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Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 12 hours ago | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
Hello @ann31, There is another discussion that may be helpful on the topic of alternative treatments for PMR.
-- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone/
My only 2 occurrences of PMR were both treated with prednisone 20mg starting doses but others have mentioned Methotrexate and Kevzara. Also @dadcue mentioned a new drug recently approved for GCA in this discussion:
-- FDA approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fda-approves-rinvoq-upadacitinib-for-gca/
I haven't read about any over the counter products helping with PMR pain but others may have some experience that's different than mine.
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Good day to you, my name is Deborah and this is my first time responding. None the less I am prescribed to take the methotrexate, but I hesitate to do that I was told it is a Cancer drug, and I didn't want to exacerbate or create any symptoms that were not there. I was given Hydochloroquine x2 a day and still find no relief in the pain that I am experiencing now I have fingers that are beginning to swell and deform. I was also told I have Rheumatoid arthritis. and being a diabetic to add to the already existing symptoms I am becoming a royal mess. How do I find a breakthrough of this? is there some type of remedy other than pills? 🙁