I got one and it was a non issue for me

haven't got it yet, but my neuro recommended that I do.

Strangely, my neuro said, absolutely no for the flu shot. Since I have never had one, now is not the time to have one in my life. I know it sounds strange, but I guess I won't be having one.

I got one about 5 yrs ago, b4 my dx. i got extremely sick. therefore i do not think i will get 1 this yr. Kelly

I have been getting one yearly for many years, No problem so far.

I always refuse them and my docs agree, but that's just me.

Interesting!!!! I got one, usually do, they recommend it, since I work in the healthcare industry. Usually had no problem however, this yr, think maybe I was just starting w/a relapse.....all of a sudden had the worst exacerbation ever! Literally could not walk for 1 1/2 wks. had vision problems in rt. eye (blurry vision even w/reading glasses on) was put on a tapering dose of prednisone, after about 10 days into it, completely lost the hearing in my rt ear. Can't say if it was the flu shot or just an exacerbation, but it was awful!!!! Never want one like that again (was off of work for over 24 days)

I was told if ya knew what was in it, you'd never take it. Works for me. I don't get along well with MSG, and don't need the mercury (thermiserol?).

I haven't even had a cold since 2003, and no flu shot in 47 years.

My neuro said no! I get sick whenever someone close gets it, they say you cannot but I always have so I have never got one and neuro saying no sold me.

I never had the flu, so I rufuse the flu shot, even when i was pregnant. I think psychologically i will get the flu from the flu shot!!

I am surprised that so many have responded that their neuro. told them no. My neuro as well as my family dr. told me that it was quite important that I get one. I got one without any side effects. I am a teacher and have been getting the flu shot for years. One year I didn't and I got the flu. It took me 3x longer to get over it than my kids, who were 3 and 5 then. I would encourage anyone to get one.

I posted an answer. National MS says ok but not the mist.

my family and i always get one and we've never had a reaction to it

a related question-- i got a cold a few weeks ago and for some reason, i haven't been able to kick it. i've taken medicine and tried to rest, etc. has anyone noticed that it takes longer to recover from colds and the like after the MS diagnosis? or am i crazy for thinking so? i rarely get sick and when i do, it usually goes away in two or three days.

thanks!

Thanks for all the advice. I am a teacher, but I'm off this year on preventative leave (I'm pregnant and don't have parvo antibodies - long story - I'm not working this year). So I am not exposed to the number of germs that I used to be exposed to.

I have decided not to get a flu shot, and instead I eat healthy foods, exercise, drink tons of water, and wash my hands all the time.