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GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (314)Comment receiving replies
I am on day 29 of a 60mg Prednisone Rx, trying 55 in two days. I had a TAB procedure 3 days ago and waiting for the results. I was started on 15mg prednisone two months ago and it went to 20, 25 and then 60 after an ER visit, where I was made to wait for 7.5 hours to see a slightly incompetent ER doc. ER intake staff here in my town are not adequately educated on the urgency of a GCA Dx. VERY dangerous and frustrating!!
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That's too bad you had to wait so long to see the ER doc. I wonder if the biopsy will be positive after taking it so long after you started taking 60 mg prednisone. I had a biopsy the second day after I started receiving 3 daily infusions of high dose methylprednisilone. Is there any chance you could get a prescription for Actemra? I started taking weekly injections of Actemra while I was at 60 mg prednisone, and it has allowed me to taper down to 3 mg later this week with no symptoms or flares.