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Novavax Covid Vaccine - Safer choice for PMR Patients?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 30 5:52pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
I've never had covid to my knowledge due to being extremely careful with precautions and lucky to have a pod of people protecting me plus I was already disabled and mostly staying home.
However I was also one of the unfortunate few who reacted poorly to the mRNA vaccine. After my booster shot in December of 2021 my immune system went haywire and hasn't been right since.
It was after that I developed PMR for the first time out of the blue along with a bunch of other new health issues.
I've thought of trying Novavax as well after reading about it and hearing it's traditional protein technology has fewer side effects and causes less reactions overall as well as offering more robust protection from current circulating strains of covid, but I'm too worried about challenging my immune system any further especially since my PMR is still quite bad despite being on high dose prednisone, methotrexate and recently having added the biologic Kevzara.
It's improving but I feel like I can't take any further chances personally with anything that challenges my immune system.
If you do end up getting The Novavax please let us know how it goes. Best of luck to you!
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Greetings;
I can relate to your caution for vaccine related topics, especially after taking Prednisone and having PMR. The Novavax is a real vaccine, where the other 2 were emergency issue Band-Aids without the time studies required for most vaccines, hence the mRNA being a deadly issue (finally published now) for some of us that were forced to take the vaccines. Novavax is Protein base, so personally, I would be skeptic over this factor, due to PMR's relation to multiple Proteins also, plus the vaccine mentioned effects the Immune System, which you already have a problem dealing with. For me, anything mentioning "R/X" Immune System or Proteins I stay away from, unless it is in Natural form as a food or herbal supplement, in moderation.
My wife & I both were mandated to take the vaccines and a booster during COVID due to working at our school district or loose employment. She took the Moderna, I took the Pfizer, plus a booster. We both had COVID earlier in the year and were prescribed the Paxlovid, 5 day oral treatment. My wife suffered, but later discovered she also had HEP A from frozen berries recall at the same time. For me, I have had a few colds that were much worse than this simple, mild no big deal issue. W.H.O. has stated masks have very little prevention, even the N95 due to the size of COVID particles. We both take the extra-strength Flu Immunization shots every October, but both Refuse Any More Vaccinations for COVID or RSV. IF you find an honest, caring Pharmacist, they are a Great Source for Immunizations and Meds info. My experience is that many are totally opposed to most of these treatments. May I suggest you spend time studying online, reputable, multiple Medical Sources for contents and side effects of your questionable medications or vaccines, not solely on "opinions" that every one of us has-LOL.
Best Wishes for any "Getting Gooder" results.