Rheumatoid arthritis

[Eva9]

Hi I'm new here I was with my rheumatologist today who will be putting me on methotrexate injection

Question is I got a steroid injection for RA today I'm looking to know if anyone would know if its advisable to get the covid vaccine 6 days after this jab my rheumatology told me to get the vaccine booked is 6 days after too soon

So much went on I had forgotten to ask her

[Lolabridge]

Hi Eva and welcome. I was told not to have the Covid vaccination within two weeks of a steroid injection as it may reduce the efficacy of the vaccine. So I suggest you delay your vaccination but check with your GP or Rheumy nurse to be sure.

[Eva9 in reply to Lolabridge]

Thanks for the reply I've cancelled my Vaccination

[charisma]

Welcome, Eva9.

Definitely best check with Rheumstology Dept. 🌸

[Pinkypie2018]

They advise to leave a gap of two weeks. I had an appointment last week and my rheumatologist was going to give me a steroid injection but I told her I was getting the vaccine that afternoon. She said I couldn't have the steroid injection so she gave me oral tablets to start once the two weeks is up.

[Eva9]

Thanks for your information everyone I've cancelled the vaccine till a later date

[Gilliancheche]

I have recently had a steroid injection and the paperwork stated not to have covid vaccine within 2 weeks before it after. A friend was actually turned away from his vaccination for that very reason.

[Helen-NRAS Moderator]

If you would like support, information or just someone to speak to, our NRAS helpline is open every week day from 9.30am to 4.30pm nras.org.uk/helpline/ 0800 298 7650

[Eva9 in reply to Helen-NRAS]

Thanks Helen I will look into this really helpful information