PMR after Moderna 2 Doses

[Boss302Fan]

Stayed at 4.5mg/d Pred since 3/4 didn’t want to further increase a risk of a flare by dropping to 4mg.

Dose 1 was 2/26. Had no side affects at all. Even my right arm where I got the shot didn’t hurt.

Dose 2 was 3/26. Left arm did get sore at the injection site, it escalated to the point I took 2 Advil before going to bed. 3/27 my arm was still sore and I was tired and could barely keep my eyes open. Was woken this morning at 5:30 am by severe pain at the injection site. Took 3 Advil + 2 Tylenol and went back to bed. Woke up at 10 am feeling fine, not tired and my arm didn’t hurt any.🤷🏼‍♂️

So far no flares. This coming Sunday I’ll start Wk 1 of DL’s taper toward 4 mg/d. That’s the lowest dose I’ve been on since being diagnosed with PMR in June ‘19. Last time I was at 4mg and had progressed to Thursday in DL’s week 3. By midday I was in a flare. Hopefully this time it will go better.

[SheffieldJane]

My husband had a similar reaction to AstraZeneca. (no other conditions) After 5 days he seems much better. I had no reaction at all, this makes me worry that my immune reaction was a bit feeble.

[123-go in reply to SheffieldJane]

Same for me. No reaction whatsoever. Second jab in 2 and a half weeks.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to SheffieldJane]

I think it was Tim Spector said recently there is no real link between the severity of side effects and immune response - if you DO have side effects it does suggest the immune system is doing what it should be no symptoms doesn't mean it isn't ...