Hello again - I havent been on this forum for quite a while so I may have missed this topic being discussed many times over, in which case apologies! Im 68 and just into my third year of PMR . Have been slowly tapering to the point of managing really well (with some residual neck stiffness) on 2.5mgs alternating with 2mgs of pred (occasionally missing a day due to forgetfulness!) Since my first dose of the Pfeizer vaccine on 10 Feb I have noticed a gradual flare creeping up on me and a telephone review from my GP has put me back up to 10mgs to be tapered to 7.5, then 5 for a few weeks. I wonder if others have had similar experience following vaccination for Covid-19? I had absolutely no adverse reactions following the jab.
Sally
You might get more response on PMRGCA HealthUnlocked’s forum as there are more people on that site. Upping pred to 5 mgs and staying for a few days, then gradually reducing to where you feel most comfortable is standard for a mild flare. I had only a sore arm with the two Moderna shots. no flare. I am on 3 1/2 mgs and been on pred for five years.
Thanks for your reply Peggy - think I must have tapered too quickly in readiness for ‘taking up’ the vaccine, hoping my immune system would get to work on making those antibodies! As a result Im nearly back to square one so it wasnt the best idea …