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Ok I have recently been diagnosed (October) with CFS after having symptoms for 4 years. Last year was a pretty good year for me and was getting back to my old active self without even realizing I had CFS. Not thinking about it I agreed to go on a once in a life time Gorilla trek in Uganda this February. I also started going back to work for a couple of days before Christmas. Low behold I have had a flare up of flu ache and sleep problems for the last 3 weeks. Problem is I booked the trek before the confirmed diagnosis and with no knowledge of the implications of vaccinations.
I now have found out that vaccinations are something CFS patients should try and avoid. But I can not (and do not want to) cancel the trek which is with my old mum. Physically I know I can do it. And I will do it even if I feel ill. However, I don't know what to do with the vaccinations as if they will affect me as suggested then; A) maybe I won't be able to do it physically with the added burden. and B) what is the long term implications?
It seems the recommended ones are
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Diptheria
Yellow Fever
Malaria
and Tetanus
others they may try and push are
rabies
Back in 1999 I had most some of these (not the Yellow Fever or Hepatitis A) but unfortunately they are now out of date.
I know I may sound naive/stupid etc, but this is something I really want to do. But I am very worried about having the jabs. Dr Bansal recommended as far apart as possible and not when you are feeling ill. Well I have six weeks and feel ill!! Help has any one been in this situation, did it really make things worse, no difference (maybe better). Should I just do them all or just the yellow fever and malaria and be very stringent with hygiene and water/food?! I am going for 8 days.
I tried speaking to my GP today who seems to have absolutely no opinions, advice or even knowledge and has basically said I need to research it myself....
I now have found out that vaccinations are something CFS patients should try and avoid. But I can not (and do not want to) cancel the trek which is with my old mum. Physically I know I can do it. And I will do it even if I feel ill. However, I don't know what to do with the vaccinations as if they will affect me as suggested then; A) maybe I won't be able to do it physically with the added burden. and B) what is the long term implications?
It seems the recommended ones are
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Diptheria
Yellow Fever
Malaria
and Tetanus
others they may try and push are
rabies
Back in 1999 I had most some of these (not the Yellow Fever or Hepatitis A) but unfortunately they are now out of date.
I know I may sound naive/stupid etc, but this is something I really want to do. But I am very worried about having the jabs. Dr Bansal recommended as far apart as possible and not when you are feeling ill. Well I have six weeks and feel ill!! Help has any one been in this situation, did it really make things worse, no difference (maybe better). Should I just do them all or just the yellow fever and malaria and be very stringent with hygiene and water/food?! I am going for 8 days.
I tried speaking to my GP today who seems to have absolutely no opinions, advice or even knowledge and has basically said I need to research it myself....