Sqad ..

[Elina]

Sorry to dive in ... just saw your name there! My brother has been put on immune suppressants ( Azathioprine) The side effects sound horrendous. Does he have other options? He has also been diagnosed with copd, the two don't mis do they, especially if he gets poorly. Copd patients are advised to have the flu jab, but not in his case I would suspect? Do we just leave it to chance he doesn't pick up a bug?

[Elina]

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[Sqad]

Good morning Elina.

I just want to make sure that i have a clear picture of your brother's medical condition.

He has and is being treated for COPD.

Now, for what condition is he taking Azathioprine?

I can smell my breakfast, so if i do not get back to you for 30 mins or so, forgive me.

[Elina]

Limbic Encephelitis sqad. Go get your breakfast .. enjoy!

[Sqad]

Still smell it, but she hasn't called me up yet.

Yes.....he can be vaccinated, providing that he doesn't have the live vaccine whilst on Azathioprine.

I cannot think that there is a treatment for limbic Encephalitis that gives a better prognosis than Azathiaoprine and that is the bottom line.

Have i answered you question or have i missed the point?

[Elina]

Totally, thanks for your opinion sqad.

[Elina]

Totally you've answered my question that is! :0)

[Sqad]

Scrambled eggs, bacon, tomato toast (Spanish dish), coffee and that will last me until lunchtime.

Glad to be of help.

[bednobs]

im not sure what dose he will be on, but ive been on it for some years with barely any side effects (in fact i can't think of a single one actually) I have the flu jab every year too

[Elina]

bedknobs, sorry to hear you have to take these for whatever reason, but I'm very encouraged by your answer, thank you.