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arthritisR_US

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158. Thank you luv. My one brother has come in from

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 03:29 AM

Jan 2013

out of province and my other is due to arrive at 6AM. It is just after midnight and the drugs have stopped her pain and she is finally resting. The Dr's have stopped all intervening treatment as they were too taxing to her organ systems. They are now just working to keep her comfortable and to pass with dignity and in peace.

Earlier this afternoon we spoke of our love, and holding her hand in both of mine and kissing her fingers she said it was such a warm joy from her baby girl that made it all worth while.

I've done so much crying and now I'm just numb. We are all staying at the hospital in her room, they moved us into a private room which we are so grateful for.

Thank you for letting me blather, I've been finding it helpful at these quiet times to express even the simplest things. It's like it relieves, momentarily, that horrible, pervasive ache.

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Did you get a flu shot? Has it worked? [View all] leftyladyfrommo Jan 2013 OP

How could anyone know without an antibody test? HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #1

I got one on October 17. Almost everyone at my workplace has been out with the flu. slackmaster Jan 2013 #2

So far, so good. sadbear Jan 2013 #3

At worse it is at least 60% effective, but getting it prior to exposure to flu is the key.. hlthe2b Jan 2013 #4

This is very good advice. Get it as soon as it's available. slackmaster Jan 2013 #6

Keep clean hands as much as possible and brush teeth at least twice a day and before be using kelliekat44 Jan 2013 #49

I've been washing dishes right when I get home DonRedwood Jan 2013 #109

10-14 days is the general time frame laundry_queen Jan 2013 #67

My wife got a flu shot in November. I did not. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #5

My Mum got the shot in Oct and she went into the arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #16

I'm so sorry WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #19

Thank you Will, I keep having these stupid fits arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #24

Hang in there. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #27

All my best wishes to you, arthritisR_US.... hlthe2b Jan 2013 #31

Thank you, I can't imagine going through this twice. arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #57

I'm so sorry Marrah_G Jan 2013 #41

Thank you, what doesn't break you makes you arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #59

I am so very, very sorry. *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #50

You are a sweetie, thank you. arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #60

It is hard to see our parents suffer. I never realized how hard until I watched mine. :( GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #69

She is getting to the point where she wants arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #86

:( uppityperson Jan 2013 #94

I totally understood everything you said. *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #99

Every kind thought you all have posted to me arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #100

I lost both parents and my mother in law before I reached 40 years old, so I understand GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #107

I have always known what a dear group DUers are arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #110

It isn't easy and you will hate it, but you can get through it. Keep us posted. :^) GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #115

Very sorry vankuria Jan 2013 #62

Thank you luv, you guys give me strength, hope arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #87

I'm so sorry for what you are going through Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #73

Thank you mate. I just can't stand her suffering. arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #89

That's very unfortunate Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #91

Thanks luv. I do too but sure not looking promising arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #93

I am sorry to hear this Digit Jan 2013 #125

Thank you, I wish I could express just how much arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #131

Oh my dear....I am sooo sorry to hear something this sad. onecent Jan 2013 #135

Thank you luv, it truly means so much to me. arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #137

Gentle thoughts go with you Hekate Jan 2013 #142

Thank you luv. My one brother has come in from arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #158

so sorry. hopemountain Jan 2013 #149

Thank you. It sure not how we expected to start the arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #159

I never got a flu shot. last time i had the flu i was 8 years old im 48 now SummerSnow Jan 2013 #17

That used to be me -- dang, I miss those days! Hekate Jan 2013 #143

Forgive me for interjecting... hlthe2b Jan 2013 #22

No, you're right WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #25

wow, such great news! hlthe2b Jan 2013 #28

Thanks! WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #30

Congratulations! And many more to come! nt bananas Jan 2013 #55

With 15 kids you'll be welcomed in the Quiverfull movement. Jim Lane Jan 2013 #118

Have you ever had the flu? I just don't seem to be susceptible. n/t Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #78

I hope your wife is recovering. FarPoint Jan 2013 #129

She's all better WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #132

CDC Flu Basics...lots of info here: Lars39 Jan 2013 #7

I got the shot and I did NOT get the flu. Lex Jan 2013 #8

My family and I did back in October. trotsky Jan 2013 #9

My family (3 kids, 2 adults) sharp_stick Jan 2013 #10

I got the shot and then came down with safeinOhio Jan 2013 #11

1) it takes 2+ weeks to take full effect, 2) "unkown virus" does NOT = influenza. Care Acutely Jan 2013 #164

I always get a flu shot PasadenaTrudy Jan 2013 #12

Got the shot and have NOT had the flu Cairycat Jan 2013 #13

Yes I did, nick of time Jan 2013 #14

I get one every October & have never once gotten the actual flu in my life. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #15

My wife, myself, and our oldest son all got the shot. Our youngest son did not ... 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #18

Yes....and....So It Would Appear. Iggo Jan 2013 #20

My Flu Shot was great. el_bryanto Jan 2013 #21

Yes, and yes. Robb Jan 2013 #23

I get one every year Mz Pip Jan 2013 #26

Yes. But hub and I both got very mild cases anyway. We are old and always get shots. appleannie1 Jan 2013 #29

Yes, and so far so good. northoftheborder Jan 2013 #32

People also forget that there are severe colds that can kick ass as well as a mild strain of flu. Lars39 Jan 2013 #33

I believe this is the case Lex Jan 2013 #38

Yep, world of difference in a severe cold and a virulant strain of the flu. Lars39 Jan 2013 #45

Yes, I had a wide variety of colds/viruses/stomach bugs but I've only gotten the flu once - it was Pirate Smile Jan 2013 #156

I'm still not sure whether we had a flu or cold. We ticked off all the boxes for flu, but GreenPartyVoter Jan 2013 #56

Wife and I both got it. 99Forever Jan 2013 #34

I got one in November. FSogol Jan 2013 #35

I got the flu shot. Hatchling Jan 2013 #36

Assuming out free UK ones are the same then yes. dipsydoodle Jan 2013 #37

Knock on wood, I have not gotten sick yet. liberal N proud Jan 2013 #39

There are several strains of the flu out this year rightsideout Jan 2013 #40

I got my flu shot in late November. Lugnut Jan 2013 #42

Myself and the kids got the vax in early October. Butterbean Jan 2013 #43

I had the flu shot, but I did not shoot the deputy. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #44

Two of the four of us in our house got the shot gollygee Jan 2013 #46

I got mine in September, and had a rather mild MineralMan Jan 2013 #47

Got mine - it was quick and painless, zero side effects bhikkhu Jan 2013 #48

I did get the shot and I haven't got the flu. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #51

Yes, mid-October. So far it has worked. Auggie Jan 2013 #52

Yes, yes nt XRubicon Jan 2013 #53

No ananda Jan 2013 #54

My family (me, husband and six kids) have been getting annual flu shots since 1988; hedgehog Jan 2013 #58

Yes, yes... Tikki Jan 2013 #61

Yes and yes. Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #63

have not gotten a shot or had the flu in over 15 years. TeamPooka Jan 2013 #64

Same here and have never had the flu. RebelOne Jan 2013 #82

Yep, and so far so good. I'm thinking of sacrificing a goat for good measure. nolabear Jan 2013 #65

No and n/a marybourg Jan 2013 #66

I got it in October and so far I haven't gotten it. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #68

I got the shot and the flu csziggy Jan 2013 #70

No I did not get the shot and yes it worked. Glassunion Jan 2013 #71

Yes, I got it, no it didn't prevent the flu Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #72

Can only prove if it does NOT work. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #74

CBC: Flu vaccine about 45% effective this year, doctors say u4ic Jan 2013 #75

So much for the herd immunity argument. Prometheus Bound Jan 2013 #90

No I didn't get the shot and I haven't gotten the flu either. nt Raine Jan 2013 #76

Military vet- get shots from V.A. yearly- TVet Jan 2013 #77

I've been getting the flu shot every year that I could, and haven't gotten the flu. Ian David Jan 2013 #79

NBC Nightly News reported that the vaccine is very effective against this strain. Motown_Johnny Jan 2013 #80

got it from my pharmacy which is in the supermarket. Very convenient and with Medicare it is CTyankee Jan 2013 #81

I got a flu shot, and so far, so good nickinSTL Jan 2013 #83

In KCMO, working in a flu infested office... tridim Jan 2013 #84

Yes and yes Samurai_Writer Jan 2013 #85

Four of us have gotten the shot, and none of us the flu -- but it's early. pnwmom Jan 2013 #88

I don't do flu shots Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #92

I heard just the opposite... greytdemocrat Jan 2013 #95

I got the shot and have not come down with the flu yet. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #96

Yes and yes, but I got a stomach virus around Christmas time n/t TexasBushwhacker Jan 2013 #97

This is what a nurse told me. Neoma Jan 2013 #98

Influenza rarely causes enlightenment Jan 2013 #130

I got a flu shot and so far I am doing well. I haven't even gotten a cold. southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #101

Received the shot back in September. No illness so far this winter. LonePirate Jan 2013 #102

No shot and it's worked so far. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2013 #103

got mine in November riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #104

Never would I get one, they are part of a conspiracy Ter Jan 2013 #105

A conspiracy to keep you from Lex Jan 2013 #113

Except it doesn't work Ter Jan 2013 #120

100% works Lex Jan 2013 #123

How do you know? Ter Jan 2013 #138

I'm exposed almost daily Lex Jan 2013 #147

I'm also exposed to customers, daily Ter Jan 2013 #150

A "don't get the flu" conspiracy!! Logical Jan 2013 #116

I am diabetic Epiphany4z Jan 2013 #106

Yes, after contact with a couple thousand flu patients, so far it's working pediatricmedic Jan 2013 #108

Never got a flu shot in my life Travis_0004 Jan 2013 #111

I`ve never gotten a flu shot or the flu. Everyone at my work who got a shot got sick this year. Sadiedog Jan 2013 #112

So far, so good matt819 Jan 2013 #114

The only way to really know, is mrs_p Jan 2013 #117

Got a flu shot and gotten some mild symptoms rl6214 Jan 2013 #119

It's kind of like asking if the garlic has kept the vampires away. Silent3 Jan 2013 #121

Yes I got the shot tavernier Jan 2013 #122

there are a high number of strains this year TorchTheWitch Jan 2013 #124

last flu shot I got worked fine, I got the flu. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #126

None here yet for us. I've heard the flu shot is quite effective against one strain going around, RKP5637 Jan 2013 #127

I'm tired of all the shooting! Atman Jan 2013 #128

Yes and yes. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #133

No Flu Shot For Me maryland native Jan 2013 #134

Yes. Yes. LWolf Jan 2013 #136

I did, and it's hard to know if it worked. MNBrewer Jan 2013 #139

So far so good, but the main wave is hitting California late Hekate Jan 2013 #140

This is what I know: tantric calvinist Jan 2013 #141

That doesn't even make sense Hekate Jan 2013 #144

She comes, and goes, and comes, and goes, and comes, and goes and is gone again. nt uppityperson Jan 2013 #148

Eike! Orrex Jan 2013 #146

I probably should have since I have a baby Nikia Jan 2013 #145

No. elleng Jan 2013 #151

I got flu 2 weeks after the shot Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2013 #152

Entire family got them and, while we've had viruses, etc., nobody has gotten the flu. Pirate Smile Jan 2013 #153

Yes, and so far catbyte Jan 2013 #154

Only a fool wouldn't get a flu shot! Yes it's working, B Calm Jan 2013 #155

I got the flu shot. People around me have had the flu. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #157

Yes and yes... Jamastiene Jan 2013 #160

I never get a flu shot and I haven't had flu SheilaT Jan 2013 #161

No one I know got the flu shot. No one I know has got the flu so far. Prometheus Bound Jan 2013 #162

Yes and yes. You heard wrong. This year's shot is a great match Care Acutely Jan 2013 #163