A week after my first Pfizer jab, back in February, I had an unusual back ache, which actually extended all the way round my waist. I also couldn't walk as fast as usual. As it didn't disappear, I eventually consulted my GP, who first gave me some exercises to try. No effect, so I was called in for a face to face consultation. By this time I was starting get pains in other joints including my hands, shoulders and neck, and each day was different, so I couldn't plan ahead.
GP diagnosed arthritis in right hip, and I had blood and urine tests and a hip scan. Tried to arrange a consultation with NHS rheumatologist - four months waiting list! At this point I decided to pay for a private consultation, which was on Thursday (27/5).
The consultant concluded it wasn't arthritis, but polymyalgia rheumatica. Great relief, as arthritis is incurable but
PR can be cured using steroids. Apparently vaccines can set this off and the consultant had had some patients following Covid vaccination.
Hope to be back on a bike soon!