People with fibromyalgia and flu shots

[deek]

Do you get flu shots? I haven't for many years, as I've read it often will set off our symptoms. I vaguely remember that happening to me a long time ago, but each year I reconsider getting vaccinated. What about you?

[In_The_Wind]

1. I have fibromyalgia and I got a flu shot 5 days ago.

I've had a mild headache since yesterday I don't think one has anything to to with the other. I start getting achy this time each year.

[Warpy]

2. The low grade fever and body aches aren't a fibro flare

They're the signs that your immune system is on the alert and making antibodies to the flu that's going around. Body aches are a good thing in this case and are easily treated by Tylenol or an NSAID.

Get the flu shot.

[PasadenaTrudy]

3. I do...

No side effects.

[deek]

4. I did get the shot

and have had no side effects, other than a sore arm for 5 days.