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Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 14 7:29pm | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
I’ve had to do my own research, my symptoms are point on with Polymalsia Rhumatatic but Dr says “ it’s all in my head”!!! For 1-1/2 years I’ve been complaining and he refuses to address my issues. I found a n Orthopedic Surgeon who took his own X-Rays of my Cervical, shoulders, down arms. Immediately he injected a shot of Cortisone Steroid in each shoulder. Amazing as it starting working instantly. My body is full of Inflammation. This was June 13th. My hips hurt like heck when I walk. I have issues an Dr has no compassion, doesn’t listen to my issues. I need Prednisone !!
Going to call the office this morning and ask for a low dose, 10 mg, 2 x daily. Can’t sleep either. Insomnia. Take Alprosolam for GAD. But this does not help to sleep. Wondering what others use to sleep. As our body’s between the hours of 12:00 am and 4:00 am are repairing themselves, wakes me with muscle pain, cramps, etc. Miserable. Any suggestions?
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Welcome leenee72 to our little support group!
Have you thought about finding another PCP? One with more empathy who would refer you to the rheumatologist that you need?
Yes it could be PMR, but it could also be another inflammatory form of arthritis! You need someone who will do all the proper blood tests as well!
Because of your GAD diagnosis you are going to have that problem with doctors saying it’s all in your head!! All doctors are not the same, so don’t give up hope!! Most doctors are not going to prescribe prednisone without further testing or other indications that you need it, Prednisone and NSAIDS (ex. Motrin) are hard on the stomach so usually are not taken together. Pain relief creams are good (I like Aspercreme, original formula, NOT the lidocaine one) but they really only last for a few hours. I take Tylenol ES, 500 mg, rapid release capsules x2 for pain (not an anti inflammatory) which works ok, but the prednisone is really what will give you good pain relief! Please find a good doctor who will do right by you—I believe you can get referrals through the Mayo Clinic.
Good luck on your medical journey!
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The most definitive result I had was that the suspected PMR responded well to Prednisone. Even after being diagnosed there is still a question as to if the diagnosis is indeed correct. There are other possibilities. I also had difficulty getting a diagnosis out of the medical community. In retrospect when I first became afflicted by the intense pain I should have gone to the emergency room and treated it like an emergency. The blood tests for inflammation helped convince my doctor to try the Prednisone. Good luck to you.