The Flu Shot and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Hello Bloggers,

It has been a bit since I reported a new drug or have given info on side effects. Please forgive me. While reading a report on the CDC's website I came across a report that is very dear to my heart.

Those of you that know me may remember me talking about my fathers battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Today I was doing research on the topic and have come across an article from the CDC stating that there may be a link between Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and taking the flu shot. The article talks about finding from an increased number of cases reported in 1976 after patients taking the flu shot for the swine flu epidemic of 1976.

Please feel free to read up on this particular subject it may interest you.
If anyone out there has any questions about Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) please feel free to give me a call or shoot me a message.

To read the article i have included the below link

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/guillainbarre.htm

As alway thank you for reading
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God Bless You!!!

Metaxalone

Common side Effects

Drowsiness
Nausea
Constipation
Dry mouth
Headache
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness
Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during the first few days as your body adjusts to this medication.

Serious Side Effects

Mental/mood changes
Signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever)
Yellowing eyes or skin
Unusual tiredness
Fast/pounding heartbeat
Worsening of seizures

Anaprox

Common Side Effects

Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Gas
Headache
Heartburn
Nausea
Stomach upset
Stuffy nose.


Serious Side Effects

Heart attack
Stroke
High blood pressure
Heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention)
Kidney problems including kidney failure
Bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine
Low red blood cells (anemia)
Life-threatening skin reactions
Life-threatening allergic reactions
Liver problems including liver failure
Asthma attacks in people with asthma

FluMist

Common Side Effects

Cough
Runny nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
Fever
Headache
Chills
Tiredness

Serious Allergic Reaction (may occur)

Rash
Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing

Accutane

Common side effects

Eye Irritation
Skin Infection
Joint Pain
Tenderness of the Bones
Rash
Nosebleed Dry Eye
Dryness of the Nose
Dry Mouth
Inflammation of the Lips
Sun-Sensitive Skin
Abnormal Peeling of Skin
Hair Loss
Dry Skin
Low Energy
Head Pain

Rare side effects

Depression
Aggressive Behavior
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Cataracts
Decreased Vision at Night
Corneal Scar
Pink Eye
Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye
Ringing in the Ears
Hearing Problem
Stroke
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot
Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Bronchospasm
Inflammation of the Gums
Hemorrhage from the Gums
Ulcers of Esophagus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hepatitis
Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas
Glomerulonephritis
Bloody Urine
Erythema Multiforme
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Decreased Pigmentation of Skin
Inflammation of the Tendon
Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure
Muscle Pain
Osteoporosis
Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone
Premature Closure of Growth Plates in the Bones
Bone Overgrowth
Seizures
Visible Water Retention
Fast Heartbeat
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Stomach Cramps
High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood
High Blood Sugar
Elevation of Proteins in the Urine
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
Reaction due to an Allergy
High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Anemia
Decreased Blood Platelets
Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell
Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell
Mood Changes
Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Having Thoughts of Suicide
Sensitive to Light
Accumulation of Fluid in the Tissues of the Eyelid
Irregular Periods
Itching
Excessive Hairiness
Skin Discoloration
Backache
Drowsiness
Dizzy
Excessive Sweating
Heart Throbbing or Pounding
Nervous
Impaired Wound Healing
Not Feeling Well

Soma

Common Side Effect

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Unusually fast heartbeat
Low blood pressure or face flushing may occur

Serious Reaction
Extreme weakness inability to move your legs/arms
Shaky/unsteady movement
Pain in your joints
Vision changes (double vision, inability to see)
Widened pupils
Mental/mood changes (e.g., agitation, restlessness, unexplained mood swings, confusion)

Very Serious Allergic Reaction

Rash
Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing

Metoprolol

Common Side Effects
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Tiredness
Diarrhea
Slow heartbeat may occur
Decreased sexual ability has been reported infrequently

Serious Side Effects
very slow heartbeat
Severe dizziness
Fainting
Blue fingers/toes
Trouble breathing
New or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet Severe tiredness
Shortness of breath
Unexplained/sudden weight gain
Mental/mood changes (such as confusion, mood swings, depression)

Very Serious Allergic Reactions Is Rare
Rash
Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing