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Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 12 6:43pm | Replies (48)
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Thanks for the links you sent about the many types of spondyloarthritis. This topic is new to me and I have a lot to learn. Good luck on avoiding spinal fusion surgery, which is also my goal. I was just able to schedule with a rheumatologist this week instead of one month out, so hopefully will be getting some answers to my many concerns about prednisone.

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DadCue | @dadcue | Jan 29 6:52pm

Keep us posted about your rheumatology visit. What is said might be interesting since you have already been diagnosed with Crohn's.

PMR usually requires treatment with prednisone for 1-3 years. I think prednisone used for flares of Crohn's is generally only for a few months. When you have more than one autoimmune disorder, all bets are off.

I hope your visit goes well.

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seniormed | @seniormed | Jan 29 9:50pm

Also consider melatonin for insomnia. There is data demonstrating that it is anti- inflammatory and a metabolic
modulator. Very unusual to have side effects

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