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Risk of vaccine for Autoimmune compromised?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 30, 2023 | Replies (17)

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@bjbates53

I have Graves (hyperthyroid) and CIDP (chronic Guillain-Barré Syndrome) which usually shows up on consent forms for immunizations like flu and Covid.

Initially, I got two Moderna jabs plus the booster. I never got symptomatic Covid but I’ve also been taking NAC for the last few years and it is a natural anti-viral.

My doctor advised getting the RSV, Covid, flu and the new pneumonia vaccines. Regarding Covid, I looked at data showing vaccine injuries and excess deaths in countries with high levels of vaccination vs low levels; and at how quickly the level of protection wanes. I decided the risks outweighed the benefits.

I chose not to get the RSV shot because a-fib as well as GBS are rare but significant side effects.

I have gotten the flu shot annually for probably 30 years even though I have GBS because my neurologist felt the benefit outweighed the risk. At first, he opposed it but decided the flu season at that time was severe so he changed his mind.
But since clinical trials have demonstrated the benefit of NAC against the flu, I wish that I hadn’t taken it since I haven’t felt well since then).

Bottom line, I came to these conclusions after my own research and don’t fault anyone who decides to get any of these vaccinations.

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Hi BJ bates,
What is NAC?
What tests are done to diagnose Cipd?

Thank you! (And your "don't fault" comment is really nice 🙂

Thanks for your helpful post. I got polymyalgia within two weeks of a flu shot and a four month reaction to my Moderna. Now have MS, celiac, polymyalgia and PCOS. Strong family history of autoimmune disease. Please could you direct me to your research on countries with high and low rates f vaccinations. Also what is NAC? Good luck and thanks for sharing. Jane