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Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 30 12:11pm | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
Yes I agree that prednisone masks other problems. I’ve been off since last November and I a, slowly getting less stiffness and only a few aches at night. I just saw my GP and asked him about the ‘going on and off’ when you feel aches and pains and he said that recent research says that doing so has long term detrimental effects, including, but not limited to, permanent adrenal insufficiency.
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cazwell50 I am impressed. You got this figured out. Good to know on the going on and off. I went off steroids 2 years ago. I managed to get off after 6 months and dealt with some discomfort. Twice this year I have had what felt like PMR returning. Both times I did what I would call a 5 day pack. Pain was gone. The first time no residual effects from the steroid. This second time I was left with a nasty headache and muscle aches for about 3-4 days after. I have been re-thinking my plan. Good to know what your GP thought.
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If the aches and pains are tolerable and not getting steadily worse, I'd definitely stay away from prednisone. There are much better and less harmful things to take for mild to moderate pain if some help is needed.