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Welcome @thomsoncat, There are quite a few discussions and member comments on opioids being used for pain but I'm not sure opioids will do anything to help the PMR go into remission. Here's a search link that lists the discussions and comments if you want to scan through them - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Opioids+for+pain.
There are quite a few members who also have issues with prednisone and have discussed using alternatives - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=alternative%20to%20prednisone%20for%20PMR.
Have you discussed any alternative medications other than prednisone to help with the PMR with your rheumatologist or doctor?
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Thank you John.
I’ve only discussed DMARDs and pred. It is my understanding that opioids will not cause the PMR to go into remission. I was only thinking of using them short term during a taper. I’m having second thoughts, however.
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Yes, we've discussed methotrexate and kevzara. My rheumatologist is not keen on kevzara and doesn't feel that methotrexate is efficacious for PMR. I'm using all the natural anti-inflammatories I can find. I will read the other threads, thanks.