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Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (401)
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I got the senior flu vaccine and shingles vaccine the same day in September 2019. The next day I noticed I was very sluggish on the tennis court; 3 days later I couldn’t lift my arms, couldn’t roll over in bed - pain and low grade fever for 3 months until I was diagnosed properly. Didn’t know which vaccine to blame, so I blamed the combination. Weaned successfully off prednisone in about 18 months; then had the second Moderna vaccine, and all the PMR symptoms came back. I’m on a much slower reduction (about 3 years I hope) this time. I’ve had the regular flu vaccine in the fall of 2020 and 2021 with no problems. Also no problems with two COVID boosters. I think that some very powerful vaccines cause a very powerful reaction, as in my immune response went overboard. Tough choice to make when presented with life saving vaccines…..

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barbwhitmore | @barbwhitmore | Jun 16, 2022

Not a tough choice for me in the future. I will NEVER get another flu vaccine! The effectiveness percentage is usually under 10% and the suffering if it adversely affects your immune system is horrible and long lasting. The girl at CVS who administered the flu vaccine was fumbling around with papers, didn't tell me the jab was coming, I was startled and moved slightly which seemed to give her concern but she completed the jab. So, don't know if that too caused part of my issue. Has anyone had problems with the calcium supplement they want you to take because of bone loss? Reviews online causing me concern. Took two prednisone last night after taking myself off for a week and finally got some sleep. Probably up the dose today based upon all of your helpful comments in this blog but will see how much the hot tub helps. The hot tub does help for those who don't already know that.

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