Is it safe to get the Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine with PMR?

I AM JUST READING YOUR POST FROM 12/28/20 and wondering if you have gotten the covid vaccine by now OR WHETHER YOU CHOSE TO SKIP IT?

My husband 53 years old had the moderne vaccine in April. With in 24 hours he had severe pain in his hips and shoulders , he cannot put on his socks and shoes , is in pain when sleeping and it takes at least 45 minutes in the morning to get moving. His pain has been between a 7-10 since, off and on. He did not have these symptoms before. He did break his femur 30 years ago. His doctor did lab. Tests for PRM. The labs came back normal. He was sent to a orthopedic physician who has diagnosed him with Osteoarthritis of Hips and has scheduled hip replacement surgery in July and to see a masseuse for his shoulder pain. He is taking Celebrex twice a day and his pain is back . They are now offering valium to go with the Celebrex and to stop taking his Crestor . He did have a cortisone shot which last about 48 hours.
We at a loss and looking for some advice . His doctor does not feel the need for him to see a rheumatologist . he has seen urgent care , his general practitioner, the orthopedic surgeon, and has been to our local health department. All feel that the vaccine could not cause PMR . Where do we go from here ?

My husband 53 years old had the moderne vaccine in April. With in 24 hours he had severe pain in his hips and shoulders , he cannot put on his socks and shoes , is in pain when sleeping and it takes at least 45 minutes in the morning to get moving. His pain has been between a 7-10 since, off and on. He did not have these symptoms before. He did break his femur 30 years ago. His doctor did lab. Tests for PRM. The labs came back normal. He was sent to a orthopedic physician who has diagnosed him with Osteoarthritis of Hips and has scheduled hip replacement surgery in July and to see a masseuse for his shoulder pain. He is taking Celebrex twice a day and his pain is back . They are now offering valium to go with the Celebrex and to stop taking his Crestor . He did have a cortisone shot which last about 48 hours.
We at a loss and looking for some advice . His doctor does not feel the need for him to see a rheumatologist . he has seen urgent care , his general practitioner, the orthopedic surgeon, and has been to our local health department. All feel that the vaccine could not cause PMR . Where do we go from here ?

Hello @carteret, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I have no medical training or background but have had 2 occurrences of PMR and first diagnosed by a rheumatologist. I think you can have PMR even with low levels of CRP and ESR, the labs used to check for inflammation common with PMR. Here's more information on diagnosing PMR.

Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376545

Have you thought about getting a second opinion and seeing a rheumatologist?

I would surely second @johnbishop - the best place for diagnosis would be a rheumatologist.
Sue

Thank e

I've seen on this forum that several people have developed PMR after getting the COVID vaccine. I've had PMR and was decreasing my prednisone dosage when I got the Pfizer vaccine. Within a day, my PMR flared up and I'm now taking 20mg Prednisone for the pain. Please see a Rheumatologist and postpone surgery until you start on Prednisone. Good luck!