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Topic: Lyme and Cos/Flu Shot

LilaLee*
Member
Member # 43649

posted

I am relatively newly diagnosed and been in
treatment for about 4 months.

I have read the posts from years past on Flu
shot (and if to get one) but would appreciate
any new posts on opinions re Lyme treatment
and getting the flu shot.

I hadn't realized this until last year but there are in fact varying types of flu shot (different manufacturers) and some have very minimal preservatives and are much "cleaner" than others.

And, it is of course (other than the mist) not a live virus. So, i don't really understand why even a broken immune system wouldn't benefit from it.

I have been diagnosed with late Lyme, have apparently had it for "years", and have had the flu shot for the last 8-10 years due to a child w/Asthma and had minimal problems.

LLMD says "def not." ??

Any input appreciated. thanks:)

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LL

Posts: 79 | From Rocky Mountains | Registered: Apr 2014 | IP: Logged |

Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Your LLMD is right, but you get to decide for yourself.

Watch the video here:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/130010

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

Posts: 96222 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001 | IP: Logged |

jlcd1
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 18138

posted

I did get it while I was pregnant and sick with "fibromyalgia". I was fine. But now I wouldn't ever get it again because I know the risks.

Posts: 908 | From Albany | Registered: Nov 2008 | IP: Logged |

steve1906
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16206

posted

Even without Lyme! -10 Reasons Why Flu Shots are More Dangerous Than The Flu!

http://www.undergroundhealth.com/10-reasons-why-flu-shots-are-more-dangerous-than-the-flu/

Steve

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Everything I say is just my opinion!

Posts: 3529 | From Massachusetts Boston Area | Registered: Jul 2008 | IP: Logged |

GretaM
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 40917

posted

No way.

Your LL is right.

It will just cause a flare in lyme and any coinfections you are harbouring.

No way.

Posts: 4358 | From British Columbia, Canada | Registered: Jun 2013 | IP: Logged |

Judie
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 38323

posted

My doc says that when you get a vaccine, your body's attention goes to making antibodies for that and doesn't focus on the Lyme.

Basically, your immune system won't be working against the Lyme and coinfections so they'll bloom.

It's your choice, but that's what you can expect to happen.

Listen to your LLMD.

Posts: 2839 | From California | Registered: Jul 2012 | IP: Logged |

jennyfromtheblock
Member
Member # 43805

posted

I got the pneumonia vaccine last year, before I was dx. My symptoms flared big time. I went down hill fast. Just my 2 cents

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celiac dx 2012
pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor dx 2012
lyme dx 2/14
poss igm wb, neg igg wb - Igenex/CDC

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Brussels
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 13480

posted

How can you kill a virus, that is soooo micro, and that is not even considered alive (as it is just genetic material)?

How can one even divide a virus? Or kill it?

Whatever people say, just read about what ARE viruses, and take your own conclusions.

Bacteria are HUGE in comparison, and are full beings, who eat, defecate, reproduce... But viruses...?

Posts: 6199 | From Brussels | Registered: Oct 2007 | IP: Logged |

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