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@bridget43

I was diagnosed with GCA and PMR 3-1/2 years ago. I was given 50 mg of prednisone along with methotrexate. I was down to 2-1/2 mg of prednisone and thought doing very well until I received my 1st Pfizer vaccine shot which was in April. A week after receiving the shot I had a relapse and my crp went up to 6.0. I raised my prenisone to 4 mgs and stayed on 4 mgs for 3-1/2 months until all my symptoms dissipated. I am very nervous about getting the 2nd shot.

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Hello @bridget43 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand your concern. I think you will find that there are members that can relate to your concern. I would invite you to join others in the following groups:

- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) > PMR and Coronavirus:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/coronavirus-and-pmr/
You may also be interested in following the main PMR discussion here:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr-meet-others-share-your-story/