Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi Jennie I have had the flu shot every year for 3 years now. My doc. Really strongly recommended I have it, so I took her advise and I didn’t have any bad reactions at all. The doc. Said that I could suffer very badly if I did catch flu. Perhaps you should check with your doctor as everyone is different and you may have a different reaction. Hope you sort it out. Best wishes Joan U.K. _____ From: Stillsdisease [mailto:Stillsdisease ] On Behalf Of j_l_b2000 Sent: 06 October 2007 02:59 To: Stillsdisease Subject: Flu Shot Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like? Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I would the flu shot end up making me sick instead? Thanks for any advice you can give, Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi Jennie I have had the flu shot every year for 3 years now. My doc. Really strongly recommended I have it, so I took her advise and I didn’t have any bad reactions at all. The doc. Said that I could suffer very badly if I did catch flu. Perhaps you should check with your doctor as everyone is different and you may have a different reaction. Hope you sort it out. Best wishes Joan U.K. _____ From: Stillsdisease [mailto:Stillsdisease ] On Behalf Of j_l_b2000 Sent: 06 October 2007 02:59 To: Stillsdisease Subject: Flu Shot Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like? Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I would the flu shot end up making me sick instead? Thanks for any advice you can give, Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi Jennie I have had the flu shot every year for 3 years now. My doc. Really strongly recommended I have it, so I took her advise and I didn’t have any bad reactions at all. The doc. Said that I could suffer very badly if I did catch flu. Perhaps you should check with your doctor as everyone is different and you may have a different reaction. Hope you sort it out. Best wishes Joan U.K. _____ From: Stillsdisease [mailto:Stillsdisease ] On Behalf Of j_l_b2000 Sent: 06 October 2007 02:59 To: Stillsdisease Subject: Flu Shot Ok, quick question does anyone get a flu shot? I have never gotten one before, because I rarely get sick. But do you think I should get one now? Does Still's make you more easily sick with the flu and the like? Plus with the steroid I know the immune system becomes weaker so I would the flu shot end up making me sick instead? Thanks for any advice you can give, Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 My advice would be to PLEASE get the flu shot. About 3 weeks ago some BUG got my other 2 daughters sick and eventually my husband and my youngest daughter (sytemic JRA) and ME. We all recovered BUT let me share with you ...her nightmare. By 23rd of september she still had a stuffy nose and cough. The question was if we should not give her her humira shot that weekend. (she is on humira, prednisone 5 tablets of methotrexate, naproxen etc, she is 5 but weighs only 26 lbs and looks like 3! ) That sunday we took her to the doctors (her amazing nurse, Amy Sharples from UMASS) set up the appt. They thoroughly checked her our out (especially ruling out strep) and ear infection. Then on monday she complained of ear pain. Wednesday -Thursday she was screaming and crying. Now she has Stills ...so she knows pains ...but her screams were as if someone was burning her. We misunderstood the situation and thought she was irritating her throat with this strange cry and thats why she couldnt eat. Her fevers were passing 104-105. In the past increasing her prednisone took care of this but not this time. Eventually she waws admitted in the hospital and along with a myriad of symtoms an ulcer from her uvula down her esoghagus was discovered. SO my 5 year old just spent over a week in the hospital. 3 IV's administering 14 drugs and Total nutrition (not all meds on IV) ( Morphine round the clock plus on demand, Toradol and tylenol for pain ...they started on antiviral and antibiotics as well. She had impressively large lymph nodes and spleen (ultrasound = splenomagaly) All the tests were negative. and she was sent home today based on the fact that she is eating and taking her meds orally. On her discharge papers it is ordered for her to take the flu shot. (she is allergic to eggs) Hope I was convinving... just got home this morning --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 My advice would be to PLEASE get the flu shot. About 3 weeks ago some BUG got my other 2 daughters sick and eventually my husband and my youngest daughter (sytemic JRA) and ME. We all recovered BUT let me share with you ...her nightmare. By 23rd of september she still had a stuffy nose and cough. The question was if we should not give her her humira shot that weekend. (she is on humira, prednisone 5 tablets of methotrexate, naproxen etc, she is 5 but weighs only 26 lbs and looks like 3! ) That sunday we took her to the doctors (her amazing nurse, Amy Sharples from UMASS) set up the appt. They thoroughly checked her our out (especially ruling out strep) and ear infection. Then on monday she complained of ear pain. Wednesday -Thursday she was screaming and crying. Now she has Stills ...so she knows pains ...but her screams were as if someone was burning her. We misunderstood the situation and thought she was irritating her throat with this strange cry and thats why she couldnt eat. Her fevers were passing 104-105. In the past increasing her prednisone took care of this but not this time. Eventually she waws admitted in the hospital and along with a myriad of symtoms an ulcer from her uvula down her esoghagus was discovered. SO my 5 year old just spent over a week in the hospital. 3 IV's administering 14 drugs and Total nutrition (not all meds on IV) ( Morphine round the clock plus on demand, Toradol and tylenol for pain ...they started on antiviral and antibiotics as well. She had impressively large lymph nodes and spleen (ultrasound = splenomagaly) All the tests were negative. and she was sent home today based on the fact that she is eating and taking her meds orally. On her discharge papers it is ordered for her to take the flu shot. (she is allergic to eggs) Hope I was convinving... just got home this morning --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 My advice would be to PLEASE get the flu shot. About 3 weeks ago some BUG got my other 2 daughters sick and eventually my husband and my youngest daughter (sytemic JRA) and ME. We all recovered BUT let me share with you ...her nightmare. By 23rd of september she still had a stuffy nose and cough. The question was if we should not give her her humira shot that weekend. (she is on humira, prednisone 5 tablets of methotrexate, naproxen etc, she is 5 but weighs only 26 lbs and looks like 3! ) That sunday we took her to the doctors (her amazing nurse, Amy Sharples from UMASS) set up the appt. They thoroughly checked her our out (especially ruling out strep) and ear infection. Then on monday she complained of ear pain. Wednesday -Thursday she was screaming and crying. Now she has Stills ...so she knows pains ...but her screams were as if someone was burning her. We misunderstood the situation and thought she was irritating her throat with this strange cry and thats why she couldnt eat. Her fevers were passing 104-105. In the past increasing her prednisone took care of this but not this time. Eventually she waws admitted in the hospital and along with a myriad of symtoms an ulcer from her uvula down her esoghagus was discovered. SO my 5 year old just spent over a week in the hospital. 3 IV's administering 14 drugs and Total nutrition (not all meds on IV) ( Morphine round the clock plus on demand, Toradol and tylenol for pain ...they started on antiviral and antibiotics as well. She had impressively large lymph nodes and spleen (ultrasound = splenomagaly) All the tests were negative. and she was sent home today based on the fact that she is eating and taking her meds orally. On her discharge papers it is ordered for her to take the flu shot. (she is allergic to eggs) Hope I was convinving... just got home this morning --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 The previous information provided by Barbara Gardner was provide by a Registered Nurse, Barbara, just so everyone knows from which she speaks. I Personally will be getting my flu shot when I return home from the Conference. I have gotten the flu shot for the last 15 or more years. Any more years than that I have forgotten, lol! " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 The previous information provided by Barbara Gardner was provide by a Registered Nurse, Barbara, just so everyone knows from which she speaks. I Personally will be getting my flu shot when I return home from the Conference. I have gotten the flu shot for the last 15 or more years. Any more years than that I have forgotten, lol! " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 The previous information provided by Barbara Gardner was provide by a Registered Nurse, Barbara, just so everyone knows from which she speaks. I Personally will be getting my flu shot when I return home from the Conference. I have gotten the flu shot for the last 15 or more years. Any more years than that I have forgotten, lol! " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I'm sorry but I think is also a Registered Nurse? Am I correct? " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I'm sorry but I think is also a Registered Nurse? Am I correct? " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I'm sorry but I think is also a Registered Nurse? Am I correct? " WE WILL WIN " Love Ya'll " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " Carole & Bob Mom & Dad Panama City, FL 32404 Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 , Thank you for sharing with Jennie about your experience. I am in ville, AR. I have just recently been diagnosed with Still's ( I've been suffering for some time though). We have very similar climates. I go to Houston quite often for conferences, etc. Did I understand that you are a RN? How long have you had Still's? I am so glad to be able to be a part of this group to have support and information. Thanks in advance for everything. Angelia (pronounced ) ville, Arkansas a_cone wrote: Hi Jennie, This is my second year of ever getting the flu shot. in the past, I've not gotten sick because my system has always been over-reactive. But I figure since I am on drugs that suppress the immune system and I'm back in a city where I get bronchitis twice a year, that I better protect myself from the flu, so I got the shot. No flu and no reaction last year. This year, no reaction to the shot either. I also got the 5 year pneumonia shot last year. Houston, Texas Angelia Aloette of Central Arkansas --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 , Thank you for sharing with Jennie about your experience. I am in ville, AR. I have just recently been diagnosed with Still's ( I've been suffering for some time though). We have very similar climates. I go to Houston quite often for conferences, etc. Did I understand that you are a RN? How long have you had Still's? I am so glad to be able to be a part of this group to have support and information. Thanks in advance for everything. Angelia (pronounced ) ville, Arkansas a_cone wrote: Hi Jennie, This is my second year of ever getting the flu shot. in the past, I've not gotten sick because my system has always been over-reactive. But I figure since I am on drugs that suppress the immune system and I'm back in a city where I get bronchitis twice a year, that I better protect myself from the flu, so I got the shot. No flu and no reaction last year. This year, no reaction to the shot either. I also got the 5 year pneumonia shot last year. Houston, Texas Angelia Aloette of Central Arkansas --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 , Thank you for sharing with Jennie about your experience. I am in ville, AR. I have just recently been diagnosed with Still's ( I've been suffering for some time though). We have very similar climates. I go to Houston quite often for conferences, etc. Did I understand that you are a RN? How long have you had Still's? I am so glad to be able to be a part of this group to have support and information. Thanks in advance for everything. Angelia (pronounced ) ville, Arkansas a_cone wrote: Hi Jennie, This is my second year of ever getting the flu shot. in the past, I've not gotten sick because my system has always been over-reactive. But I figure since I am on drugs that suppress the immune system and I'm back in a city where I get bronchitis twice a year, that I better protect myself from the flu, so I got the shot. No flu and no reaction last year. This year, no reaction to the shot either. I also got the 5 year pneumonia shot last year. Houston, Texas Angelia Aloette of Central Arkansas --------------------------------- Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I too am getting my flu and pneumonia shot as well on the 1st of November after returning from Conference. Pnuemonia shot is now recommended to me by my family physician after battling last year after conference and again just last month. Tracilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I too am getting my flu and pneumonia shot as well on the 1st of November after returning from Conference. Pnuemonia shot is now recommended to me by my family physician after battling last year after conference and again just last month. Tracilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Nope! Though we could all probably be MDs by now! hehe angela > > I'm sorry but I think is also a Registered Nurse? Am I correct? > > > > " WE WILL WIN " > Love Ya'll > " NEVER FIGHT FAIR " > Carole & Bob > Mom & Dad > Panama City, FL 32404 > Please visit the International Stills Disease Foundation Web Site at: www.stillsdisease.org/. Please make Tax Deductible Donations to the all volunteer, International Stills Disease Foundation Inc., 1123 S. Kimbrel Ave., Panama City, FL 32404 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 It is my opinion from ,what I have read on your site that you should avoid immunizations in that the labs making these vaccines are not totally careful and do not really know from year to year what strain will hit any area; as well as the possibility that the strain will mutate.......best to take your chances. In 1991 I took a flu shot......got the flu from the shot( as did my mother and my daughter) and I had one problem after the other for 3 years until I was healthy again.....DO NOT TAKE THE FLU SHOT! ......tahe care...barbara Flu shot That time of year again and I'm wondering about flu shots. My husband and I are in our mid fifties and never have received flu shots over the years, and only occassionally got the flu and survived it. Last year I got a flu shot and my husband didn't, neither of us got the flu. I'd like some opinion and advice on flu shots, not sure I want to get another one. Thanks in advance for any advice. Jean ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.9/1068 - Release Date: 10/13/07 10:15 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 That time of year again and I'm wondering about flu shots. My husband and I are in our mid fifties and never have received flu shots over the years, and only occassionally got the flu and survived it. Last year I got a flu shot and my husband didn't, neither of us got the flu. I'd like some opinion and advice on flu shots, not sure I want to get another one. Thanks in advance for any advice. Jean IMHO...what's the point? The shot is never the current strain of flu. I know it's a real revenue builder for Dr.'s offices, at least one was caught administering sterilized water. Seems like they always create a panic about there not being enough vaccine to go around. I don't trust um. C --------------------------------- Catch up on fall's hot new shows on TV. Watch previews, get listings, and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 > >> > IMHO...what's the point? The shot is never the current strain of flu. I know it's a real revenue builder for Dr.'s offices Thanks to both of you Colleen and Barbara, advice well taken, we won't be getting the flu shot this year. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 In the past I've taken flu shots and they worked for me. Granted I was in my late 30s a and 40's when I did so. Prior to that I was getting the Flu ever time it came around and it would hang on for weeks. The shots don't provide long term immunity and you are taking the chance the lab work is good and vaccine isn't somehow contaminated. Still they do work though as one ages they are less effective in older immune systems. One thing I will suggest, it that vitamin D3 is an important supplement to take to prevent or modify the course of the virus. Flu season seems to come when the 25-OH-vitamin D serum levels has dropped to near the lowest point in the year. Vitamin D may also prevent the immune system from over acting and causing excessive inflammation in the lungs if you do become infected. Currently I take 4000 to 5000 IU of vitamin D3 per day during the fall and winter months. I take less during the spring and summer, 1000 IU unless I spend all day inside then I count it as a winter day. I haven't had the flu since I started this. Though I've had a couple of colds since I started my vitamin D3 regimen. I started it in 2001 as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hello; I am a new member and I have a question re. flu shots for those having active flare ups with fevers. I have been running a fever since mid July; I am wondering if I can get my flu shot this year with a fever running. My dr thinks I could have an auto immune disease now or a virus infection, or both. He is running a bunch of tests trying to finally pin down a diagnosis for me that none of my drs have found yet. He thinks my fever and other symptoms are from possible auto immune disease and/or a viral infection. I have had flare ups since I was in my early 20s at least. And early on my first dr who retired when she went blind at a young age always told me not to get the flu shots whenever I am running a fever. This was back in the late 80s early 90s. Can a person have flu shots even with a fever as long as their dr thinks it is OK to do so? I am on Ibuprofen 4oomgs 4 times a day for the fever and joint/muscle pains I am having with this flare up. When I get the flu I get very ill; so I hope I can get a flu shot this year. *Last year I had a flu shot and was unlucky enough to get the strain of flu that last years shot missed. Thanks. Mia snip------------- > Hi Jennie, > > Unless your doctor indicates otherwise, I would recommend the flu shot. I got mine today, and get one every year. The flu shot cannot make you sick. The virus is killed, but your body still makes antibodies to fight the virus. Some vaccinations other than the flu shot are live viruses, and would be contraindicated with our immune systems and medications. unsnip--------- > > Be well, > Barbara Gardner > Ventura, CA > bgard@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hello; I am a new member and I have a question re. flu shots for those having active flare ups with fevers. I have been running a fever since mid July; I am wondering if I can get my flu shot this year with a fever running. My dr thinks I could have an auto immune disease now or a virus infection, or both. He is running a bunch of tests trying to finally pin down a diagnosis for me that none of my drs have found yet. He thinks my fever and other symptoms are from possible auto immune disease and/or a viral infection. I have had flare ups since I was in my early 20s at least. And early on my first dr who retired when she went blind at a young age always told me not to get the flu shots whenever I am running a fever. This was back in the late 80s early 90s. Can a person have flu shots even with a fever as long as their dr thinks it is OK to do so? I am on Ibuprofen 4oomgs 4 times a day for the fever and joint/muscle pains I am having with this flare up. When I get the flu I get very ill; so I hope I can get a flu shot this year. *Last year I had a flu shot and was unlucky enough to get the strain of flu that last years shot missed. Thanks. Mia snip------------- > Hi Jennie, > > Unless your doctor indicates otherwise, I would recommend the flu shot. I got mine today, and get one every year. The flu shot cannot make you sick. The virus is killed, but your body still makes antibodies to fight the virus. Some vaccinations other than the flu shot are live viruses, and would be contraindicated with our immune systems and medications. unsnip--------- > > Be well, > Barbara Gardner > Ventura, CA > bgard@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 > > > One thing I will suggest, it that vitamin D3 > is an important supplement to take to > prevent or modify the course of the virus. > Flu season seems to come when the 25-OH-vitamin D > serum levels has dropped to near the lowest > point in the year. Vitamin D may also prevent > the immune system from over acting and causing > excessive inflammation in the lungs if you do > become infected. > Thanks for your advice. We have started taking vitamin D this year, presently we're taking 2000 IU of 'Carlson' softgels per day. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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