flu shot? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

MSNik · 10-24-2006, 05:24 PM

Hi, just wondered. I have been told by my neuro as well as my general practitioner that MS people should NOT have the flu shot. Tonight, I was told by the Rebif nurse that studies show that the little bit of "flu" you get from the shot,is a whole lot easier on the body than if you get the Flu itself. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Has anyone been told to GET the flu shot? Has anyone else been told NOT to?
thanks..
Nikki

sunshine149 · 10-24-2006, 07:24 PM

I've always been told to get it but i don't

Last year I got a tetnus shot and it caused lhermitte's sign. My neuro thought it very possible that vaccinations could cause symptoms but of course she never advise NOT to get vaccinations...

LaLady · 10-24-2006, 08:58 PM

Ha! I was told to definitely get the flu shot and I do.

3 years ago I had the flu (no shot) and I wanted to die.

MSNik · 10-25-2006, 06:30 AM

Thanks, both of you. I appreciate hearing what you had to say. Im kind of on the fence about this. Let me ask this; When you got the flu shot, did you have any relapsing symptoms?

LaLady · 10-25-2006, 08:21 AM

I had no symptoms from the flu shot at all. I am getting this year's shot next week.

Good luck with your decision.