Experiences with

Pneumococcal vaccine

Hi everyone , can anyone tell me if the pneumococcal vaccine is safe ? I have uctd and triple positive APS thanks Elfie

I’m going to ask for the pneumococcal vaccine. Thanks for any advice : )

Hello everyone I recently turned 65 and was invited to get the current pneumococcal vaccine (against 28 strains, I think). Has anyone had this vaccine and subsequently had Afib problems?

I have been given an appointment for the pneumococcal vaccine. Just wondering how others were after getting the vaccine, thanks.

Hello Trying to make an informed decision on having the offered vaccination ...I have hypo Thyroidism Osteo arthritis and psoriatic arthritis so Im assuming that is why I am being offered , as I am not over 65 years (63 ) Any pros and cons please ? Thank you

I have just realised that my recent flare, which led to the cancellation of my holiday, started the day after I had the pneumonia vaccine. I'm wondering if there could be a link?

Hib/MenC Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) Meningococcal B (MenB) Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

the last couple of weeks my fnd has been quite a lot worse. The only thing different has been my flu jab. Coincidence or not?

i just want to warn some people if your have any health issues and been ask to have your over 80s Covid booster and flu jab at same time .. my carer Alan was health was ok with few ache pains , did have heart risk in his family , was well and active before having Covid booster + flue jab in

Following GP’s advice not to take my methotrexate whilst being treated with an antibiotic for an ear infection, I then had my seasonal flu jab since then I have had a flair up of my RA. I have been unable to get a response from my designated RA nurse ( too busy) and wonder if I need steroids?

Hi, everyone! Here we are again, solidly in cold/flu/Covid season, and likely to soon be mingling with family members over the holidays. If anyone you know is without health insurance and needs a Covid vaccination, call your County Health Department. I spoke to mine today about a family member, and I

I’m booked for my Covid vaccination tomorrow and hoped for Pfizer again but just found out it is this one which I haven’t heard of. Has anybody had any adverse reactions to it? I had my flu jab a few weeks ago so not expecting any problems but have been trying to avoid the Moderna option because it seems

I had mine 4 days ago. Since then I have felt tired and more breathless than usual. Otherwise no other side effects. I have had all the Covid and Flu vaccines available and never had any side effects. In BobD’s thread, 5 members had had the vaccine and none reported problems. Has this vaccine caused

After a flu jab I had a couple of days of feeling rough (which I expected) but then I felt terrible and really hypothyroid for twelve days. I was feeling very low, needing to sleep every afternoon, unable to do any normal activities. I’ve had flu shots twice before and not experienced such a significant

This isn't specifically related to polymyalgia, but.... As some of you know I finally went into remission and took my final pred dose of 1/2 mg at the beginning of February this year, after a journey of about 8.5 years after diagnosis. In May I showed my doctor a rash on my ankle and we agreed I should

Hi all. Hope all good. Never thought how all the different medication would affect me mentally. In the last two years I have had such a change in my health. Having already being closely checked for enlarged Aorta which is under control. Started hydroxychloroquine Nov 2022. Then May 2023 went on

Just a quickie soliciting your reliable advice. My docs have been pestering me to have the Covid vaccination which is a firm no from me for my own reasons, and also the Flu vaccination which I’ve always had with no issues. I have booked the flu one for next week. Now I’m on MTX, I’m sure I’ve read

Hello, I am 39. Earlier this year I attended a free screening test with my family, there was no suggestion to anything we just attended a free screening that was put on locally as my dad passed away after a cardiac arrest for a second time (first time he had a triple heart bypass). I had an ECG and Echo

Hi Peeps, I hope this post finds you as well as you can be today🫠 I seem to have acquired a new skill: shingles! I am immunosuppressed (have RA), have had an operation for breast cancer and radiotherapy back in May to July this year. Yes, I certainly know how to party! 🥳 I have been quite run down

Hi I’m due my Covid and flu vaccination and wanted to know if anyone has had this without stopping your methotrexate prior to the vaccination, any advice would be appreciated 😊