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Yes, I'm a little disappointed as well, but back up to 15 mg. Will try again in a few weeks, but with 1 mg. only. I lived with it from Aug. 2021 (unknowingly) until Jan. 2022 and probably began in May 2021 with my first COVID-19 vax. That's when the neck pain reared it's ugly head, but I knew not of PMR at that time. Definitely a learning experience. Ugh. Went for a true walkabout today (not in a store) and it felt good to just do it. I was unable to walk much from end of Feb. to last week of March. My foot slipped off of a chair (being stupid trying to fix my shower curtain) and I scraped the skin on my left shin back about 3 inches almost to the bone. Developed cellulitis in it. Prescribed anti-biotics which worked. Had to knock off of them a day early because of the diarrhea. Had to keep it elevated. Took a long time to heal and the skin is still tender. There's not much skin there to start with. LOL. Thanks for following my story. We all have one, but it's an individual journey. Cheers ~ Deb

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Hi Deb,
My PMR started 1/24/21 36 hrs after my 2nd COVID Pfizer Vaccine. VAERS report was filled out. There is an apparent compensation for vaccine injury’s up to 2 yrs but I just found out 1 yr with the COVID Vaccine. I attempted to navigate the CICP which is the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Group for COVID vaccine injuries. It was too complicated & they recommend a lawyer. I called a local Lawyer from the CICP site. This gentleman told me the reward is so insignificant that we would pay the lawyer more than we would receive. With the other vaccine compensation program VICP the lawyers are paid by the courts if you win but not with CICP. I hope this saves any of you, with a confirmed COVID Vaccine cause, some time.
Best,
Mary