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PMR triggers--COVID vs. Shingrix shingles vaccinations
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 18 5:37pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I’ve not had a flare related to vaccines I’ve gotten while treating for PMR (covid, flu, pneumonia). I didn’t get the shingles vaccine while treating.Obviously everyone should make their own choices with advice from a dr. Both my rheumatologist and GP have advised me to make sure I get all vaccines, and I specifically asked about any data related to them, causing PMR. They have both told me they don’t know of any credible scientific data to think that is true. However, they have made the comment that the viruses themselves might trigger PMR. I wish you the best health in your recovery
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Interesting that rheumy’s said viruses might cause the PMR. My rheumy said it isn’t related, BUT, the PMR symptoms started while I had a virus that had me coughing non-stop & freezing for 6 days. I thought all of the joint pain was part of whatever I had caught. But the cough got better & the neck, shoulder, arm, hip pain persisted. When I finally saw my primary 2 months later, he did blood test & diagnosed PMR based on ESR, +ANA, & CRP which were all high. He started me on Prednisine immediately & it was amazingly effective. I felt like a different person in 4 days. I couldn’t get appointment with rheumy for 4 weeks. I was taking 6 extra strength Tylenol arthritis plus ibuprofen daily in the time before starting prednisone & it did help.
Funny thing, rheumy says he isn’t sure of my diagnosis. (?)