. since I work in a hospital it's required. Our patients can get one too if they have permission from their doctor. That's what I find interesting. Supposedly you aren't supposed to have reactions to the flu shot. So how come people with cancer have to ask their docs? tells us a little something about those shots. I see the connection to us though - cancer patients immune systems are stripped down, so are ours. houston, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hello Tom I have had the flue shot every year and it has been fine. This year I had it and felt so ill and I wondered if it is because I am now on Humira, if that could make a difference. Would you think this possible - just your opinion as you know an awful lot more than me on drugs. I will ask at the hospital next time I go. Thanks All the best Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hello Tom I have had the flue shot every year and it has been fine. This year I had it and felt so ill and I wondered if it is because I am now on Humira, if that could make a difference. Would you think this possible - just your opinion as you know an awful lot more than me on drugs. I will ask at the hospital next time I go. Thanks All the best Joan U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I've never had problems with the flu shot...took it last year for the first time and last week for the second time. No problems whatsoever. It is not supposed to be a 'live' virus they're injecting, so make sure they're aware you can't have that. I also took hte pneumonia shot yesterday...not feeling as good as I was, but that can also be because it was Friday...the end of a long work week. So there's my two cents. in tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 > > > Hi Am really interested in this thread.I take humira too (Hi Joan!) and in the UK we are routinely harangued to get our flu jabs.I havent had one since taking Humira simply because i fear all vaccines as humira masks infectiosn and reactions.Its helpful to read the difference between live vaccines and others.I might reconsider having the flu jab now.My GP was relaxed about me not having the jab as i had the pneumonia jab- which lasts for 5 years-which he considered more important.I have to say since I had that jab i have had far fewer colds etc. I am always worried about my girls getting stills and try hard to think through anything which might harm their immune responses.My eldest is 12 and we are being urged to let her have the HPV jabs to protect against cervical cancer.these will be done in school.I am finding it hard to find any data which helps me work out if this is a vaccine to avoid if arthritis runs in a family or not.the debate over here has been sidetracked by moral arguments of whether 12/13 yr olds should be immunised which means the real debate about safety doesnt seem to be taking place. Any help/comments gratefully received Annie x > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 > > > Hi Am really interested in this thread.I take humira too (Hi Joan!) and in the UK we are routinely harangued to get our flu jabs.I havent had one since taking Humira simply because i fear all vaccines as humira masks infectiosn and reactions.Its helpful to read the difference between live vaccines and others.I might reconsider having the flu jab now.My GP was relaxed about me not having the jab as i had the pneumonia jab- which lasts for 5 years-which he considered more important.I have to say since I had that jab i have had far fewer colds etc. I am always worried about my girls getting stills and try hard to think through anything which might harm their immune responses.My eldest is 12 and we are being urged to let her have the HPV jabs to protect against cervical cancer.these will be done in school.I am finding it hard to find any data which helps me work out if this is a vaccine to avoid if arthritis runs in a family or not.the debate over here has been sidetracked by moral arguments of whether 12/13 yr olds should be immunised which means the real debate about safety doesnt seem to be taking place. Any help/comments gratefully received Annie x > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Are there ever any pros to getting a flu shot? Kenda > It is that time of year again to get the flu shot. I would like to > know if anyone knows the pros and cons of getting the flu shot while > being treated for Lyme Disease an co-infections. > > Thank you! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 > > It is that time of year again to get the flu shot. I would like to > know if anyone knows the pros and cons of getting the flu shot while > being treated for Lyme Disease an co-infections. Influenza is one of many examples why I have been learning what I can about homeopathy. Vaccination will make it more difficult for your body to heal itself (which is ultimately where all healing comes from). Plus it can add to your chronic disease. Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 My lyme doc believes in flu shots it would seem as he gave me one as I'm on IV rocephin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think all vaccinations are dangerous as they may have an accumulative negative effect on the immune system...especially for those lyme patients that seem to have hyperimmunity to things like the common cold, the flu...etc. Personally, I have the strange uncomfortable symptoms of Lyme disease but I never get the normal sicknesses that everyone else gets. This has all happened since I've been sick with Lyme. Before that I got colds, flu, bronchitis...etc. It's almost as if part of our immune systems are overactive....while another part is disabled by this diabolical disease.  I know that certain chronic fatigue doctors and maybe some lyme docs...do NOT advise getting any vaccines as they will disregulate our immune systems even more. Please check out the following article I wrote on this subject . People who have increased allergies as a result of this disease....may reflect this hyperimmunity aspect. http://lymesentinel.blogspot.com/search/label/Vaccine%20Issues Marjorie Tietjen www.LymeSentinel.blogspot.com  From: Kenda Skaggs <oliverblue@...> Subject: Re: [ ] flu shot Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 4:46 PM Are there ever any pros to getting a flu shot? Kenda > It is that time of year again to get the flu shot. I would like to > know if anyone knows the pros and cons of getting the flu shot while > being treated for Lyme Disease an co-infections. > > Thank you! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Someone at a local lyme support group told me that the flu vaccine has mercury in it and that many lyme patients are sensitive to mercury and other toxins....I checked it out and the flu shots do indeed have mercury in them, as do other immunizations. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 this is interesting because my mom and I were just today considering getting the flu shot for me since my immune is so low. We were unsure if it would benefit me more than harm me but this is useful info. last i want is to become ill or something by trying not to become ill.... <3Elaina From: Maureen Havenner <havenner@...> Subject: RE: [ ] flu shot Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 8:10 PM Someone at a local lyme support group told me that the flu vaccine has mercury in it and that many lyme patients are sensitive to mercury and other toxins....I checked it out and the flu shots do indeed have mercury in them, as do other immunizations. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 my doctor insists on it because i worked in the schools and with lyme am so immune compromised. But he gives a half a shot, then two weeks later the other half. I don't have any problems with it. Sometimes hundreds of kids in school get super sick. Ijust had to decide for myself. connie, michigan [ ] flu shot > It is that time of year again to get the flu shot. I would like to > know if anyone knows the pros and cons of getting the flu shot while > being treated for Lyme Disease an co-infections. > > Thank you! > > > ------------------------------------ > > The book, Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic by Pamela Weintraub is > now > available for purchase. Please visit the official website at > http://cureunknown.com/index.html for more information. > > For free up to date information about Lyme disease and the known > co-infections delivered to your email address see: > Robynns_Lyme_List/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 It's just like that. Lyme upregulates the immune system so that it's constantly working overtime -- but it also makes it stupid, so your body will fail to fight off important stuff like sinus infections and the flu, and throw its resources into useless battles instead. That's why we become prone to allergies and MCS, and also why we get autoimmune disorders. The whole system is behaving like an angry, out- of-control pro halfback on a bad bender. I've done a lot of supplements over the years to calm my immune system and get it back on track. It seems logical that you wouldn't want to support an immune system that's already redlining; but I've had several CFIDS doctors (many of whom were also LL) explain that good support is important, because it encourages the system to calm down. And as it does, it also becomes smart again about which battles really need to be fought. To that end, besides the ProBoost, I take NAC, MSM, NADH, quercetin, and a pile of other stuff that keeps the system calm and steady. Over the past few years, I've had a dramatic reduction in chronic infections and allergies, and have been able to reduce the amount of thyroid medication I need by half. That's a sign of progress, I think. The Lyme's still doing its damage, but on at least a few fronts I'm still holding my own. Sara On Oct 20, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Marjorie Tietjen wrote: > I think all vaccinations are dangerous as they may have an > accumulative negative effect on the immune system...especially for > those lyme patients that seem to have hyperimmunity to things like > the common cold, the flu...etc. Personally, I have the strange > uncomfortable symptoms of Lyme disease but I never get the normal > sicknesses that everyone else gets. This has all happened since I've > been sick with Lyme. Before that I got colds, flu, bronchitis...etc. > It's almost as if part of our immune systems are overactive....while > another part is disabled by this diabolical disease. > > I know that certain chronic fatigue doctors and maybe some lyme > docs...do NOT advise getting any vaccines as they will disregulate > our immune systems even more. Please check out the following article > I wrote on this subject . People who have increased allergies as a > result of this disease....may reflect this hyperimmunity aspect. http://lymesentinel.blogspot.com/search/label/Vaccine%20Issues > > > > Marjorie Tietjen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 I decided to start getting flu shots six years ago as Lyme had made my asthma much worse. I've never had a problem: no reaction to the shot, no flu. > > From: Maureen Havenner <havenner@...> > Subject: RE: [ ] flu shot > > Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 8:10 PM > > Someone at a local lyme support group told me that the flu vaccine has > mercury in it and that many lyme patients are sensitive to mercury and > other toxins....I checked it out and the flu shots do indeed have > mercury in them, as do other immunizations. > > Maureen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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