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I'm reminded of what a doctor told me more than 30 years ago. I was diagnosed with my first autoimmune disorder but not PMR. He said 3 things could happen with almost any autoimmune disorder.
1) It could be a one-time occurrence and it wouldn't happen again. (Type A)
2) It could start to recur and have a recurring pattern. (Type B)
3) It could become chronic and then I would be in a "world of hurt." (Type C)
That was more than 30 years ago when I heard that.
Looking back ... I was Type A for the first 5 years.
When the problem started to recur, I became Type B for about 15 years.
After PMR was diagnosed I was definitely Type C for another 12 years.
I guess I'm still Type C but I'm off prednisone.
I ended up after 3 years type c. Recently on dexamethasone now on taper from that and change over to low dose prednisone. I am grateful for this website. Not alone anymore always have someone to read