@katejaha and all...I had the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at Mayo Clinic Florida the first day it was available. So, yes. I had a fairly severe reaction to the 2nd shot and a slight reaction to the 1st. I've not had any boosters as I question the voracity of the vaccine and don't want further side effects. I plan to discuss this with my rheumatologist in February when I see him to discuss the new diagnoses of PMR and GCA, with Sarcoid relapse, and a Sarcoid rash on both shins. I'm taking 10mg of prednisone daily for the PMR/GCA and used Kenalog cream for the Sarcoid rashes. The rashes are improved but I continue to have PMR and GCA symptoms.

I have a lot to learn about these new diagnoses. I will and am determined to deal effectively with them. Doggone it! It's so yucky to have autoimmune illnesses pop up as they do. The medical system is learning but it's obvious we continue to be test subjects as they learn. I've accepted that as well as the life changes, but am surely tired of it all. After decades of the learning curve...

Have a wonderful new year in 2024 all my autoimmune friends. As I said before, we are very special, determined survivors. Keep it up! Blessings, Elizabeth