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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
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
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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.
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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.