I was dx'ed with TM 7 1/2 years ago. My neurologist said it was most likely from the flu shot I had received 4 months earlier. I had taken a flu shot regularly every year for 20+ years without problems. Per my neurologist - no immunizations of any kind (not even a tetanus shot from then on). My PCP really does not agree but gives me a Rx for Tamiflu in case I am exposed to the flu. So far no problems, but I am very careful during flu season & stay away from crowds Friends & family know stay away if they have any kind of cold or respiratoy infection. Linda E. East Texas
________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: James Berg <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Does anyone know? when I got TM 7 years ago it was in Oct and I had atleast 6 dr.s ask over and over if I had gotten a flu shot (i did NOT).. so that would tell me they suspect a flu shot can cause TM without comming right out and saying so... in the 7 years I have had TM, i have gotten the "flu" only once, kicked my butt for 3 days but less price to pay them something else worse happening.. my two cents don't do it ________________________________ From: "James Berg" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:09:34 PM Subject: [TMIC] Does anyone know? the neuro's who diagnosed my TM thought it may have been caused by a bout of Shingles I had. Two years have passed and my wife is worrying I might get another bout of shingles that would result in more TM damage. Should I get a Shingles vaccine shot or is that risking another attack of TM? The shot is $235.00 and we have been saing for it but now I am wondering what the risk is. Please contribute your knowledge. Jim
