Flu outbreak?

[Sangye]

The problem is that it's the vaccine manufacturers who are doing all the research. And there is BIG money in vaccines, on the side of the pharmaceutical companies and on the side of the doctors who administer them. Vaccine visits make up a huge portion of many doctor visits, especially in pediatrics. Our Congress also passed a law some years ago exempting vaccine manufacturers and doctors from being sued for damages caused by a vaccine EVEN if there is a known problem with the vaccine. So I wouldn't hold my breath for any honest research any time soon.

Here is a great fact-filled article about the flu shot in particular.
NVIC Vaccine News

[chrisTIn@]

This discussion (about whether or not flu-shots are recommended for Weggies) returns every winter.
So far I haven't got a flu shot, even though mu GP sends me an invitation every winter, because in his opinion I'm in the 'risk group' for the flu.
I talked it over with my Wegs-doc, and he said I COULD take it. He let the decision to me, in fact.
And I decided to take the risk of getting the flu...

In october last year I had an infection, but I don't know if this was the flu or an other 'bug'.
I took ten days of Clarytromycine, and was cured.
Since then I took the well known precautions, as washing hands frequently,rinse my nose and use special ointment, avoid sick people, and so on.

I know each case of Wegs is different, and decisions will have to be made for each person individually, in close contact with medical specialists and caretakers.
Still it's interesting to read all those different opinions and see the facts and statistics.
Thank you all of you for the information.

For the rest, I highly agree with drz's remark

Keep the faith and encourage evidence based techniques to find some answers that really work.

[drz]

I think I finally succumbed to the flu outbreak. Stomach upset, feel sweaty, but no fever yet. I have been staying home most of the time too to try dodge it but no such luck. I am still fighting the bronchitis and cough a lot. I am having my second GPA flare too in three months which usually seem to follow or go along with my infections. These are marked by increase bleeding in nasal rinses and more body aches and pains in joints like elbows. These are very mild compared to what it was like before diagnosis and first treatment but still a drag. I am wondering now how to keep my meds down and what happens if stomach starts throwing contents up. I have had two close calls so far and spent some time by the throne in my bathroom but managed to keep breakfast and morning meds down so far. Do you take them again or what? Do any of the meds for nausea help for flu? Biggest problem is how to pass the time when you feel uncomfortable with any position and too exhausted to do anything.

On a bright note we are getting a beautiful snow fall right now and it is really pretty coming down. Just wish I felt well enough to go out and enjoy it. Cross country skiing in the woods would really be nice right now.

[Dirty Don]

Hang tough drz, this too shall pass...

[chrisTIn@]

Yes, hang tough drz!
Is there a possibility to consult an 'indoor' doctor or get a telephonic or email-consult about the nausea and the meds?

[Debbie C]

Hey Drz. sorry to hear u r ill. My mother,who takes alot of meds for blood pressure and pain meds sometmes has to take this med for nausea call Ondansetron 4 mg. You put one tablet on your tongue,let it disolve (works quickly) You might see if u are able to take that.It has saved her from throwing up all her pills ! Hope that helps and u feel better soon.

On a different note I went to the CC on monday and I am getting to not like my dr there much anymore. My boyfriend took me up and they talked about how the mob used to be in Youngstown.Then when he got around to me ( he had to student drs with him) he was more talking to them about me instead of me. The whole group in the room convinced me to get the flu shot and I swear I wasn't going to,then he also wanted me to get the pnemonia shot and I said no.He won't reduce my pred. and said that he won't give me any rtx today!! I was just thinking WHAT THE Hell do u mean.I wasn't planning on getting any rtx ,I don't know why I got the flu shot. Then he said" Your a little high strung aren't you ?" And my boyfriend was there shaking his head yes and I was about ready to knock him off his chair.Like where did that come from...I'd like to see him after being on pred for over 2 years. Any way I have to go get a pulmonary function test done since I am having a terrible time trying to catch my breath. He thinks its from my copd and enpazemia,but my pulmy dr won't get back with me.So thats another day in the life of me !!!

[Victoriaitsnosecret]

Flu and Noro virus declared health emergency in Boston. I get a flu vaccine every year since I work with the "at risk population." This year I got the pneumonia vaccine. Both of my kids had strep throat this past weekend. I'm crossing my fingers that I stay well.
I did get some good news. I've been on meds 3weeks now and the large lesion in my lung is starting to shrink. Yay! But my nose looks to be getting more crooked. Does anyone else have the saddle nose?
Here's hoping everyone stays well. My doc recommended a face mask if people at work or close to me were sick. It makes me think zombie apocolypse.

[Victoriaitsnosecret]

You should let your doctor know if you haven't already. Best wishes for feeling better soon.

[mishb]

We have just had reports in Australia that some killer flu from the U.S. is on its way to our shores.

.......can I just say.........I know it's nice to share, but please, you can keep this one to yourselves.

[Dirty Don]

We have just had reports in Australia that some killer flu from the U.S. is on its way to our shores.
.......can I just say.........I know it's nice to share, but please, you can keep this one to yourselves.

But, but...it's free...just like WG!!!