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Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (401)Comment receiving replies
I originally joined this chat group last spring, with concern over PMR being triggered by the Covid vaccine. I had the J&J last April, and I have been on prednisone since May - (10 mg, now at 4mg.) I had the standard flu shot in December. My Rheumatologist has not authorized a Covid booster, and I have no intention of getting one. I am 75, in excellent health - except for PMR. My energy level, muscle mass and strength, and some cognitive issues have deteriorated in spite of regular exercise. PMR or prednisone or both? I also asked my doctors to report the Covid vaccine/PMR link.
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Ditto. I'm not boostering up at this point, even though they say it's "okay". I am 71.9 and in excellent health except for the PMR. Same with the energy levels, strength and cognitive issues. I'm a young 72 but either the PMR or the prednisone make me act really kind of numb. I'm usually wired for sound and so seem a little "high" and act a litte more - if I can use the word - elderly or not such a quick thinker as I normally am and this is really bugging me. Math skills are still excellent, but words sometimes escape me. It's really difficult to describe actually. Thanks for sharing and I know in my knower this started with the vaccines.