Adverse reaction to Hepatitis B vaccination

[Cameale]

9 months ago I received a vaccination for Hepatitis B. As a result I had a reaction, which caused my immune system to break down and seriously effect my blood counts. Having undergone several types of treatment, all unsuccessful, I was diagnosed with having Autoimmune Pancytopenia. Because treatment to date has failed, I am to undergo an operation to remove my Spleen, a Splenectomy. This will occur in a few weeks time.

Has anyone else suffered these same symptoms or effects and had to have a Splenectomy?

Thanks.

[cigaso]

Good point. I beleive I was involved in a few things where one would say I was at risk. However, like most here, that was during my "wild youth." I'll get the shots.

[LvdByGod!]

i have a moderately enlarged spleen from liver disease...but i don't have any idea of the disorder you mention...

[Laika]

I have had both the hep A & hep B vaccines.  Was worried about hep A, since it can be transmitted so easily.  There was an outbreak in a neighboring county traced to a worker in a fastfood restaurant.

Laika

[scruffy]

I've had A & B vaccines with no problem I'm aware of. frank

[Tallblonde]

I do think it's a good idea to get both the Hep A and Hep B shots.  If I could get Hep C in spite of the fact that I don't fit into any of the high risk categories, I figure I could just as easily get Hep B.

Susan

[cuteus]

sorry about your reaction to the vaccine, I did not have the hep b vaccine, because even though is rare to have adverse effects(according to the maker), it is 100% if you are the adverse statistic. I rather go the universal precaution route. Hep A is a different story, since it is more contagious.

[cigaso]

I guess I'll go get it done. What's a another shot.

[cigaso]

My dx wrote me a script for Hep A and B vacination. Now I'm even less wild about the idea.