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PMR and Flu Vaccine

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I got the Shingles vaccine and it woke up PMR..I now take Methotrexate because Prednisone made me eat..I have no pain now!

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@juliemcgee62 I too had a reaction to the shingles vaccine and got PMR, though it took 6 months to get a proper diagnosis. That was 5 years ago. It has taken me 4.5 years to get off the prednisone completely. Had numerous flares. I still feel tired, but grateful I'm significantly better. Anti inflammatory diet helps. I'm debating the flu & covid boosters...