I have rheumatoid

[Rebl2]

arthritis. I take Humira along with methotrexate. I have had my first Pfizer vaccine and no problems-just sore arm for one day. Late next week I get my second dose. Has anyone who takes these drugs had a any problems after the second dose?

[rsdsharp]

1. I had a sore arm for a day or two after both shots.

Twelve hours after the second shot I had a headache that lasted for another twelve hours. My wife was tired the day after the second shot in addition to the arm pain.

[Rebl2]

3. Thanks for

the info. I am always tired from my RA so guess I might be a little more so.

[Journeyman]

2. My wife has RA and had no adverse effects with either dose of the Pfizer vaccine . . .

She takes hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate for her RA. It's been 11 days since she had the Pfizer second dose.

[Rebl2]

4. Thanks for

the info. Good to know. I used to take hydroxychloroquine, but had to stop it 5 years ago due to eye problems from it. Does she get her eyes checked at least once a year? I took it for over thirty years and it became a problem. Most people don’t have eye problems when they take it though.

[Journeyman]

6. Yes, she has a yearly eye exam. She's been taking it for 13 years . . .

and has reduced her dosage by half in the last year. She has hopes she may be able to be weaned from it entirely but time will tell.

[Rebl2]

7. I had a

pretty bad flare for over a year after I went off hydroxychloroquine, but I increased my methotrexate and eventually I got RA under control. It wasn’t easy going off it I will warn.

[JustAnotherGen]

5. My mom

73 had no issues with her R.A. - but her Crohn's disease was triggered for a few days.

I noticed after my first shot my sacroilacs acted up. I have AS. Second shot of Pfizer is April 7th.

Thank you for sharing. I know we *need it* but those of us who suffer physical challenges due to Autoimmune Diseases - can help each other prepare.