Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

That is very helpful information. I am seeing my rheumatologist on Monday. We will have a discussion. I have considered a trip to the Mayo clinic for another opinion. I am in Canada and like the rest of the world have not.been travelling generally, and certainly not on planes. Perhaps more opportunity now. I hope you are now well. Thank you again for the helpful feedback. There is nothing comparable to Connect in Canada. It is.so helpful to hear from people with lived experience. Thank you.

I'm curious if all respondents had the Pfizer vaccine, like me. Regardless, I suggest you report your reaction to the VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System): https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html

I have come to the conclusion that my PMR was triggered by covid. Last November I went on a bus trip to New England with a friend who had what appeared to be a cold. She assured me that she had tested negative for covid, but within five days I had the same "cold." By the end of the week, I had pain in one arm and my pelvic girdle. In retrospect, I also lost my sense of taste and smell. Apologies to the fine people in New England, but I complained that their food had no taste! When I returned home, my doctor immediately diagnosed PMR, and I have been tapering down prednisone ever since. I'm wondering if anyone else has had the same experience?

My husband had his 2nd Pfizer booster July 11. He began feeling extreme joint pain in Aug. He has been to his doctor and orthopedic doctor and no one has mentioned PMR. In searching for answers I came across this as a possible diagnoses. Prednisone has helped then his prescription ends and he is waiting for tests or answers. How long after vaccine did others have debilitating pain start? Is this a known link for PMR? What tests should be done for diagnosis and what Doctor should be seen? Rheumatologist or endocrinologist? We have mentioned Mayo. Looking for recommendations please. His CRP was 56. TSH 4.63

I took my flu vaccine 2 weeks ago. No problem. I took the newest booster last Thursday and I felt I had a PMR flare up. Two days later, I felt better. I am on 20 mg of Prednisone and had the Moderna vaccine

I had the Moderna. My PMR came after my 3rd shot.

I had my first Moderna vaccine 1/21/21 and within about a week I could barely move. My primary tried meloxicam with no relief, then ordered tests: Westergren Sedimentation and C-reactive protein (CRP) both of which indicated high inflammation. In early Feb '21, I was started on 40mg of prednisone and referred to a rheumatologist .
I believe the Moderna vaccine definitely triggered the onset of my PMR. I am still taking 5 mg prednisone now and trying to wean down as pain allows. It has been a costly medical year and a half and my body is still suffering with PMR and various side effects. I think the vaccine should have a warning on the label.

My first Moderna vaccine in late 1/21 and I was soon suffering with terrific joint pain -- could hardly move. My primary doctor referred me to a rheumatologist after my blood tests for CRP and Westergren Sedimentation Rate came back with rates indicating very high inflammation. Diagnosis was PMR and I started on 40 mg prednisone. It's now 1.5 years later I'm down to 5 mg of prednisone.
These COVID vaccines should come with a warning label. Looks like there's a lot of evidence among us with PMR that it can be triggered by vaccines among those over 60.

I also think my PMR was triggered by my mild case of COVID, although it took several months of malaise for the PMR to fully present itself.

John,
Thanks for your help in this area. How do I get a My Mayo rheumatologist?
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