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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
Received the 2nd shot yesterday morning. Felt fine all day (had some brain fog), but woke up at 1:00 this morning with chills. Sure enough, temp of 100.5. Took a 650 mg tylenol as recommended, and it was brought down to 98.8 in a half hour. Definitely made my PMR flare, though. I'm not on prednisone, and usually take Naproxen for flares. Was told they only recommended Tylenol with the vaccine, and to call my doctor if I want to take Naproxen. So, I'm just happy that the tylenol addresses the fever. I'll tough it out today and see what happens.
I also have NO appetite. Not nauseous, just not hungry. Am eating, because I think I need fuel to fight the fever, but not hungry.
I got the Phizer vaccine.
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Thanks for the update. Hope you continue to get better. I’m getting the second in early March, I’m on P though so not sure what to expect. Hope your PMR symptoms subside!
Best, karinaph
How long have you had PMR and why aren't you on prednisone? If the PMR inflammation is not controlled, it could develop into Giant Cell Arteritis which can cause blindness.
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Hi @sherrybird . Thank-you for the update on your symptoms after the second shot. Please stay hydrated! Get well soon!