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New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1 11:10am | Replies (120)Comment receiving replies
Hi Ted, I'm about your age, diagnosed with PMR about 3 years ago. My family doc started me on 15 mg of Prednisone initially until I could see a rheumatologist. I went from being barely able to walk with my upper body feeling like I was being worked over with a baseball bat to highly functional again. My first rheumatologist switched me to 30 mg and all was great. I've been reducing since then (now going from 12.5 to 10). I have achy mornings sometimes in my upper body but it's usually bearable. If it's not and it doesn't go away by the afternoon, I'll take some Advil. Best to you.
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@richardab
You mentioned you're taking Advil with Prednisone. Our doctor, who is also the Chief of Rheumatology, said my husband should not take any NSAIDs and the only thing he can take for pain is Tylenol. You might want to check with your rheumatologist. Evidently NSAIDs raise the risk of stomach ulcers and other issues.
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My situation is similar to yours, but I use Tylenol.
NSAIDS (Advil, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) used with prednisone evidently substantially increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Best of luck on the journey to pain-free.