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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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@fel

Had my second Pfizer vaccine June 4 and about a week later began to feel under the skin itching and heat flushes. No problem after first dose March 2nd,2021.
I have a history of PMR and was on Prednisone for 15 months and off it completely now for about 15 months. Feel tired. Only Reactin once a day 10 mg helps. My recent blood test shows elevated sed rate but crp normal. Anyone else have this?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 11, 2021

Hello @fel, Welcome to Connect. I was really tired the day after my second Pfizer shot but was feeling normal the next day. My PMR is currently in remission although I've had 2 occurrences of the PMR, the last one ended in 2018 when I was able to stop taking prednisone. I don't think the elevated ESR and normal CRP means your PMR is back.
The regular pain from PMR will let you know it's active. Here's some information on the test from Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sed-rate/about/pac-20384797

Have you discussed your latest symptoms with your doctor?

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