How long after flu shot did GBS symptoms begin?
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AnonymousJanuary 12, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Hello,
I have CIDP and I knew something that was becoming bad was wrong with me, but I wasn’t diagnosed yet, so I got my annual flu shot in 1998. ONE WEEK LATER, I was literally knocked off my feet and thereafter, could no longer walk. Also, I got my annual flu shot in November 1997 and four months later, what turned out to be CIDP started. -
AnonymousJanuary 13, 2007 at 9:20 am
[QUOTE=Suzanne]This question is for those whose GBS or CIDP is related to a flu shot.
How long after you got the shot did your first symptoms appear?[/QUOTE]
My Dad was diagnosed six days from receiving the flu shot. November 19-06 Within 72 hours he was on the vent. Eight weeks today he is still on the vent. Worst case they have ever seen.
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AnonymousJanuary 13, 2007 at 5:01 pm
[QUOTE=Suzanne]Does anyone know where I might find good statistics about the length of time between the flu shot and getting GBS?
Any information would be appreciated.
Suzanne[/QUOTE]
If I’m not mistaken it can be anywhere between 1 week to 6 weeks, it could be 8 to 10 weeks (?)
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AnonymousJanuary 14, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Bringing this back up in hope of getting more replies. Thank you to those who have answered my query so far.
I guess those of us who have no known reason for GBS onset are always looking for connections. I had a flu shot Nov. 20 and had first GBS symptoms on Dec. 31. I’m still wondering if that might have been the cause.
Suzanne
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