Woman develops dystonia after taking flu shot (whaaaa?)

[2ND COMING]

this is pretty sad.

[gordiano]

Holy shit....

[2ND COMING]

so did anyone get any flu shots yet?

[Hugo Chavez]

so did anyone get any flu shots yet?

hell no

[Skip8282]

so did anyone get any flu shots yet?

Hell yes.  No problems...knock on wood.

I read elsewhere that she has actually been diagnosed with psychogenic dystonia.


"Psychogenic dystoniaThe term psychogenic dystonia refers to the uncommon but well-documented situation where dystonia is secondary to psychological disturbances.

Importantly, in all but the most unusual cases, the process is completely subconscious. The individual is not consciously aware of causing the abnormal movements. (The term used to describe individuals who purposefully cause movements for some type of gain is known as “malingering” and is not considered a medical disorder.)"

http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/pages/more_info/86.php


I thought it was the H1N1 vaccine that was not safe.  Have you been hearing other reports about the regular flu vaccine?

[Hugo Chavez]

Hell yes.  No problems...knock on wood.

I read elsewhere that she has actually been diagnosed with psychogenic dystonia.


"Psychogenic dystoniaThe term psychogenic dystonia refers to the uncommon but well-documented situation where dystonia is secondary to psychological disturbances.

Importantly, in all but the most unusual cases, the process is completely subconscious. The individual is not consciously aware of causing the abnormal movements. (The term used to describe individuals who purposefully cause movements for some type of gain is known as “malingering” and is not considered a medical disorder.)"

http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/pages/more_info/86.php


I thought it was the H1N1 vaccine that was not safe.  Have you been hearing other reports about the regular flu vaccine?

a lot we don't understand about all that.  Can't help but wonder if something in the flu shot had a neurological effect that went on to enable Psychogenic dystonia.  At any rate, this is extremely rare and not in the list of main reasons people don't trust or avoid the flu shots.

[Eyeball Chambers]

No flu shots here, still feeling good. 

[brooklynbruiser]

Flu shots are bunk. Unless you are severely immuno-compromised, you don't need 'em.