yogini Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Many of us wonder if it is safe to get a flu shot. It's personal for each of us and should be based upon your doctor's advice.I've always gotten a flu shot (I have had POTS for almost 12 years) and just had it a couple of days ago. I haven't had much of a reaction to the shot, thank goodness.I thought some of you might find this article helpful, though it is not geared to POTS or people with chronic illnesses who may have special risks. But still interesting:http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/16/ask-well-flu-vaccine-risks/?_r=0 Edited November 12, 2015 by yogini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskyfam Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I haven't gotton one since I got sick... Personal reasons. In our past dinet newsletters, dr raj addresses this question. I'll try to find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitnesskelly Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I get one every year and have never had a problem. My husband usually does not get one and seems to do fine as well. It definitely is a personal choice. I've always been the type to pick up anything and everything going around, that's why I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I just got the flu shot this week. I've never had any problems with it, and I sure prefer the shot to getting potentially very sick. However it is not 100% effective either of course. I know people get concerned about possible reactions to flu shot. I certainly know people who refuse to get the shot. However people may want to keep in mind there are also possible (and more frequent) complications from flu, if you end up with it. Obviously each person should educate him or herself and weigh their own risks and benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I was very apprehensive about getting one since the onset of my original symptoms happened after a flu shot(perhaps coincidental), however I've gotten two the last two years without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Yes, MomtoGiuliana I am concerned that if I got the flu I'd get very dehydrated which makes my POTS worse. In general since getting POTS I feel any kind of illness much more and recover slowly. Between traveling, living in a big city and taking the subway every day, I also come into contact with lots of germs. My POTS onset actually occurred after a flu/virus.On the other hand, I am concerned about sensitivites and am aware that putting any foreign substance in my body could make my POTS worse. I can certainly understand why someone would choose not to get the shot... Edited November 12, 2015 by yogini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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