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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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@marymv

Hi everyone. I was just diagnosed with PMR after 11wks of lumbar then hip, knee & eventual shoulder pain, stiffness & loss of range of motion. My symptoms occurred 2 days after my 2nd Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. I developed a 101.3 temp within 12 hrs. I was bedridden for 13 hrs and woke up feeling much better but had bilateral lumbar pain. Symptoms progressed to other body parts within 2 wks. R/O spine problems with negative MRI. C-Reactive Protein, Anemia & “text book” symptoms confirmed diagnosis. Started Prednisone 20mg and starting to definitely feel better. Wondering if anyone else developed this after the vaccines immune response? BTW I think the vaccine is a miracle and don’t want to cause any vaccine hesitation. This syndrome can occur after a flu or any vaccine.

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hblegen | @hblegen | Apr 22, 2021

hi, see my comment above

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2heal | @2heal | Apr 30, 2021

I just posted yesterday about my reaction to the Moderna vaccine in January.My shoulders and hips became severely inflamed within a few days, and after a consult with my primary he started me on 20mg prednisone each morning and night. That Rx and dosage are having worrisome side effects -- shortness of breath, moon face, muscle weakness, etc and I'd like to know if there are people who have been reducing their prednisone (how fast) and what their reactions and side effects are? I was reducing mine 2.5 mg every 5-7 days and my SED rate jumped 20 within that period while I was cutting it back. I've been on hold at this point (13.5mg day and 10mg Prednisone at night) while waiting several weeks for a follow up with my rheumatologist who has only seen me for the initial diagnostic visit back in February. Can anyone else tell me about what to expect when cutting back on Prednisone? I'm wondering if the cure may be worse than the PMR?

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