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Date: 27.10.2010
From: Scaryfeet

Subject: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I had mine on Saturday and have been 'fine' by our standards, not even a pain and dead arm where the needle had gone in, then last night BANG!
Boy do I feel rough. Last night I was itching all over more than usual, really thirsty, aching from head to toe more than usual - I guess everything you would have if you had the flu.....

I don't think I've ever had a 'conventional' flare-up like many of you have described with the red/hot joints etc I just get exhausted and wiped out with exceptionally stiff joints......

Do you think this is just a flare up or a flu jab induced bought of flu? If that makes sense?

xxx

PS Has anyone noticed the longer you spend posting on here the harder it is to add up the numbers at the bottom of your submission!!!! Or maybe thats the wine - only joking, its only 1.30pm...!!
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: Shirley

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

Hi Scaryfeet, I'm glad you raised this as I've never had a flu jab but have been wondering if I should. I hope you get some ideas from others who have experience of this and start to feel better soon. x
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I had a really bad flare after my flu jab. They warned me I might but didn't really expect it to happen. My knee was so bad I had to have a steroid injection in it. And my rheumy put my oral prednisilone up. So yes is the answer, you probably are having a flare. You can't get flu from a jab but can feel 'fluish' lol!

yes! 1 + 1 = 3
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: Lynn

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

Girls, do you know the flu jab has also got the swine flu in with it this year.
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I know Lynn. I wonder if that is why I flared this year, having them together and not last year when I had them separately....? Hadn't thought of that and will mention it to my rheumy when I see him next - if I remember lol! Too much stuff to cram into a 10 min appt!
Sally
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: caroline

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I was recommended to have the flu jab by my rheumy lol I work for the nhs they hand them out to staff for free stops them taking time off lol I didnt have mine yet keep missing them Maybe I get it sooon im not a flu person will i get more coughs and colds with having sero neg inflam arthritis lol dumb question but i needed to get prepared lol
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Date: 27.10.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

Sally, make your appt last a bit longer, I just keep asking questions when the nurse is trying to usher me out, dont let them rush you... T.C.

Caroline, you should make sure you get the flu jab its very important, especialy if you are on any of the biologicals or tnf because they lower your immune system and you are prone to any infections.
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Date: 28.10.2010
From: charlotte

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I was offered the jab but they advised that i had it in three parts so that it doesn't knock me for six.. was due to have part one yesterday but decided that i needed to wait until after my wedding - it would just be my luck, so will have it done week after next
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Date: 28.10.2010
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

Caroline, it depends on your meds whether you will be more prone to infection. Some meds lower your immune system - it's how they control the disease - so you will be more susceptible to flu.

Lynn, I do stretch my appt out. My last nurse one was 45 minutes. But one just forgets things every time!
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Date: 28.10.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

Sally I am the same cant remember a thing when I am in there, I blame all the meds... I have to write everything down or hope my hubby remembers. Hope you are okay?. Take Care. x
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Date: 05.11.2010
From: Roger

Subject: Re: Has the flu jab knocked you sideways???

I have seronegative R A. Which has been in remission for over 2 years.After having the flu jab
this year,which included the swine flu vaccine, I started to develop stiff joints,particularly my knees,have seen my G P and he has put me on anti
inflammatories,he says if this doesn't work,I will
have to go back on DMARDS. MTX etc.which I was on
for seven years.My bloods are normal.
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