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Stoppping Meds for Covid Vaccine???

WarriorGal
WarriorGal

How many of you were told to stop biologics for a week after receiving vaccine?


My old Rheumy told me to stop but when I complained about being on Pred, she said to go back on Rinvoq afte rtwo days off and told me I would NOT have to stop for 2nd dose.


New rhuemy, wants me me to stop for 2nd dose which is scheduled for tomorrow the 13th. She wants me to stop Rinvoq for a week after but ok to stay on Plaquinil and Naproxin. I just started Palquinil so I doubt it has taken effect yet.


Very confused and very concerned. 

Lonie2
Lonie2
WarriorGal Just wondering how you have been feeling since the second vaccine shot. I have my second moderna shot on Tuesday and I’m really nervous about stopping the xeljanz again and going into another flair. Now suddenly in PA there are shots available everywhere it seems more and more people are not going for them. I guess that’s also not helping the nerves.
WarriorGal
WarriorGal
I had a very mild brief fever from first and 2nd shot, and a sore arm. NOTHING! Slept a little extra and took tylenol.

In between my first and second shot i started with a new rheumy and added plaquinel to my Renvoq and she also prescribed Naproxen a needed, which i took it for about a week or so and I was Ok.

GOOD LUCK!
Lonie2
Lonie2
WarriorGal glad to hear all went well with the second shot. Thank you for answering back so quickly and helping to calm my fears.