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Old 09-01-2010, 07:32 PM #1
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Help Neuropathy and flu shot?

Quick question for those of you a little more experienced with the ins and outs of PN.

I saw on the local news website that South Dakota just got the first batch of flu shots in. That leads me to a question.

If the PN doesn't directly deal with the immune system.. is there any reason to NOT get a flu shot? My immune system has always been weak, and I get a flu shot every year because I catch everything that anyone around me has.

I got PN after having gastric bypass surgery, so I don't have an autoimmune disease or anything.

I do, however, have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). Some people have said that is on the spectrum of autonomic neuropathy (and some websites have agreed with that), while others state that it is not a form of neuropathy. Just wanted to add that in in case that would help someone answer my question.

I am wondering if people in generally, but more specifically, I, should get a flu shot. I feel like I need it because of my weak immune system... but with all the posts I see about medicines affecting PN, I want to see if the flu shot does.

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My name is Sarah and I am 25 years old. I have a lot of chronic health problems. Peripheral neuropathy and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) keep me bedridden the majority of the time. I also struggle with degenerative disc disease, disc desiccation, spondylolisthesis, arthritis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with insulin resistance, allergies, sound sensitivities, and other health problems.
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