Comprehensive Overview Of PMR
Another video that is worth watching if you have time.
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Another video that is worth watching if you have time.
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group.
I initially self-diagnosed because I had the exact symptoms of PMR and was unable to see a rheumatologist immediately so I took the methylprednisolone that I had for my knee problem. It worked within the hour to remove my pain and stiffness. Upon seeing the Rheumy I was prescribed regular prednisone and noticed it was not as effective as methyprednisolone, so I asked my Rheumy to please give me a script for methylprednisolone and she did. In addition, I am on a FB Page called "Living With PMR". There are members from Canada, UK and Australia. Their Drs prescribe PREDNISOLONE. The Prednisolone does not have to get converted in your liver. The PREDNISONE must first go to your liver to get converted to PREDNISOLONE. That may be another advantage by keeping your liver out of this.
Have they tried prednisone? I have read that occasionally the fact that steroids work is the only diagnosis.
I made the same diagnosis. Except I used dexamethasone of my wifes. Dex is stronger than methyl. About 5mg to 1mg of prednisone. I found it to be much more effective. It lasts longer and gives you a full 24 hr relief. You have to remember to adjust the dosage. I started on 4mg of dex. equiv to about 20mg prednisone. My Dr from Mayo had no trouble prescribing it as long as I knew the conversion.
Some people would say a rapid response to Prednisone confirms the diagnosis of PMR. This may be true if all the other diagnostic possibilities have been ruled out. However, there are literally hundreds of conditions that may respond rapidly to Prednisone.
You have been M.I.A. lately. How are things going?
yes. Thanks for asking. My wife passed in Nov. I have been a 4 year caretaker. I had hoped the added stress would not flare my PMR. It appears not. I believe her health and my getting the covid shot contributed to my PMR. I developed a shooting pain in the nerve at the top of right hip joint. But I have been able to maintain without steroids. So my supply of dexamethasone has dried up. Although I have stockpiled quite a bit. I might need to move to a grief share site. 🙂
Greetings Dad Cue,
Here’s a link. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6649982/
Gout is hyper inflammatory. PMR is inflammation. Rheumatoid issues have increased massively (and others) with inflammation being at the crux. Again, Endothelial dysfunction is now recognized as a central factor in COVID-19 progression and long COVID development. The research is out there as are newer medicines and for some remission.
Best to you.
Sorry to hear about your wife's passing, tuckerp, and so very recently.
Definitely get some grieving support to help you get through it and keep an eye on your health.