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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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@johnbishop

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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ssobx | @ssobx | Feb 15, 2021

Hi. No I haven’t registered, but I will. Thanks for the link.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 16, 2021

@johnbishop- I'm almost positive that I have PMR since my shingles shot in November. I speak with my PCP this Friday and I'm going to ask for blood work for sure. I also had discoid lupus years ago but I don't think that this is a flair up.

I'm a bit familiar with the symptoms. Mine flair up very often, like every week or so. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?

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