Re: TM in vaccinations
MARY L MAXWELL (MLMOHM(AT)prodigy.net)
Sat, 15 Nov 1997 13:51:54 -0000
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> From: Whitney Bartelli <wbartelli(AT)kuhnwitt.com>
> To: tmic-list <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
> Subject: Re: TM in vaccinations
> Date: Friday, November 14, 1997 5:57 PM
>
> I agree with your position on this issue. I was diagnosed with TM and
> although it was not a flu shot that caused my illness, it was a Tetanus
> vaccination. I, too, was a very healthy person prior to my diagnosis. I
> don't think anyone is promoting "mass hysteria," by informing others of
the
> linkage between vaccinations and TM. I think it's just good to be
educated
> on the issue. Even after all I've been through with TM, I'd have made
the
> same decision to get a Tetanus vaccination if I had it to do all over
> again.
>
> On 11/13/97, RSharma650 wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> There are several medical articles that discuss the possible correlation
> between vaccinations and TM. You are correct when you write the chances
> of
> being diagnosed w/ TM following a flu-vaccine are very slim. However,
> given
> the existing evidence as offered on this list, several medical journals &
> articles and personal discussions w/ neurologists I am CONVINCED that the
> flu-vaccine was the main contributor to my TM diagnosis. Although I do
> beieve there must be certain other pre-existing contributors, such as a
> genetic pre-disposition or stress, there is strong evidence that the
> flu-shot
> is responsible. That you disagree, and have not had any unfourtunate
> luck w/
> flu-vaccinations is great and given your situation I hope you never
> experience any future difficulties in any aspect of your health.
> However,
> that I feel the flu vaccine contributd to my current situation, given all
> that I know and have experienced hardly makes me HYSTERICAL or a
> contributor
> to "mass-hysteria"! Up to the time I was vaccinated w/ the flu-vaccine,
> other than sports injuries, I enjoyed excellent health and outstanding
> physical fitness. One week later I was in ICU. To me the pieces fit.
> And,
> my nerologist(s) feel the same and have given me the medical advice to
> avoid
> vaccinations. Although the final discission is personal, I have chosen
> to
> accept the advice.
>
> RKS
>
>
>