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Had Shingles shot and now have PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 17 3:40am | Replies (78)Comment receiving replies
I understand how you feel. It' been four years since I was diagnosed (at last) with PMR. I am pretty much over the flare up but I am now looking at a 79 year old woman who has aged drastically over that time. I am mentally not the same person and really don't recognize the person in the mirror. But it is what it is and I have no choice but work with what I have. Not something I am good at. I am definitely a Berger King kind of person, I want it my way, but I have to come to terms with the fact that those days are gone. If I could take back those 8 weeks when my husband was getting over a broken leg, and being the good guy, I stepped up to take care of our large garden as well as the housework and taking care of him. I also made it worse by eating omelets made with the beautiful tomatoes and peppers in the garden, along with pork chops and home fried, and chinese food. But that was yesterday and now I have to take care of today. With the need for flu and covid shots coming up I have a hard decision as to take them or not.
Not that it's any physical help but be aware that you have friends here and getting things off your chest can be a big help.
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I had the first Shingrix shot a month or so before PMR hit in May, the second in September. Don't feel that there was any connection. With the second, my arm was hot and sore for a couple of days, but really, PMR was worse before prednisone kicked in. In June I could barely use my upper arms and shoulders - getting into/out of bed was a challenge, and never mind dealing with sweatpants. Fortunately, my lower half was never afflicted. I've known many seniors who had Shingles, it's terrible and can last for months.
I'm turning 80 soon, down to 7mg prednisone from 25mg. Don't much think about PMR except first thing in the morning (fully functional but a bit achy, particularly those first days when tapering to a lower dose). Dietwise: I eliminated concentrated sweets and have been eating a bit less, but that's about it. Food has had no impact either way, although admittedly my palate leans toward bland. The rheumatologist says it's okay to have the next covid booster. (PS: I think those omelettes sound WONDERFUL)