On November 3 we drove to Dana-Farber for my 2 1/2 year post stem cell check up. My doc checked me over and gave me the go ahead to do exactly what I have been doing. It was a non event, thankfully! However, due to my low immunity he advised us, (Glenn and the girls) to get the flu vaccine.
On November 13, the girls and I got our shots. The next day almost exactly 24 hours after the shot I became symptomatic. I had a low grade fever, I felt weak and shaky, and I knew this was all due to the shot. Monday morning before showering I noticed a huge lump at the injection site and hives below the lump. Still feeling ill I waited for the symptoms to subside. That Tuesday I became nauseous, my neck was sore and I noticed uncontrollable spasms beginning in my arms and legs. Of course my daughters were home due to a half day. I tried to keep calm in front of them, but it was hard when my body was out of my control.
In the hospital during chemotherapy and post stem cell transplant I experienced the same reaction to other medicines. The nurse simply explained that this is how my body presents with an allergic reaction.
