My friend got the flu shot about 3 days ago and now says it is making him feel sick?
967019
Technically you cannot get sick from a dead virus so he either has this because he was convinced beforehand that he would be sure to get sick or he has picked up another bug. The flu shot only protects you from the particular type of flu that it was developed for. It does NOT protect you from all strains of the flu.
1008403
I don't know if it's *still* going around, but I had it in March of this year.  It's not a cold...it's the flu.  Mine started with a horrible headache, then a sore throat, then coughing and coughing and coughing.  Body aches and fever rounded out the illness.  It's viral so they can't really give you anything for it, except to relieve symptoms.  Nothing will get rid of them but time.  \n\nA cough suppressant at night, a cough expectorant during the day, Vicks Vaporub, and nasal spray or oral decongestant are the items I used for the duration of my illness (which happened to be a total of 4 weeks).  \n\nI hope you feel better soon.  : (
740749
It is advisable to take the flu shot after you get well. However, i'm not so sure of the effectiveness of the flu shot as i became sick though it was only 2 weeks since i took the flu jab. You might want to check with your family physician for medical advise though.\n\nCheck  out the link below under the heading "what health factors should i consider before taking the flu shot"
624289
when i came off my doctor told me to drink O.J take multivitamines. stay worm eat fruit\n and try to get out for a walk each day .  don't give up if i can do it you can.   good luck take it slow don't come down to fast.1 ml every too days till your at 1 or 2 ml's then stop you will feel sick like you have a flu.this will pass \np.s don't forget it will all be over in ten day then you get to start over
933152
If you've had it for 9 days, chances are that it could be a bacterial infection and not the flu.  You may have been misdiagnosed.  Go back to the doctor.
148354
sweet echinacea, vitamin C pills, any homeopathic sore throat sprays, NyQuil, and force him to drink water no matter how bad it hurts. I got over my mono this week. I only missed 4 days of work. I got it Sunday 19th and and now I just have a minor sore throat. I also cannot stop yawning, don't know if that has anything to do though. Also make sure he tries to get better. Letting him rest doesn't mean let him sleep all day. Let him get up, watch a movie, walk around the house, do stuff he would normally do with free time. I think that helped me.
193634
because your body is fighting hard to fight off the infection, thats also why you feel tired and run down when you have the flu. so your body is working hard and using up all your energy
869727
You should probably check the little bit of paper that comes in every tampon box.  Some that I have found are:\n-feeling ill, headache, muscular pains\n-fever\n-vomiting and diarrhoea\n-fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion\n-sunburn-like rash\n\nTo me a lot of these symptoms sound very similar to the flu, so if you have any of them I wouldn't panic but get checked out asap.
194601
Your thinking is logical. As far as I know there are no treatments for colds because if it's viral there are no medications, if it's bacterial antibiotics won't help anyway because the bacteria have already released their toxins and caused all this discomfort. \nDoctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics as a prophylaxy, to prevent other bacteria from attacking an already weakened immune system.\nJust go with lots of rest, lots of fluids and keep him warm and cosy and he'll be up in no time!\nHowever if fever is over 104 and symptoms persist more than a week-10 days it wouldn't hurt to get a second more informative opinion from a doctor!
919617
thats really nasty.you i mean your friend should go to a pharmacy and ask them there.
364204
Call the doctor who prescribed this medication immediately.\nIf you or the sick person feels any stranger or dizzy or otherwise worse than before state this when you call and state what you or the sick person did/ felt and ate those two days. If you or the sick person think you will faint or collapse in due time call your emergency number immediately!\n\nGood luck!
733304
It was an anxiety attack.  My best friend does this all the time.  She pass out cold after a TB test.   I couldn't help but laugh.  She gets woozy just watching TV shows like ER with needles.  I have to have blood drawn at least weekly for the rest of my life and she just doesn't know how I do it. \n\nSo, no it wasn't reaction to the injection itself..probably just the needle.  Focus on something else next time you get a shot.
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yes because you've built up antibodies from the last strain. if it was the same one each time you might get sick for a little bit but as soon as your body recognized the flu it would attack it and kill it because it keeps all the antibodies stored that you use from previous illnesses. thats why it takes us awhile to get over the flu once we get it. and that why the flu shot is good. helps your body create antibodies for the new strain.
933893
oh man do I know what your talking about. I have been to the dr. he says they cant find nothing. I dont know about you or how you feel but I am sick all the time. and i am not a hydro......how ever you spell it.My joints ache my muscles hurt, I feel like I have the flu all the time.`I am really getting sick and tired of being sick and tired.I dont know what else to do.I have felt like this for a long time.I know this hasnt helped you any. Just thoght I would share a little about how I feel.If you would like to e-mail any body about this I am here. klinedarlene@yahoo.com. Have a nice week-end.
783042
once an infection gets into the blood and you become septic you have a small window of time to get on antibiotics. If the infection passes a certain point they cant stop it even with drugs. It is very common although most people seek treatment before its to late. I went throught the same thing . I thought i had the flu. i was vomiting and could not get warm i was shaking with the chills. i just thought i was a real bad case of the flu. Except i had a small red,warm spot on my arm. The fact that it was warm concerned me.( t=i thought it was a bug bite) I called the dr. and he made me come in. i draged my behind there and he drew blood and sent me to the hospital. for 14 days of antibotic. I was already septic it was from getting pincked by a rose torn while working in the garden. (i dont any more) He said i had 2 days and if i wouldnt have gone in when i did i most likeily would have died. I was so sick believe me at the time i thought death looked real good. They kept me in the hospital 15 days. I had 14 days of the intreviounes antibiotics and constant blood tests. If they dont treat it for 14 days the infection can hide some where in the body. usually the brain and then manifest its self again later. People dont want to bother with the dr. because they think they can fight off something andsave the expence. Not me Not any more. I go and get check out right away or ant least call and discuss it with him. I will pray for your friend and keep him in my prayers as i also have a friend in the UK who is suffering from the same thing and hopefully will pull through. Infections are nothing to fool around with. Jim Hensen for the Muppets creator died of an infection too. In in daught seek medical help always.
836305
i have had similar problem....if you can keep up drinking and eating you should be fine, if continues through tomorrow though, take a run into the doc or walk in clinic just to be sure as it could be flu. hope you feel better...mine lasted for 3 days. hope this may be of some help or comfort to you!!
1047322
who ever wrote the last answer is a fool. you shouldn't feel sick, unless you have an aids defining illness....e.g. mac, cmv, crypto..etc. you should, however, take prophylaxis, at least for MAC and PCP (bactrim, clarithromycin...). Go see your doctor, fool.