roxie Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I know someone posted a thing a while back about struggles with the flu shot & someone responded with a study about this years affect on cardiac function in health people.I am wondering if anyone else has gotten the shot this year? What was your experience? I am so torn & going to the dr this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint patty Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I vote yes. I have had one the last two years without any complications. I just can't imagine getting the flu with this condition. Sinus infections are horrible enough. For me the benefits outweighed the risks. Talk to your doctor and I'm sure you'll make the best decision for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I did fine with this year's version. my son's doc at Hopkins recommends going ahead with it if you've NOT experienced problems with it in the past. If you have, avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshallgurl Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I also have to vote "yes" for getting the flu shot. My Cardiologist highly recommends it so I've been getting it every year since my initial diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I too vote yes, I believe the benfits outweigh the risks. Getting the flue in this condition is far worse then possible complications from the flu shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I am another yes. I get it every year now. before I knew I had POTS when I got sick it would take me almost 2 months to recover. I am not big on vaccines but I now even make sure my children get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basktbal22 Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I don't mean to scare anybody, but my POTS symptoms began shortly after getting the flu shot a few years ago. I will never get the flu shot again--but primarily for superstitious reasons as a result of this. I bet this is just coincidence, however. Did anyone else notice their symptoms beginning shortly after receiving the flu shot? Again, probably just coincidence. I have been meaning to post this question, just never got around to it because of the obscurity of the theory that a flu shot can cause pots or possibly exacerbate it to the point that one notices their symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I always get a flu shot and haven't had an issue. I hate getting the flu with POTS. It's just awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 I also vote 'yes'. I've been getting the flu shot for the last several years, and never had any problems with it. My doctor recommends it, too. So go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahesh Ochaney Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 12/1/2010 at 4:34 PM, basktbal22 said: I don't mean to scare anybody, but my POTS symptoms began shortly after getting the flu shot a few years ago. I will never get the flu shot again--but primarily for superstitious reasons as a result of this. I bet this is just coincidence, however. Did anyone else notice their symptoms beginning shortly after receiving the flu shot? Again, probably just coincidence. I have been meaning to post this question, just never got around to it because of the obscurity of the theory that a flu shot can cause pots or possibly exacerbate it to the point that one notices their symptoms. Please tell me how long did your POTS symptoms last after the flu vaccine. We're they transient? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojochristine Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I have an autoimmune disease as well as dysautonomia, so I don't get flu shots anymore. My holistic doctor said that taking NAC has proven more prevantative than taking flu shots and much safer, because flu shots will activate the immune system. So I take several caps of NAC each day. It also helps with estrogen detox and lupus pain, so I'm killing 3 birds with one stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBug Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 If I got dehydrated I would be in the hospital. No way I would risk getting the flu. I've gotten it every year since 2004 when I first got POTS, without problem. When I was sickest I got a little dizzy after the shot but now I don't even notice. This has come up a lot on the forum before, so you can search old discussions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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