4th vaccine during flare of costochondritis

[magictotty38]

I am 83 ,and due to have my 4th vaccine on Monday . I am currently experiencing a flare of costochondritis ,and wondered if anyone on here has advice /experience about this ,and if maybe I should postpone it. Thanks

[RosieA]

Costochonritis is rotten I know. I can only tell you what has happened to me but of course we both know that this is no guarantee of what might unfold for you. I have been living with active disease (UCTD) since my flu jab last October. One manifestation in significant costochondritis both around the sternum and other rib joints. I put off having my Covid booster until December as I was worried. I finally sought advice from the specialist nurse and GP who encouraged me to have it. I didn't feel any worse after the booster.I have ended up being on steroids since January but I honestly think this was from the flu jab which the Drs recognise has been a trigger for me (third year on a trot). To put your mind at rest is it worth chatting to your specialist nurse or GP, they will certainly be best to advise you. Hope that helps a little. x

[magictotty38 in reply to RosieA]

Thankyou Rosie . I re scheduled my 4th booster , I didn't want to have an immune reponse to it ,which might have aggravated the costochondritis . Stay well x

[Dalilatm]

Hi, hope you’re coping alright. That’s a very annoying pain. I’ve had my 4 jabs, and had more short term side effects (fever, headache, tiredness) during my last two jabs. Something to consider if you’re unwell now. Also, important to make sure that the pain isn’t mimicking something else. Any chance of getting in touch with your consultant? Good luck ☺️

[magictotty38 in reply to Dalilatm]

Thanks Dalilatm , I decided against the 4th booster for now ,I'll have it in acouple of weeks ,when hopefully my present symptoms will have settled a little Stay well x