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Posted 10/11/2007 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all

I had the jab yesterday and feel bad today.  My UC hasnt got any worse - touch wood, but I feel rough. I don't recall this happening in previous years.  Wondered if anyone else is in the same boat.

Thanks

Posted 10/11/2007 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hubby is having his done at the end of the month after our vacation. I don't have UC and I felt lousy later that day and most of the next day. I had a headache, almost a flu like sympton and a very thick feeling when I swallowed for several days and then it passed.
Posted 10/11/2007 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
I had mine 2 days ago. My arm is really sore, and yesterday and I had stomach issues. Uggh. Not U/C, but bad enough. I didnt connect that it might be related til I read your post.

Yuck
Posted 10/11/2007 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
I had mine last week and it didn't bother me at all. I had a sore arm though.
Posted 10/11/2007 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
I'm having mine next Thursday.  My youngest daughter is having hers, so I figured it would be a good time for mine as well.  Just hope it doesn't cause me any problems, since I'm flaring a bit.  But we need it so I'll just hope for the best.

Posted 10/11/2007 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Got mine yesterday. Touch of a sore arm but so far so good.
Posted 10/11/2007 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
Nope, never get them, don't intend to.


:)
Posted 10/12/2007 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
mine is on order my gp doesnt think my body could cope if i got the flu at the moment, i did have it last year following which i had flu like symptoms but i feel its better to be safe than sorry.

Dave
Posted 10/12/2007 4:48 AM (GMT 0)
I dont take it, afraid I might have an allergic reaction to it. sense I am allergic to alot of meds and other things and my mom had a terrible allergic reaction to the flu shot one year.
Posted 10/12/2007 6:34 AM (GMT 0)
I didnt get it...and I have the flu right NOW.....doh!!!

Just diagnosed Aug. 14/07

Asacol 8 / day (5-Aminosalicylic Acid 400mg)

Pred. 50mg

Cortafoam (butt mousse, not emima)

Florastor Probiotic

Post Edited By Moderator (dakotagirl) : 10/12/2007 1:14:26 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/12/2007 7:50 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't gotten mine yet. Thanks for the reminder!
Posted 10/12/2007 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
Had mine done yesterday, didnt have any problems with it last year, dont expect any this year.
Posted 10/12/2007 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'm actually going in today to see if I can get it when i get that gardasil shot. I guess I'd rather get the shot and feel icky the next day then not get the shot, get the flu and have it bump me out of remission. I guess I have a bias though...I'm a college student! The flu will be EVERYWHERE!!!!
Posted 10/12/2007 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Just got mine yesterday. My arm is sore, but that's because I was so out of it I forgot to rub the spot firmly after the shot, which worked last year - no pain the day after at all!
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