Hello

[Jackjosh]

Got the flu shot now I'm sick been having bad headaches doctor thinks it's from falling stiffness in shoulders but I'm still having headaches my body's kinda numb in some areas it's weird feeling I have not felt right 4 a minute

[Kenu]

I had my flu shot couple weeks ago and did fine👍. My wife did hers at same time and felt bad and aching and flu symptoms for day and then better. Hope things get better soon 🙏👍🐾🎃 Ken

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Hello Jackjosh,

Could this reaction to the flu shot be a result of you bring on Ocrevus? I think that either kdali or erash had a post questioning the right timing of receiving a flu shot while on Ocrevus not too long ago. Please let your doctor(s) know of your reaction. I will keep you in my prayers that you feel better soon. I am currently contacting my neuro on when/if should I be receiving my flu shot.

Keep Smiling,

Carole

[Memc in reply to carolek572]

The issue with Ovrevus is O

Works by inhibiting B cells, B cells make antibodies. Flu vaccines make Bcells make antibodies against the flu. So if you are about to get your Ocrevus infusion and got O five or so months ago you can get your flu shot and still make be protected against this years flu. Or if you say are just starting O next month get your flu shot now.

Mary

[Jackjosh]

I know you're not supposed to get vaccinations 6 weeks prior to your Fusion

[Jackjosh]

I've been sick for a few days since Sunday

[greaterexp]

Whatever the cause, I hope you feel better very soon.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Hi Jackjosh

I have just heard back from my neurologist and they said that planning to get a flu shot for me to be in late November is fine. I had my last infusion late August so 3 months after last infusion, and 3 months prior to next infusion is what is recommended, for me anyway. Always consult with your neurologist prior to getting any flu shot.

BTW ~ How are you doing today?

Carole

[Buddy2009]

I got the flu shot Tuesday afternoon and I have headaches and feel a little out of sorts and tired to, hope it goes away soon I know its a non active flu shot but it almost feels like some type of flu, Hope that You start to feel Better soon.

[Jackjosh in reply to Buddy2009]

I do not think my headaches are from the flu shot I've been having on before I got the flu shot I'm getting over the cold that the shot gave me but I feel horrible if I could say I'm probably going in a relapse been relapsing for a while