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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 24 11:10am | Replies (111)

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I find it interesting that you mentioned your low back as a source of PMR pain. I too have been having horrific am pain in my low back and the prednisone helps but my rheumatologist insists that it is not from PMR and has referred me to a pain clinic. I am scheduled for an ESI next week and possibly a facet injections and rhizotomy. The pain pills (tramadol) don’t touch the pain. It seems only the prednisone helps. It is my opinion the back pain is from the PMR But my rheumatologist won’t listen. Maybe time for a new Dr.

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grandmap | @grandmap | Jul 10 5:21pm

I have had tailbone, lower back pain since the PMR started, 2 months ago. Also pain in my shoulders, across the shoulder blades, and back of thighs. As a result of the prednisone, I feel like I'm vibrating inside, my vision is blurry, and my teeth ache constantly.
I have been down to 12.5 mg from 15 mg for 3 days now and the pain in the buttocks is worse.
I see the rheumatologist next week and hoping she can do something to help. What an insidious disease this is!

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