Does getting a flu shot mess with the results of an Igenex test? I remembered I had gotten one at the beginning of the year and just had bloodwork drawn for Igenex last week. Thanks

I believe it can reduce your immune function

My husband is required to get flu shots for his employment...and both years, he got cold/flu like symptoms after..
Not sure if it was from the vaccine directly...or his immune system was suffering and he caught a virus.

So, you got the flew shot a few weeks ago?

julymorning said...

Girlie said...
I believe it can reduce your immune function

My husband is required to get flu shots for his employment...and both years, he got cold/flu like symptoms after..
Not sure if it was from the vaccine directly...or his immune system was suffering and he caught a virus.

So, you got the flew shot a few weeks ago?

I think theoretically the flu shots are intended to enhance our immune system by introducing it to a strain it is unfamiliar with and forcing it to create antibodies for the possibility of a full on exposure happening, the body will recognize it and be forearmed.

The problem is, which is why I no longer accept the shots, my immune system is already compromised from these tick diseases, and DO get horribly sick from the shots.

So, there is that risk, but once again it depends on where the person's immune system is at.

Yes, I think eventually it's supposed to increase our immunity...but initially I think it reduces it...as something foreign is added to our body...our immune system is already taxed.



Some LLMD's recommend we don't get them....

I have never had one...and don't plan on getting one...maybe when I'm really old...I may change my mind.

ChickNorris said...

julymorning said...

Girlie said...
I believe it can reduce your immune function

My husband is required to get flu shots for his employment...and both years, he got cold/flu like symptoms after..
Not sure if it was from the vaccine directly...or his immune system was suffering and he caught a virus.

So, you got the flew shot a few weeks ago?

I think theoretically the flu shots are intended to enhance our immune system by introducing it to a strain it is unfamiliar with and forcing it to create antibodies for the possibility of a full on exposure happening, the body will recognize it and be forearmed.

The problem is, which is why I no longer accept the shots, my immune system is already compromised from these tick diseases, and DO get horribly sick from the shots.

So, there is that risk, but once again it depends on where the person's immune system is at.

I think most people get sick from the shots. The problem is there is more in them than just the virus. It's the additives that really wreak havoc on one's immune system. Foreign dna and preservatives and metals don't mix well with most humans.

Yes, that's another reason I don't want to get them...what else is in them

I remember getting sick from flu shots before, but my pcp convinced me to get one and this time all I got was some lower body muscle weakness/tenderness. I was just curious if actually getting the shot before my Igenex test would hinder the results... Its to late now because the bloodwork has been done, but was just wondering.

I had to get the flu shot for a couple of years because of my employment also. I never got sick from them.

Now? Heck no, no shots for me. I just use antibacterial wipes after pumping gas or at the grocery store.

I did get a shingles shot before I got lyme. I have seen too many women with shingles and I don't want that, no thank you!!!