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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1 4:31pm | Replies (28)
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@katejaha

Blood tests for inflammation are the best determining factors for PMR. When those markers are elevated, in my case prednisone relieved totally. I began 20 mg in July 2023 and I am now completely off prednisone. I am 67 year old healthy female. I do still have aches and pains but nothing like the hip and shoulder muscle pain I first experienced. . This forum has helped me so much, hope it helps you. Good luck to you.

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glinda47 | @glinda47 | May 8 10:01am

Hi Kate,
I am unable to take steroids, but there are other things to try. I'm glad this worked for you.
I had blood tests last month that showed normal range inflammation markers along with other labs that were also within normal parameters. In a few weeks, I'll be seeing my GP for annual checkup and will ask for these to be checked again along with CBC and other measurements I like to have reviewed.
Thanks and best health to you.

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