Flu clinics are going on, and it’s time again for those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) to decide whether to get vaccinated.
The issue is that some FMS & ME/CFS experts say they frequently see relapses or flares in their patients who do get a shot. On the other hand, some doctors point out that when we do get the flu, we tend to get it worse – we’re sicker, and for longer.
If you’ve had flu shots before and have done OK with them, or if you have another serious illness (especially heart disease, emphysema or diabetes), experts say you should go ahead and get one. If not, however, you’ve got some things to consider.
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2008/10/14/flu-shot-or-not-when-you-have-fibromyalgia-or-mecfs.htm