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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
The first time I got PMR, symptoms started shortly after getting the Shingrex vaccine and the Senior (4 X stronger) flu vaccine same day. I don’t blame the vaccines……..it was just my body’s response. I was in remission when I got my second COVID vaccine - and my immune system jumped into overdrive again. Back on prednisone. Last fall I opted for the regular flu shot; no bad reaction (but then I was taking 8 mg of prednisone at the time). Same story with the COVID booster. Unfortunately, I got a mild case of COVID January 1. My hands, arms, shoulders, and neck got progressively achy. Dr. ordered a CRP test; inflammation had doubled, so I’ve increased prednisone from 6 to 10 for a couple weeks. Will start a very slow taper from there. Good luck on your journey.
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Yes. First vaccine May 4/21. Neck sore all summer but just thought it was a very sore neck. Second vax Aug. 4/21. 10 days later, tried to get out of bed and could not move. Neck, shoulders, arms, hands and progressed to hips over a 5 month period. Had to leave work mid-November as my hands were in splints and I couldn't turn my neck. Have not driven since last August. Finally diagnosed Jan. 4/22. CRP was 44.6. Started Prenisone 20mg next day. No pain as of today. Started back to work part-time yesterday. No PMR in the family, no rheumatoid, no auto-immune diseases whatsoever. Never heard of PMR. I certainly know what it is now and will never get a booster. Never tested positive for C-19 ever. Was perfectly healthy before. Hoping to start a slow taper soon. Glad to be pain free. Side effects...can be daunting at times. Good luck with your tapering and progress. 🙂