flu shot reaction with PMR

[Joanecindy]

I had a flu shot a month ago and I am on 5mg of prednisone for PMR. My arm has been hurting since then. Has anyone else had this problem.

[Koalajane]

No, mine hurt for a couple of days and then was fine. Sorry I can’t help

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Doesn't sound as if it's anything to do with PMR.. perhaps a too vigorous injection - or not quite in the right place and has caused damage to a muscle..

As it's gone on so long, probably best to get it checked by GP... do painkillers or hot/cold therapy help?

[Joanecindy in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks

[Gimme in reply to Joanecindy]

I agree with DL. My last covid jab hurt for over a week and then it recovered. It was a badly administered injection in my case. It hurt like hell when the nurse administered it. It felt like she was throwing darts. A month seems like a long time for it to heal, so I would speak to you doc.

[Sharitone]

I haven't had the same, but a shingles vaccine 12 days ago has still left a nasty intense little bruise. Obviously we bruise more easily with pred, but I'm just hoping that when I go back for my second dose, that particular 'injector' is on her holidays!

But it can't do any harm to get it checked.🙂

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I doubt it was the pred - more likely to be the poor technique of the person givng the vaccination.

[Joanecindy in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks

[Sunnyday365]

Yes there is a lot of information about wrong injections - search SIRVA - shoulder injury resulting from vaccine. My arm hurt for almost a year. Good luck.