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When I asked my rheumatologist if the vaccine could be a factor in developing pmr he said “Yes, possibly, you probably have to be genetically predisposed but the covid vaccine does cause widespread inflammation in the body.”

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I have no doubt that the arthritis-type conditions I’ve had to deal with are linked to the Pfizer mRNA “vaccine.” My rheumatologist also thought that there may be a link to my DNA when I mentioned that possibility to him.
On July 6, Science Magazine posted an article on a rare link between coronavirus vaccines and autoimmune types of disorders, indicating that this is finally gaining acceptance. I guess even the CDC is having to admit it. This is the first public acknowledgement of this connection that I know of. Here’s the link to the article: https://www.science.org/content/article/rare-link-between-coronavirus-vaccines-and-long-covid-illness-starts-gain-acceptance.
The article also contains links for individuals to get involved in potential research involving not only symptoms of Long-Covid, but also research addressing those of us experiencing what they refer to as “Long-Vax” symptoms. I have submitted my story and my medical records, and filled out all the questionnaires. I would think that the more people who respond to this solicitation, the better.
From information I’ve been able to find, the drug’s interaction with certain gene profiles or specific gene variants, as well as its ability to alter an individual’s DNA (now also gaining acceptance), would seem to be a good focus area for research. Hopefully, the funding will flow to examine how the mRNA vaccine produces these symptoms so that the most appropriate treatments can be determined.