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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)
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@izzie1020

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.

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smj | @smj | Dec 18, 2022

Thank you for your helpful reply. Both my rheumatologist and family doctor suggested Novavax as a possibility for consideration for my booster. At this time it isn't bivalent as yet for the new strains like the other vaccines. I haven't decided. I'm nervous about a flareup too. Prednisone did give almost instant relief.

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froehlich22 | @froehlich22 | Dec 18, 2022

Hello,
I always weigh the risks and benefits or at least try too. I did have the flu shot and had no side effects. Cannot say the same about the Covid booster but then again, was it the booster or “ in the cards.” My PMR diagnosis is fairly new and still navigating the waters, however I am convinced that diet plays a key role in controlling symptoms.

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