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Low iron levels and PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 14 hours ago | Replies (23)
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@frenchfrank51

Thanks Jeff.
My red and white blood count did the opposite. They both increased by a lot. I've been tested for GCA but don't have it. My blood results have always been good apart from low white cell count. When I suddenly felt very ill and could barely move my bloods were all over the place. The laboratory that did the tests rang me at home and told me I needed to see a doctor ASAP. First time my bloods have been so bad although I've been telling my doctors I've been feeling ill for a long time.
How long have you been on 60 mg of prednisone? I was only on 60 for 4 days then I had to taper down. I'm on 10 at the moment but I feel that isn't enough as my pain levels are increasing again.

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | 4 days ago

I was on 60 mg for about 6 weeks, and then it took 6 more weeks to get down to 40. My rheumatologist was cautious with my taper due to serious vision problems from the GCA. My vision is ok now. I started taking weekly Actemra injections about a month after starting prednisone. I'll be at 6 mg prednisone in a couple of days. Everything has gone well with my taper so far. I haven't had any pain since beginning treatment about 8 months ago.

I hope you get things figured out soon and find the right treatment.

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