Re: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread lynne myers
My physicians have told me since the begining of my TM not to get any vaccines.  They are all afraid it will put my immune system into over drive again and cause a flare up or possible recurrance.  So none for me, even though I have had shingles twice since getting TM and they are definately

RE: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Carol E
My Internal Medicine doc wants me to get every vaccine made. I really don't think she takes into consideration the affects that it might have on patients with TM. I will call my neurologist to get her recommendation and then make up my mind. Carol Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its

RE: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Carol E
I sure agee with that. Wished I had asked the neurologist when I went to Mayo Clinic in Sept. I made a list of things to ask, but I just didn't think of very thing. Carol Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; It empties today of its strengths. From:

RE: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Janet Dunn
Hi to all I am not a dr or a nurse. I am only operating on some common sense. 1.Vaccines are very useful in certain situations 2.Shingles are painful 3. Vaccines stimulate the immune system 4. TM is a result of many things, including the immune system going

RE: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread john snodgrass
organic,,,   mud,   hard to mix.   be nice if this earthen vessel we walk around in was as easy to manipulate as it is to screw up.   he could get pain killers,,,just wouldnt want to get caught!   i have had people in the upper higharchy in my life try and buy mine.   sad part is if i didnt

Re: [TMIC] FREEZING

2010-11-12 Thread Akua
!!! This is a design I've been thinking about-- there are knitting patterns for this, but I haven't seen any for crochet. Akua New York Maybe I can share with the group my recently discovered brilliant aid. They are fingerless gloves with a flip-over section which when in place makes them

Re: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Akua
Me three. Akua New York I'm with you, Candy... I've been told as long as I don't get any live virus, it should be okay. That's not good enough for me to risk. I refuse to get any now. Betty (in Northern California) In a message dated 11/11/10 15:33:04 Pacific Standard Time,

Re: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread john snodgrass
i was aprehensive about getting my flu shot this year but i went ahead and got it. have seen a bunch of conspiricy theories and well,,if something is going to happen then it is out of my control anyway.   im only almost 50 so i aint worried about any shingles shot anyway.   us young people have

Re: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Janice Nichols
Janet, My pain management doc to wonderful.People come to him from many states and he knows what he is doing. He has helped me tremendously.Can you get your son in to a pain management doc? Hope you can. Janice From: Janet Dunn Sent: Friday, November

Re: [TMIC] Shingles Vaccine

2010-11-12 Thread Laura Beaudin
My first MS symptoms popped up shortly after a Hep B vaccination when I was 17. I've noticed that since my first TM attack, with the exception of bladder infections, I never get sick..no colds, no flues, nada. I'll feel like I'm getting the flue...malaite, general pain, dizziness, etc and I'm fine