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Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 29, 2022 | Replies (299)
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@chris1949

Thank you. I just heard from my doctor's team (he is on vacation). They recommended that I get the COVID vaccine but then stop the prednisone and hydroxychloroquine for 2 weeks. And then again for 2 weeks after the second COVID shot. I guess I will be a guinea pig and suffer (or not) the consequences. I will stay in touch. First shot is scheduled for Thursday 1/7/21.

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kimh | @kimh | Jan 6, 2021

Good luck!!!

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ncgal | @ncgal | Jan 7, 2021

Chris, please let us know how you feel after getting the covid vaccine. M y rheumatologist said they were still looking at the data. The vaccine is now in our area and I am the next on the list to get it (78). Tried calling for an appointment but none were left. Will t ry a gain next week.

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ncgal | @ncgal | Jan 8, 2021

Hi Chris. I also just heard from my rheumatologist team who said I should take the vaccine BECAUSE of my PMR and Prednisone. No mention of taking me off Prednisone after the shot. I am presently on 4 mgs. and am holding at that for awhile. I know if I stopped taking that "cold turkey" I would be having problems. Let us know how you make out.

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peggyp | @peggyp | Feb 27, 2021

I dont think I could stop for two weeks , no pred? Over the pond, they recommend doubling your pred if you get the COVID. I am on a low amt, 3 1/2 mgs, but got the Moderna Shot and just had a sore arm. No stopping pred dosage for me.

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