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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 27 8:38am | Replies (1879)Comment receiving replies
I developed PMR after my Pfizer booster shot for Covid. I had never reacted to immunisation before. I had instant results with 10 mg prednisone and decreased by 1 mg per month. I am down to 1 mg tomorrow and have to decide whether to get another Covid booster and/or flu shot. Any experiences to share out there? Thank you.
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I also developed PMR not long after my last COVID booster in early July 2022. I have a moderate case, which I have been managing without prednisone so I don't know how that factors into vaccines. That said, my doctor advised not getting the COVID booster for now but I did get a flu shot last week and there were no flare ups.
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I also developed PMR seven days after my 2nd Moderna booster. No doctor will say that there was a connection but neither will they rule it out. I decided against a flu shot or another Covid booster at present. I started 15 mg of Prednisone in September and am currently at 9 mg. I will see what my rheumatologist says in March. Meanwhile I’m being careful with crowds and wearing a mask when necessary. I’m just nervous that vaccines right now will cause a flare up.