I got my flu shot last week and early this week I woke up during the night with mild pain in both elbows and started worrying that this felt like how the Wegs started four or five years ago and wondered if I was starting a Wegs flare. The last time I had such pains was way over a year ago when I was tapering my pred meds down to present level of 5 mg daily. One time in past year I had a sore elbow from carrying a heavy suitcase but that was only one arm and went away in a few days.
I was viewed in good remission by symptoms and lab results two weeks earlier. I was already scheduled to see my Wegs consultant for routine follow up in two days as part of their research study so felt reassured I would get evaluated adequately to see if a flare was starting up. Those lab results were also good and the pain seemed to diminished in a couple days so I think I am still in a drug induced remission. One doctor suggested the flu shot could cause a temporary inflammation in a joint that might not show up in lab work for inflammation markers. Some doctors also commented to me that they experience more soreness in their arms this year from the flu shots than in the past. Some other residents where I live also believe they got sick following their flu shots but most of the other residents here are still getting them today as their doctors are all recommending they do so.
So how many are getting them and what is your experience with the flu shots this year?
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