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PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 28 1:36pm | Replies (157)
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@spmgka

@ekgilpin1 The blood tests will confirm it for you.

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ekgilpin1 | @ekgilpin1 | May 22 12:13pm

You mean the inflammation markers should be in normal range?

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susanew | @susanew | May 26 9:19am

I have no blood test markers …they are completely in range but my rheumatologist evaluated my symptoms, age and X-rays. I started on 8 mg Medrol (methylprednisolone) and now down to 2 mg. If I try to reduce further, joint stiffness and inflammation sets back in. Was told it could be withdrawal symptoms but it gets so bad and unable to move about. No way to test if no markers to compare.

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