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Debate on Flu Shots
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So i was on this board for graves and was called irresponsible & that i am putting peoples lives at risk for not getting one. Also was told there is no disagreemnt in the Medical Profession about flu shots and graves its only a prob w "lay" people HAhahha Can anyone point me in the direction of accurate info that i can pass along. I also disputed b/c the one lady continuously says atds are no good and u will die if u stay on them for life from organ probs its so funny she claims to b in the medical pro herself. Thanks in advance
I jst found it quite funny b/c articles ive posted there that i got off of here about things she always emailos me and sayd they are wrong not accurate Posted on 11/05/09, 12:11 pm |
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I am sorry that I do not have any infor to give you.
I was told that with some one with an AI ( auto immune disorter ) you should not get immunizations because it could make yoru antibodies worse and could make you extremly sick, more so than the illness the shot was suppose to prevent. I will search and see what I can find for you though. Usualy if you tell them you have an auto immune disease and can't get immunizations they shut up and stair at you. THat has been my experience anyways. I will get back to you on the immunizations though. Angel 
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I offer no comments re vaccinations although I do believe it is a matter of personal choice.
How-eva, these people that say taking ATD's too long can kill you make me nuts!! Just about every med is metabolized in the liver - so should someone with, say a seizure disorder, not take effective meds "just in case"???? Any doctor worth his/her salt checks a person's liver function during an annual physical. Heck, Advil affects the liver! And, while we're at it, guess we shouldn't enjoy an occasional glass of wine, either since alcohol affects the liver. Hmmm...maybe we should stop eating as well. Dayung!!!!! :)
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HAHAHHA Carol your so right ..My mom had 4 brain anyeriums & 3 heart attack ..First all her meds effect her liver But she cant live without takin them! Originally they said no blood thinners or asprins b/c of the amyeriums but when she had a heart attacks that rule went out the door. Ps there is nothing wrong w/ drinking Red Wine its very good for your heart lol
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I agree with Cd,
It is a personal desision. Here is some information I have found. http://www.whale.to/vaccines/autoimmune1.htm http://image.thelancet.com/extras/... http://www.cidpusa.org/patient%20s... ( this one is a sad story) http://thyroid.about.com/od/relate... My personal thought is that if you are hypO your immune system is not working very good and you can get very sick from the flu shot. I say this because when I am hypO I get sick very eaily and it take twice as long to get to feeling better than if I was normal or hypER. As for being hypER and taking the flu shot you would have to know how your body reacts the the stuff it is made with. Angel
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Did she have RAI and is her name pampered? LOL!! You don't have to answer me, that was a joke...
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Exactly CD. My hubby takes Lipitor, has to have liver tests.My Mom is on 2 high BP meds, has to have liver tests. Most everyone on some prescrip meds needs liver tests, cause meds are metabolized in the liver. Taking liver supplements may help if you have a problem. My liver tests are all good. On meds 3 years. They reverse anyway if you were to stop them.
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LOL Brans !!!!! But she did have RAi & a TT ..But it freaks me out when people come on there scared and shes like ATDS will Kill u long term ...Shes worse than endos Ive canned
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