New to Forum... Saying Hello

[DCiaburri]

Just want to say hello to everyone... I am new to the forum. I am 58 years old and was diagnosed with grand mal seizures when I was only 5 years old and have experienced may different types of seizures over the years including audio seizures .. I was unaware of the existing of these type of seizures until I heard a tremendous amount of glass breaking and I panicked. There was no broken glass... found out it was a type of seizure and I have experienced it a few times since. I have been through a few meds over the years, but Tegretol XR seems to keep me pretty well in check. So right now I am doing very well at 1200 mg a day... 400 mg 3 times a day.

I do have a questions to ask.... have any of you taken the flu vaccine. I have never been allowed to.. ever. My daughter is adamant that I should be receiving the vaccine especially since I am epileptic. Just wondering whether or not I am alone.

[epileric]

I'm also on Tegretol XR (CR up here in Canada).

I do agree with your daughter, you should get the flu vaccine, I got mine and feel better for doing so.

I've been researching the vaccines extensively & have found lots scientific studies proving how safe they are & lots of anecdotes saying otherwise.

I tend to feel more comfortable with what is proven.

[jyearta]

Hi CDiaburri,

I'm glad you found CEW forum. I think you will find alot of helpful information and LOTS of support.

I have gotten the flu shots for many years now, and have not had a problem.

[gr33nr0se]

hi, welcome

i got the flu shot.

[huskymom]

Welcome to the "family"! I have never received a flu shot. My view point has always been, why? Knock on wood, I have not even had a bad cold in years. Now I probably just jinxed myself

[Nakamova]

Hi DCiaburri, welcome to CWE!

Like huskymom, I've never gotten the flu shot. I'm very healthy overall, and I work at home so that tends to limit my exposure to passing viruses.

[Endless]

Hi DCiaburri! Nice to meet you!

My doctor said this year's flu shot is contraindicatd for people with neurological disorders. I dug a little deeper and found out that it's the LIVE vaccine they are talking about. That's the one that goes up your nose.

The flu SHOT (dead virus) should be fine.

I had a flu shot this year. Got a bad headache, but I'm very glad I got it. Some nasty flu is already going around and it's only November.