I feel there is a likely connection with vaccines and PMR. I too had the difficulties ambulating, severe pain and then some vision issues. All after my “ senior” flu shot and the shingrix vaccine. Remember the senior shot is 4x stronger than normal flu shot. This past year, I opted for the regular formulation not the senior dose. It appears from the literature that John has so kindly shared, along with another I read recently, that the adjuvants may be the factors that are triggering this over reaction in some people, like us.
I’m watching closely on our covid vaccines , as to which one may be more suitable. I do want to get the vaccine, but I have my trepidations. I’ll check with my rheumatologist too, and perhaps my endocrinologist too. Please share any insights you may have from your practitioners too. My docs are with UCSF just for reference.