“In this cohort study of 664 722 patients who received at least 1 dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, those with immune dysfunction, such as HIV infection, rheumatoid arthritis, and solid organ transplant, had a higher rate for COVID-19 breakthrough infection and worse outcomes after full or partial vaccination, compared with persons without immune dysfunction.”
It’s weird because I have R. Arthritis and my specialist said to go for the shot. And I have even written him a text message that expresses my concern about whether increasing immunity would hurt me because, as jacquej posted, R. arthritis is your immune system attacking the body. I haven’t heard back from him.
I can certainly understand your concerns about getting the vaccine, and they are valid concerns. This article gives a good overview, with clues where to head for further research:
You are doing the right thing to consult your specialist first! Best wishes to you. My aunt suffered from this, and so sorry you have it (that *anyone* has it!).