Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Reminder....

There we go, that makes total sense and solves the dilemma about whether or not to get one if on biologics. Thanks for that nugget of information, Rumble.

Brad

You're not alone, Pea. I am knocking wood as loudly as I can as I type this, but ever since I started taking the biologics--ie, my immune system should be more compromised than it's ever been before due to taking them--I literally have not had worse than a cold, and only a couple of those. We're talking a timespan of about 12 or so years here; I used to get at least one cold her winter season, often two or even three, and at least one of them would be a big one. Since I started on the biologics, however, I haven't had a single cold I would call "severe," and, as I said, I've only had a few of the mild variety. I don't know why this has shaken out like this, but I will take it, that's for sure. Now I hope I didn't jinx it by talking about it!

Brad

I'm also quite surprised at the advice you were given, Pea, but I guess you have to go with what they do where you live.

My surgery offers everyone who has compromised immune systems both the flu and pneumovac - precisely because they have compromised immune systems and therefore would risk far more severe flu and complications if they did get it. I get offered it not because I am on biologics, but because of the potential of a poorer functioning spleen from coeliac disease, but I'd also ask for it anyway because of my poor ribcage expansion (meaning that when I get even a cold it takes forever to get over it because I can't breathe deeply or cough).

First my Dr. and then a nurse from another office told me that. I believe ya'll are doing okay taking one, I am just saying what my Dr. told me.

I have never gotten a flu shot in my life. Never been approached to have one.
Yes, I know it is important. Thank you for the reminder.