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Off Prednisone but Residual Stiffness

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 27 7:15am | Replies (37)
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@susanew

@ncgal Actually, Tylenol may not work for you but Ibuprofen, Advil or other NSAIDs might since they can help reduce inflammation. Because I have IBS and previously had ulcers, I am unable to use NSAIDs. If you look it up online, NSAIDs are the better choice if your body can tolerate it.

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jlo2252 | @jlo2252 | Aug 26 5:53am

@susanew
NSAIDs are ok only if you can tolerate them and that you are not on prednisone too. Prednisone and NSAIDs together are very hard on your GI system and most doctors will tell you not to take them.
Years ago I had a severe flare of my reactive arthritis and could not walk! Doctor had to put me on Meloxicam (a nsaid) and prednisone along with Carafate to protect my stomach 🥲

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