barefut Posted October 26, 2006 How many get flu shots? Any side effects? Doc says get one, never had one.....I'm afraid it will GIVE me the flu, happens to my grandma every time. Quote Take care, Barefut Serena Justis ISN Blogger International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janey Posted October 26, 2006 Barefut, I never got a flu shot until I went on immunosuppresants. Now I get one every year. It does NOT give me the flu. Big Hugs, Janey Quote Janey Willis ISN Support Specialist (Retired) ISN Assistant Webmaster (Retired) ISN News Director (Retired) ISN Technical Writer for Training Manuals International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miocean Posted October 26, 2006 I get a flu shot every year and it has never made me sick. At first I got one because I worked with kids and now I get one because my immune system is so low. I get one in dialysis every year. I was told after my kidney transplant even my husband should get one. I know there is a lot of controversy about vaccines but I haven't been sick since I received the shots. I think they are worth it. Quote ISN Artist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Posted October 26, 2006 I get one yearly Love Sweet Quote Warm and gentle hugs, Pamela ISN Support Specialist International Scleroderma Network (ISN) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojoy4life Posted October 26, 2006 I get one every year as well rather be safe than sorry!! Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherion Posted October 27, 2006 It looks like I'm going to be the oddball in the group. I no longer get flu shots. I've had two in the past and both times I was sick the entire winter. It's going to take a lot of persuasion to get me to even consider it again. That's just me, I've always been a bit "different" lol lol Sherion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whirlway Posted October 27, 2006 I get one every year. Never had any problems. ~whirlway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judy Devlin Posted October 27, 2006 I get a flu shot every year. They don't make me sick. I also highly recommend the pneumonia shot which is good for about 5-7 years. That was recommended by my rheumatologist and gastroenterologist because of acid reflux going into the lungs now and then. That is brutal- very painful when it happens and can cause chronic bronchitis and lung infections. Quote There are over 1,000 patient and caregiver stories on the main Sclero.org site. Warm regards, Judy Devlin ISN Archive Committee Chair International Scleroderma Network Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Posted October 27, 2006 I'm with Sherion. I do not get a flu shot anymore. I used to but have stopped and have have the same results without the flu shot. I think this is an individual thing and all of our bodies are different. Good Luck!! Sue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarahp Posted October 27, 2006 I get a flu shot every year. I feel fine afterwards and do not get the flu. I will be getting one tomorrow. Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sally Posted October 27, 2006 I have been getting the flu shot and pnemonia shot every year since I have been diagnosed, my rheumatologist insists on it. I have never had any side effects from them, nor have I had the flu or pnemonia since I have been getting them, I think we are react differently, I know of people that say they have gotten sick from them. What does your rheumatologist advise? Good luck, Sally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vee Posted October 27, 2006 I've gotten the flu shot for the past 3 years and a pnuemonia shot, haven't had any trouble yet! Vee Quote Happy people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have! Warm and Happy to you! Vee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peggy3007 Posted October 27, 2006 I get a flu shot every year and have never had any reactions nor have I had the flu. I've had two pneumonia shots and had a reaction to the second one. My are swelled up like a balloon. :o Peggy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beanpole Posted October 29, 2006 I stopped getting flu shots 4 months after my diagnosis. After getting a flu shot one time, I got the flu two weeks later and it turned into pneumonia. Allergic reaction for me outweighed a flu shot. It depends on the immune system of each individual. Just take precautions is all that I can say. And talk it over with your doctor. take care Quote Michelle C. Hunter ISN Book P.R. Coordinator for the U.S. International Scleroderma Network Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dee Posted October 29, 2006 At my doctor's insistance, I've had a flu shot every year for eight years and never had any negative reaction. Neither have I had the flu. I've also had pneumonia shots with the same positive results. Dee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
