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Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 1 8:41am | Replies (74)
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@katejaha

I would say flu shot only I had 3 Covid vaccines and 3 months after PMR developed! I had never heard of PMR nor anyone in my family. I firmly believe the Covid vaccines are to blame !!!!

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jabrown0407 | @jabrown0407 | Oct 22 7:50am

There are many, many reported cases of PMR being related to getting a vaccination, Not just Covid. I personally had an adverse reaction to Shringrix (shingles vaccination) in 2019 and PMR is one of about 10 other new medical issues I am still dealing with. It is not a specific vaccination that contributes to PMR coming out. I blame my auto-immune system, not the vaccination. I am not a scientist, nor am I a specialist in autoimmune problems, but my theory is that since all vaccinations energize the immune system then somehow this gives PMR a chance to become dominant.

I had my allergist research the ingrediencies in both Shringrix and Covid vaccines. Water is the only common ingredient. So I proceeded with Covid shots. That was 2021. Now I take vaccinations as needed mainly because I want the help should I get Covid, RSV, the flu or even tetanus.

Every vaccination is a leap of faith. Side effects of every medical procedure and medication are always a concern. It comes down to a personal risk/reward decision.

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