Taking more pred for a flare, not working

[Daisymay]

I had a 2nd Covid jab (AZ) about 10days ago. The next day I had pain in my legs. I normally have shoulder pain but am used to it and it doesn't stop me doing things that I want to. I was on 5.g/4,5 alternating daily. I couldn't get hold of the rheumatologist dept by phone or email so did an online form for the GP. I had a call saying that they had not heard of anyone having a flare after a jab but I could increase by what I had suggested ie plus 5mg for 5 days. I am on day 4 and my have not felt the slightest bit of effect from this. It may not be enough I suppose but when I did this a few years ago for a holiday it worked very well Should I have felt some sort of improvement ?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Would have thought so if flare, but maybe give it up to 10 days - you can still drop back down to just above previous then if it has worked.

Your GP may not have heard of anyone flaring after vaccine, but that doesn't mean he right---according to previous posts on here!

[Daisymay in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks for your reply, I will give it longer to see if it has an effect.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

"I had a call saying that they had not heard of anyone having a flare after a jab"

Bless - given how difficult it is to contact a doctor these days that really doesn't surprise me but do suggest they come on the forum and take a survey! Plenty here ...

I have had a flare but didn't up the pred much, just went back to the dose I've been on most of the last 2 years which keeps the stiffness at bay and the fatigue bearable instead of overwhelming. It is 6 weeks - just beginning to feel a bit less meh ...

[Daisymay in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks, I will give it a bit longer to see if it has an effect. Perhaps I was expecting too quick a reaction!