twanger
10-24-2007, 10:33 AM
This was posted on the Cold and Flu Board but we didn't get much response.
Has anyone had the 2007 Flu Vacination and had a reaction?
I did and still feel bad two weeks after the shot. My arm hurt for several days to the point that I could not lift it. In addition, I developed a lymph node behind my ear that really hurt.
I also feel achy and tired.
I was just wondering if others have experienced a reaction.
Thanks.
Has anyone had the 2007 Flu Vacination and had a reaction?
I did and still feel bad two weeks after the shot. My arm hurt for several days to the point that I could not lift it. In addition, I developed a lymph node behind my ear that really hurt.
I also feel achy and tired.
I was just wondering if others have experienced a reaction.
Thanks.
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Worrybucket
10-25-2007, 11:28 AM
twanger,
usually after a flu jab people feel a little like they have a lower immune system. It's because what they put in you is a strain of flu to make your body recognise it and immediately fight it and form antibodies. So its not surprising you feel a little sick. Although its quite a long time for your symptoms, but then if you think flu can last over a week, so this is probably what you have. If it carries on i would go get checked out by your doctor. Good luck :)
usually after a flu jab people feel a little like they have a lower immune system. It's because what they put in you is a strain of flu to make your body recognise it and immediately fight it and form antibodies. So its not surprising you feel a little sick. Although its quite a long time for your symptoms, but then if you think flu can last over a week, so this is probably what you have. If it carries on i would go get checked out by your doctor. Good luck :)
twanger
10-25-2007, 11:45 AM
Thank you. I am feeling a little better. I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and it has been rainy and cloudy here so maybe that is contributing to the feeling.
Worrybucket
10-25-2007, 02:58 PM
twanger,
Have you got a SAD light, its the artificial light to have on for half hour a day.
Its for SAD sufferers my Hubby has one he suffers also, and it does work, but you must use it every day the sun isnt out. Well worth the £90.
Have you got a SAD light, its the artificial light to have on for half hour a day.
Its for SAD sufferers my Hubby has one he suffers also, and it does work, but you must use it every day the sun isnt out. Well worth the £90.
twanger
10-25-2007, 05:36 PM
Yes, I have the light. Last year we had a lot of sunny days and I did not use it much.
However, I think that I may have to pull it out because my lethargy is starting already. It ususally hits around January but I feel it now. Yuck!
Has your husband started to use his, yet?
Thanks.
However, I think that I may have to pull it out because my lethargy is starting already. It ususally hits around January but I feel it now. Yuck!
Has your husband started to use his, yet?
Thanks.
Worrybucket
10-25-2007, 05:38 PM
funnily enough he didnt use it this past winter either as it was quite a bright one. But im thinking he will be using it again this coming winter as its starting to affect him already. He has used it for one whole winter 2 yrears ago and it definetely worked.
twanger
10-25-2007, 08:39 PM
It sounds as if we are on the same page.