Guillain-Barré syndrome a result of the 1976 swine flu panic

The swine flu brush of 1976 holds crucial lessons for the government and health officials. The panic in 1976 was partly because of the belief — now known to be erroneous — that the 1918-19 flu pandemic, which killed half a million Americans and as many as 50 million worldwide, was caused by a virus with swine components. Recent research suggests instead that it was avian flu, but that seems unlikely to assuage the current anxiety.

Regardless, due to the panic in 1976, a disease that was uncommon to many people became many people’s focus and the center of attention.  Even to this day, it causes concern to many and that disease is called Guillain-Barré syndrome, the most common form of nerve damage related to vaccines. 

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Three common vaccine related nerve conditions

There are 3 common nerve conditions that have been linked to vaccinations. They are Guillain-Barre syndrome, also known as GBS, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, known as CIDP and Brachial Neuritis. For this article, let’s look at what each condition entails.

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a serious disorder that occurs when the body’s defense (immune) system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes muscle weakness.

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Gulf War Syndrome, what is the actual cause?

Gulf War syndrome (GWS) or Gulf War illness (GWI) affects veterans and civilians who were near conflicts during or downwind of a chemical weapons depot demolition, after the 1991 Gulf War. Approximately 250,000 of the 697,000 veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War are afflicted with enduring chronic multi-symptom illness, a condition with serious consequences.

GWS was first described in 1998 in war veterans who did not suffer from classic rheumatic illnesses, but presented with symptoms characteristic of these disorders, such as arthralgia, myalgia, lymphadenopathy, chronic fatigue, facial flushing and autoimmune thyroid disease.

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Vaccine related nerve damage called ADEM

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a nonvasculitic inflammatory demyelinating condition that bears a striking clinical and pathological resemblance to multiple sclerosis (MS).

It is characterized by a brief but intense attack of inflammation in the brain and spinal cord that damages myelin – the protective covering of nerve fibers. It often follows viral infection, or less often, vaccination for measles, mumps, or rubella.

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Nerve damage risk with meningococcal vaccine

Several states are now requiring a vaccine that fights against meningitis to be administered to incoming freshmen in college. Yet, there are reports that this vaccine has been linked to nerve damage. So, what exactly are the risks involved?

As with all vaccines, there can be minor reactions, including pain and redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue or a vague feeling of discomfort, and about half of all people who receive this vaccine will experience these symptoms.

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Flu vaccine: weighing risks and benefits

In 2009, the H1N1, or bird flu threat sent people running to health departments and physicians offices across the country in search of a coveted vaccine. Standing in long lines in hopes of receiving a vaccine was commonplace and many were turned away due to shortages in the manufacturing process. Thankfully, flu season came and went without quite as much illness as health care officials had feared. While many people took a shot, there were still many others that chose not to. All flu vaccines carry risks–some types of flu shot may be better for you than others as well. With new advancements, the last decade has allowed researchers to develop both live and inactivated forms of the flu vaccine and while each may hold some benefit there can be risks associated as well. So before signing on the dotted line and rolling up a sleeve, consider your options when it comes to flu shots for the entire family.

The simple fact is that the flu vaccine has been associated with nerve damage. It does not take a medical degree to understand that, in some people, adverse reactions will occur when you excite their immune system.

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Flu vaccine related to serious nerve damage, gbs, narcolepsy and cidp

Every vaccine on the market is associated with certain risks. Flu vaccines are no exception. As government agencies and medical authorities around the world urge entire populations to protect themselves from the latest strains of flu, little is said about the potential risks associated with this year’s miracle cures. Flu vaccine has long been associated with GBS, however there are other serious conditions which will permanently damage nerves or even cause death.  Read more

Vaccine related nerve damage

Vaccines can permanently damage to cells (neurons) and structures (receptors and mitochondria) of the brain when it enters the human body. Once enough damage occurs, the symptoms of chronic disease develop.  The symptoms of vaccine nerve damage depend upon which nerves are damaged. Some conditions related to vaccine nerve damage include:

➢ Brachial Neuritis – characterized by severe shoulder pain, weakness, numbness or paralysis in the arm or hand, lack of muscle control or sensation.

➢ Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIPD) – a progressive weakness and impaired feeling in the arms or legs, characterized by tingling or numbness beginning in the fingers and toes, loss of deep tendon reflexes, fatigue and abnormal sensations.

➢ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) – severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch.

➢ Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) – usually begins with symptoms similar to CIPD (above), gradually spreading to the arms and upper body sometimes resulting in total paralysis, or death.

➢ Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – can exhibit a wide range of symptoms, including vision problems, weakness, paralysis, jerking or twitching muscles, loss of sensation or extreme sensitivity, coordination or balance problems, cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, memory loss, etc..), and seizures.

➢ Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS) – characterized primarily by brief, shock-like muscle spasms and irregular rapid eye movement. May also experience difficulty speaking or be unable to speak.

➢ Trigeminal Neuralgia – sudden, severe stabbing or electric shock-like pains usually in the head or neck area and lasting several seconds.

➢ Transverse Myelitis – typically starts with sudden lower back pain, muscle weakness, or unusual sensations in the feet. It can rapidly progress to more severe symptoms including paralysis, urinary retention problems and loss of bowel control.

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Vaccine nerve damage, a history of pain

By 1981, all 50 states had mandated measles, diphtheria, polio, and rubella vaccine for school attendance. Most states also included the newer tetanus, mumps and pertussis vaccines. Each addition brought the potential for additional vaccine nerve damage like encephalopathy and/or Guillain-Barrѐ syndrome. The risk of nerve damage increased with each additional vaccine added to the mandate.

Consider the fact that in 1980 the recommended vaccination schedule included only four vaccines, 5 doses of DPT/OPV (which covered diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and polio), one dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and a booster Dt (diphtheria/tetanus).

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Pneumococcal vaccine and CVA: trying to sort the data

Heart attack and stroke risk related to a common vaccine for pneumonia brings questions to the forefront and leaves many looking for more answers.

The debate over whether or not the pneumococcal vaccination raises the risk for heart attack and stroke events in men is a controversial one to say the least.  There is documentation showing that pneumoccal pneumonias themselves–not the vaccine–can trigger an inflammatory response that could lead to the buildup of fatty plaque within the arteries.  This buildup is known to lead to the occlusion of blood flow to the heart, or break off and lodge in vessels of the brain, resulting in heart attacks or stroke.  Investigations into how the body reacts to the stress of a pneumococcal pneumonia continue to be investigated.  However a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association presents some obviously concerning data on the issue, then phrases the results so that more questions are raised than answered. Read More…