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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)Comment receiving replies
Hi. Thanks for responding.
It took place in her office. She wasn’t concerned. She just had me stay and be observed for another 10 min. or so.
Prior to PMR I had no adverse reaction to flu shots. The first flu shot after PMR, I had slight lightheadedness, and then as I said, the next year my reaction was a bit more severe, flushing and more lightheadedness. I did not get a flu vaccine last year nor this. Being retired, I’m very quarantined.
My understanding is that the COVID vaccine, not being a live vaccine like flu shots, does not cause that same reaction, but am still concerned and was hoping for a bit more information about recommendations for PMR patients, not on Prednisone, and the COVID shot.
I’m off Prednisone because I became pre-diabetic. Off prednisone I have been able to get my weight back down to the 120s and my blood sugar back to normal. My PMR is not in remission, but tolerable. Morning extra-strength Excedrin helps.
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@lblauvel, I'm guessing no one will be able to provide a recommendation for folks with PMR and not on prednisone. I would put myself in that category since PMR really never just goes away but rather just goes into remission after treatment (just my non medical opinion). I get yearly flu shots and my only reaction has been a sore arm for a day at most. I am planning to get the COVID vaccine when it's my turn but I'm not sure when that will be.