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Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 28 2:43pm | Replies (56)
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Welcome @jen73, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR but it is fortunately now in remission for the second time and I'm hoping it stays that way. I did find some information on your question that you may find interesting if not helpful.

--- If something looks like an apple, is it necessarily an apple? – reflections on so-called “statin-induced polymyalgia rheumatica”: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6710838/.

I don't think any of us like being on prednisone but for most of us it is the magic pill that make the symptoms go away. Have you tried any natural ways to lower your cholesterol numbers?

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jen73 | @jen73 | Mar 15 4:22pm

John, Thank you for the article. Very interesting. One Dr said no to it causing the PMR, my primary agrees that it triggered it. The pain is mostly in my thigh muscles and upper right arm .
The prednisone is definitely the magic pill as much as I hate being on it.
I take all kinds of natural supplements for the cholesterol, along with diet and exercise. Really working on getting it down on my own. I have become very drug wary.
Thanks for taking the time to answer, I really appreciate it. Hoping you stay in remission.

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