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PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 23 4:35am | Replies (23)
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I'm on a low dose of Prednisone, and trying to taper without much luck. I am experiencing severe itching, and thought it was from the statin I'm on. Now, after reading this, I am thinking it's either the prednisone or the detox from it. I've been on 5mg and have decreased to 2.5mg. I'm having some minor PMR flare-ups, so I need something else. I'm asking my PCP if LDN would work.

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Teri | @tsc | Apr 22 4:00pm

Hi @khbarrat, itchiness can be a result of inflammation. I had it on my torso before I was diagnosed with GCA. Prednisone eliminated it first time around.
I had a relapse of GCA, and on a low dose of prednisone while tapering, I experienced itchiness again, but it passed. It's not painful, but is irritating!
Have you had an ESR or CRP test lately to determine your inflammation levels?

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