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Members shared mixed experiences about getting the flu shot with fibromyalgia, with many choosing to get vaccinated despite concerns that the... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences about getting the flu shot with fibromyalgia, with many choosing to get vaccinated despite concerns that the injection site might be more painful or that they could feel run down for a few days afterward. Several members described practical reasons for getting the shot, including working in healthcare or public-facing jobs like bus driving, having respiratory conditions like COPD or chronic bronchitis, or simply wanting to avoid the much worse pain and fatigue that actual flu would bring on top of existing fibromyalgia symptoms. A recurring theme was that while some members experienced soreness or brief flu-like symptoms after the shot, most felt it was worth the temporary discomfort to reduce the risk of full-blown illness that could be debilitating or even dangerous with fibromyalgia.