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Welcome @dam67, Sorry to hear your husband has been diagnosed with PMR. I've had 2 occurrences of PMR but it is currently in remission. I've had both Pfizer vaccines and the booster without making my PMR flare up again. I would talk with his rheumatologist or doctor to see if there are any other considerations. It is a lot to worry when you read a lot of negative experiences and no positive ones. People with PMR who've had the vaccine and no bad side effects don't usually post about it. I'm not a medical professional so it's just my opinion.

PMR is a new world for you when you first are diagnosed. There are definitely things you can do to help with the diagnosis. Here are just a few of the PMR discussions you might find helpful for learning more about PMR:

-- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/
-- PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diet-and-pmr/
Here is an article that you may find helpful. 3 Strategies for Coping with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/3-strategies-coping-polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr

Are you able to discuss your concerns with your husbands rheumatologist or doctor?

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Thank you John for the links. I’ll have a look at them. He’s only just yesterday been told he has PMR. So very much getting his head around it. He has a very active job so this is very worrisome for him. Just started steroids yesterday and already his gums are bleeding.
He has further blood tests on Monday the back to doctor Friday where he will hopefully get a referral to a rheumatologist.
I’m hoping once he is in a better place with the pain we can seek out some alternative therapies to reduce further symptoms. Lots of research and learning to be done.