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Ulcerative Colitis flare from flu shot?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 22, 2023 | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
My understanding is that it wasn’t the flu shot itself, but rather the immune response that caused the flare. At this point, I am terrified to get the covid vaccine.... Questions: How were you diagnosed with UC? Colonoscopy? And what kept you in remission for years???? I have been in this wicked flare since October!! I have been in the hospital, have taken prednisone for months, am currently on Stelara and hydrocortisone enemas and absolutely miserable and still bleeding. This is a horrible, debilitating illness that has just taken so much from my life!!!! I honestly don’t know how much longer I can do this....
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Have IBS. For 2 yrs. in a row I experienced an awful flare exactly 2 wks after the flu shot. I was afraid to get it this yr., and made sure I got the regular dose rather than the high dose. I am certain the immune system reacting was the cause. Got a Covid shot 3 wks. after the flu shot, and experienced another awful flare....One more flare 1 month later. Previous to this I had been doing quite well with out any significant flare ups for several months. I am supposed to get the shingles vaccine in the near future but am terrified. I had given up on GI Drs. because I have not found one who knows anything and can do more good than harm. I guess I will try one more time because I know I should see a GI doc., but not convinced it will help. Saw a Doc at Johns Hopkins, but she moved on to DC. I envy those who can find a Doc they trust.