I've had 2 occurrences of PMR six years apart and it is OK to be optimistic. After my first round with PMR, I did make some lifestyle changes and started eating better and exercising more which I'm sure helped. The COVID vaccine didn't cause my PMR and I've had both Pfizer vaccines and the 2 following boosters. Not sure if I will get anymore though.

Hello there, all of my PMR and giant cell arteritis symptoms came after my second vaccine of the Moderno shot. That was April 2021. I am currently tapering on prednisone but feel a little bit of relapse coming back but trying to stay positive though!

I too developed PMR 7 to 10 days after 2nd Moderna booster shot, July 2022 at age 57. I am down to 5mg prednisone now 9/23. It took almost a month for the proper diagnoses. First sent to orthopedics. I read a similar store where someone else was also sent to orthopedics. I never even heard of PMR and everyone I talk too says to me, "PMR-what is that? I did get to 3 mg back in July but symptoms reappeared so now I back to 5mg and trying not to go up anymore. I never had issues with hips. calves, arms, neck, shoulder, hands. Started at 30mg. Hopeful. I really wished I never got the second booster. No one is admitting that the covid vaccines are causing issues! I have heard similar stories from others maybe not with PMR but other things. These forums are a godsend. Thanks to everyone. This has been hell dealing with. Ther is another mayo clinic link, "Can PMR be induced by vaccine."