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Prednisone vs No Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 3 hours ago | Replies (16)
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@mimi1204

I’m wondering that too. I’m wondering if anyone handled their PMR flare without taking any prednisone? I really don’t ever want to go back on prednisone, and I’m thinking that if the flare isn’t that bad and I can handle the pain should I do it without any help. Curious as if anyone has ever tried this.

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chpfireball | @chpfireball | 23 hours ago

I was on Prednisone for 18 mo and reduced 1mg per month to zero. After 22 days I started having problens with swelling in my hands and it got to the point I couldn't make a fist. My grip strength was 20. I'm 61 and normal is 20 to 30 for my age. I could pick up a coffee cup with one hand. Rheumatologist had me take Meloxicam for a month and it didn't change anything. Tested negative for RA. She put me back on Prednisone 10 mg and the swelling and pain completely went away. My grip strength is at 60 now. After 45 days I'm down to 5 mg Prednison and still doing fine.

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