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Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?
Just wondering if anyone has found out if it is okay to get the corona virus vaccine once it comes out. I'm 78, so past the 65+ age for early vaccinations, plus having the autoimmune diagnosis. I don't see my rheumatologist for another two months but guess I'll call him to find out if t comes to that. Just thought I'd see if anyone else has found out. I had no problem with the flu shot.
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Thank you SO much. That is very encouraging. She's scheduled for the first vaccine now on Sunday. I really appreciate your response.
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2 ReactionsBoy or boy, that sounds like my scenario. When I finally was diagnosed (3-4 months after symptom onset), I was a mess. I kept thinking it was orthopaetic. I deduced that it was the vaccine (shingrix), but like your moms doc, mine said that was not the case. Having discovered this site the the number of individuals with a similar story, umm yes it is. They just don’t know or don’t want to say. I’m a bit furious with the GP for just off the cuff telling me in needed the shingrix. It’s dramatically impacted my life. Still on 9.5 mg/ day and still in pain and had to manage a bout with GCA, which scared the heck out of me given the dire outcomes that are associated. My mistake was getting both vaccines at the same time I think. I’ll never really know. I didn’t want to but the pharmacist insisted. My gut said no, I should have listened. Here’s to a good recovery for all, and hoping the COVID vaccines do no harm to us and others. I’m definitely getting it when CA finally gets enough to get to the 65 range. It will be awhile I think. Not enough here in the state.
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2 ReactionsI’ve just received my first Astra Zenica jab in UK - and so far, very happy to receive anything on offer. BUT I’ve just heard about the new Novavax vaccine in preparation - that it’s over 90% effective, and contains a powerful adjuvant from a rare tree in Chile which produces an intense immune response.
Now where have I heard that before? Ah yes, it’s exactly that adjuvant which is used in Shingrix, after which I (a previously healthy 72 year-old) developed PMR – mild compared with so many on this site (I managed it myself just on regular ibuprofen) – but from which I’m only now emerging after 16 months.
Just sayin’...
https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/oar/74765
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4 ReactionsThank you for this vital info. I’ve been keen on knowing the adjuvants in these vaccines too. I really feel miy PMR ( age 67) was due to the shingrix. Good thing about MRNA vaccine es, no adjuvant, just lipid carrier.
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2 ReactionsJust received my first dose phizer vaccine. I am not on prednisone. My Dr. Didn't want me to get started if I didn't have to. I use Naproxen 500 mg when a flare happens. Will keep you all posted as to how the vaccine affects me. Stay well everyone!
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2 ReactionsI also got my first dose 2/1 had increased pain for 2 days, then woke up today with No discomfort
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1 ReactionSide effects so far are a sore arm and slight nausea 7 hrs in. I ate something and the nausea went away. Constipation this morning, but that's not debilitating. No fever. I'm off to work. We'll see how the day goes.
My mom had no side effects after the first dose. What a relief!
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1 Reaction2 days in, no issues. Arm isn't sore anymore, no additional aches. 2nd shot on the 24th. Stay tuned!
Yes, I'm on the same skd as you second dose on 24th. Had just a little sore arm . I have been weaning down on prednisone and am on 4mg. My Rheumatologist said to stay on it. Wish there was info as to take or not take before vaccine. Does Mayo have an answer??
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