I can't comment on the methotrexate but I get the flu shot every year as I work with preschoolers and my rheumatologist gave me the pneumonia shot. I did not have a problem with either. They are not live vaccines so they are not a problem. The last thing you want is to catch something while already dealing with PMR!
Hi not sure if you have read any of my methotrexate woes so will recap.
it caused me to feel like I was poisoned and actually dying. I gained a ton of weight due to the hypoglycemic feelings so I ate a lot. after all I was dying so it didn't matter
Most don't have this reaction but if you find you are feeling toxic then this is it. I am super sensitive to drugs so I am a weird duck. just wanted you to know what could happen.
linda
ps have had flu shot n pneumonia this year all ok no side effects
Some doctor are convinced it helps with reducing the dose - it changes the way your body processes steroids and also suppresses the immune system itself. So for some people it allows them to get the same antiinflammatory effect with a lower dose of pred. It doesn't always work though.
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