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The pros and cons of Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 14 10:13am | Replies (34)
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@jlo2252

So after reading all your posts,
my own conclusion is that prednisone is both a blessing and a curse! It does have some not so good long term side effects, which in my mind don’t look as bad as the potential side effects as some of the other biologics and anti-inflammatories mentioned!

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DadCue | @dadcue | Jun 12 6:42am

I think your conclusion is valid. However, doctors generally believe a person who takes these other anti-inflammatory DMARDs and biologic medications, may need less of another type of treatment --- corticosteroids.

Unfortunately, it is hard to weigh the pros and cons of alternatives until you try the alternatives.

Thanks for posting your question about the pros and cons of Prednisone.

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tuckerp | @tuckerp | Jun 12 9:28am

Well not to be a sore loser but I think my side will percentage wise lose out in a choice. Prednisone can make you feel so much better with an addictive effect. Its the only one of your choices that has that effect. The biologics , DMARD, TNF you can stop when you want. If it doesnt work just stop. Prednisone will not let you do that and makes you happy you made that choice and in some cases shuts down your body so that is the only choice.

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