Anyone get RSV vaccine while having PMR--any adverse results?
Thinking of getting RSV vaccine for first time—am 82 yo—have had PMR since 2019–think I may be beginning remission (afraid to believe it’s true!!) Rheumy says PMR not active, based on recent blood panels. Am down to 7.5 mg Pred daily—hoping to get off—FINALLY!
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I was diagnosed with PMR July of 2023. Had my first RSV vaccine in December of 2023 with no side effects. I have also been diligent with my flu and Covid boosters every year and so far no issues there.
Goof luck!
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5 ReactionsNo problem for me.
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2 ReactionsAlso no issues with RSV, Covid or flu other than sore arm and 24 hr tiredness following all three at the same time. I am diligent with all vaccines. 74 yrs old, PMR for two years this time (2nd flair up) and finally down to 4 mg prednisone, 15 mg MTX and Humira.
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4 ReactionsThank you—I appreciate your reply.—best wishes for remission soon!
@terrym Thank you so much for your reply—I’ve been diligent about getting flu & COVID shots—no side effects—just a bit apprehensive about RSV—but am going to get it!—
Hope remission in near future for you!!
@aussiedogmom Thank you for your response—happy no issues!—best regards!!
I had RSV vaccine with PMR active and on prednisone with no problems. I was about 76 years old when I had the vaccine.
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2 ReactionsGetting Flu vaccine & rheumy told me not to take methotrexate for two weeks after receiving the flu shot. Apparently it decreases the efficacy of the flu vaccine by 25%. Will get RSV in November hopefully no reaction with either.
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2 Reactions@no affects at all.
I’ve had PMR since 2011 was on KEVZARA when I got the RSV vaccine. I was hesitant but a couple dr’s recommended it. It’s a one and done vaccine the pharmacist said. No Issues. It’s been several months since I had it.