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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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@ssobx

I have PMR. Was on prednisone for almost a year. Slowly weaned off in December. No pain. Had my first vaccine shot about 3 weeks ago. Had a flare up about 2 weeks after the shot. Went on prednisone medral dose pack and finished last Friday. Getting 2nd shot his Friday and I’m hoping I don’t get another flare up. Won’t stop me from getting it though.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 15, 2021

Hi @ssobx, Welcome to Connect. My PMR has been in remission since mid 2016. I got my first Pfizer COVID vaccine Feb 5th and only had a sore arm around where I received the shot. I'm also hoping things go well for the 2nd shot on Feb 26th. I'm hoping your PMR won't flare up also but like you if my PMR would have flared up I would still get the 2nd shot.

Did you register with the CDC to provide feedback (it's easy!) after you get the shot? - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html#anchor_1607560764339

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kimh | @kimh | Feb 16, 2021

Thank-you for the update!

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