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Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 5 5:10pm | Replies (86)Comment receiving replies
I was definitely given all the information on Methotrexate before I started the injections. And, I did my own research as well.
Before this happened, I was a healthy, active, fit person. Never had any health issues.
I was on 4mg. of Medrol a day long term.
It was as low as I could get, and tolerate the pain.
I was never pain free on 4 mg., but it kept my markers down, and greatly helped.
Even on only 4mg., it was very hard to wean off.
I will say I will choose something else, over Medrol, if I have to go back on something full time.
I also forgot to add that my Blood pressure had started going up, which was another reason I had to get off of the Medrol.
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I am sorry u had no luck with it. I am an active exerciser and have been for 45 years. My BP is like 110 over 70 so that is not a problem for me. I am also 5'5" and still weigh my high school weight of 143 lbs. And my fortunate luck the medrol only 4 mg works wonders for me and that is why I am trying the 2 mg and see if it helps as well. Like I said I have no pain- just tightness that works out after some use. But I do not even want the tightness. So that is why I am taking the medication for the tightness.