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Why Ringing in the Ears May Be Hard to Treat

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We get a lot of questions here about persistent ringing in the ears (and rightly so as this article states...

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Superbugs: What They Are and How You Get Them

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" Imagine being sick in the hospital with a bacterial infection and doctors can't stop it from spreading....

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Exclusive: Obama on Antibiotic Resistance

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Each year, 2 million people get sick and 23,000 die in the U.S. because the antibiotics we have don't work....

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Typical Adult Over 30 Gets Flu Twice Every Decade

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"Most people dread the flu, and many work hard to avoid it. However, a new British study finds that the...

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Tamiflu Cuts 1 Day Off Average Flu Bout

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"A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug Tamiflu shortens the length of flu symptoms by about...

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Too Sick Too Work?

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Is everyone in your office sick? Are you feeling under the weather? Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy explains a quick...

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Need an extra hand? We help everyone! In ANY and EVERY way we can! Call now and ask us what makes...

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Middle Ear Myoclonus: Two Informative Cases and a ...

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Middle ear myoclonus (MEM) is a rare diagnosis of tinnitus that is presumed secondary to abnormal movement...

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possible leak?

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last year or so i noticed when i bend down my left nostril would leak this water mucus substance now i...

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JUST GOT TUBES IN MY EARS AND WHEN I PUT EARDROPS ...

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HI. i heard about the ebsite and maybe i can get some help, i ust got tubes put in my ears in july of...

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Tinnitus Treatment

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Long detailed and pretty comprehensive article about tinnitus treatment

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I feel something moving inside the tip of my nose

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Hello, I need help trying to figure out what iam feeling in the tip of my nose i feel something...

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Swimmer's Ear (Acute Otitis Externa) Research Stud...

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You don't have to be a swimmer to get swimmer's ear. If you are experiencing pain, itching or swelling of...

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About Tinnitus

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Series of articles about tinnitus

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Cold and Flu Symptoms Across the Nation

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See how WebMD Symptom Checker users are reporting cold and flu symptoms in your area.

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Got Vertigo? This May Help

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YouTube for Do-It-Yourself Vertigo Treatment?

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Tinnitus Relief

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Therapy Mix Helps Ringing in Ears

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Common Cold Quiz

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How much do you know about the common cold? Check out this WebMD quiz to test your knowledge and...

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Slideshow: Is It a Cold or Is It the Flu?

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Cold vs. Flu: Does It Matter? Cold? Flu? Over-the-counter drugs and chicken soup help both, right?...

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Slideshow: Anatomy of a Sore Throat

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Common Sore Throat or Strep? We all know that raw, scratchy feeling in the back of the throat. The...

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10 Food to Eat When You Have the Flu

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Are you or someone you know dealing with the flu right now? Check out this WebMD slideshow for tips...

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Video: Myths and Facts about Colds

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Separate myths from facts during cold season.

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Video: Myths and Facts About Snot

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Get the facts you need to cope with annoying stuff in your nose.

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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) from Flu Sho...

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Posted by Rod Moser, PA, PhD

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With thanks to whatanightmare for posting this on another discussion, sharing it here now for all to see:

I have also found research that associates adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) to the flu shot--actually in this forum! I have come across many other medical forums as well that have similar postings of people who have had no prior shoulder problems and immediately after getting a vaccination in the arm have pain that lasts a significant amount of time (months & even years). THAT to me is an association and I hope that all of these individuals are filing a VAERS report (Vaccine Adverse Events Report System)!! ANY kind of "adverse" reaction should be reported. That is the only way the CDC and FDA will make the needed changes in their guidelines. They need to list this in their "possible side effects" and inform the public of all risks. They also need to change the guidelines for healthcare professionals administering the injection. I am an RN myself and will never get this flu shot again. That is my choice, however you can request that they give it in your gluteal muscle (butt) or as Dr. Moser commented; get the FluMist if you are eligible. My opinion is that it has more to do with the injection itself--and not the vaccine. There is a theory that the vaccine is being injected into the joint capsule or bursa and causing an overactive immune-mediated inflammatory response. Especially if you have had the vaccine before. If you go back a few pages on this thread, "myarmhurtstoo" has posted many wonderful links to learn more about this strange reaction many people are experiencing. The most interesting one is a transcript of a meeting held in Sept. 2010 with the (ACCV) Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (part of the Dept. of Health and Human Services). They are well aware of all the shoulder injuries happening as a result of the flu shot (and other vaccinations given in the arm) and they even have an acronym for it: SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) Anyhow within this meeting they discuss their findings and discuss possible solutions for prevention. Of course nothing has happened yet! Heres the link: www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation/accvtranscript9310.pdf If you go to this link, it starts at about page 15 to page 25. Dr. S. Atanosoff and assoc. did a study and a medical journal published it about this same time. I have tried to find it online, but ended up having to purchase it through PubMed. This article is only 4 pages but tell the WHOLE STORY.
If you are interested in this study try this link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20955829.
I only hope people will continue to spread the word about this possible side effect and report their own experience to the CDC--here is the website to do that (VAERS) http://vaers.hhs.gov/esub/index . If you go to this website you can also find the database which shows a summary of ALL listed adverse side effects of all the vaccines--VERY interesting stuff. You can scroll down and find plenty of "shoulder problems" like ours. And apparently only 10% of people actually report their adverse reactions. So I am convinced there IS a definite connection, even though I have had 3 doctors so far tell me there is NO connection. Well, it has been 3 weeks for me since my flu shot in my left arm. I started PT today and tomorrow I finally get my MRI. Although this shot was mandatory for my job, work comp is not covering me. Thank God I have insurance. My ortho doc also approved me for 6 weeks off work, so I am in the process of filing for disability. The hardest part for me is not being able to swim! I feel awful for anyone out there that does not have insurance. I do believe that there is a way to receive compensation (save all your bill statements) from the state: www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation.View Thread

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