Positive for anticentromere antibodies and Covid vaccination.

[Charlotte1971]

Hi I have recently tested positive for anticentromere antibodies but have no inflammatory markers in my bloods. GP is happy that I am not showing any symptoms of Scleroderma. I am due to see a specialist but this will not be for a few weeks yet. Due to the nature of my work with elderly adults I am due to have my Covid vaccination but am concerned that I have read some research that questions wether the mRNA vaccine could trigger the autoimmune disease in individuals with positive antibodies. I would really appreciate it if any one had any further information or thoughts on this topic? I appreciate that I am lucky in that I am not symptomatic but only became aware of my positive antibody status a week ago and so this all new to me. Thanks in advance for any replies!

[Minx1]

I'm in the US and have had centromere scleroderma for 30 years. My case is very slow progressing, and I've never had inflammatory markers. I do have gut issues, Raynauds and telangiectasias. So far, all of the info that I have seen, and that is being shared by my support group is to get the vaccine when it's available.

[proffishopper]

Hi Charlotte 1971

I was diagnosed with scleroderma 10 years ago. Centromere. Do have many conditions related to this disease including inflammatory markers. I had the vaccine last Friday at the local hospital with the blessing of my consultant. Hope this helps.

Best wishes

proffishopper