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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 13, 2025 | Replies (71)Comment receiving replies
My rheumatologist hasn’t put me on prednisone yet as my GP didn’t order a few labs he wanted. I only had a CRP which was 24. It started with an achy upper arm, like I had just had an injection and kept moving to the other area. That has basically subsided, however, for 2 months I have had pain behind my upper thighs.
I had been taking ibuprofen and Tylenol extra strength.
It barely helped.
While waiting for my labs and to see the doctor again, I switched to Alieve liquid capsules, 1 every 12 hrs.
I woke up almost pain free. 2 days ago and yesterday.
Strange because I had previously finished a prescription of naproxen, which did nothing.
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Have you gotten a formal diagnosis yet? Has the Alieve liquid capsules continued to provide relief? I might give them a try for my muscle soreness. All my inflammatory labs continue to be normal as well as rheumatology labs but the soreness in my hips, thighs and now shoulder, possibly from PT, persists. Dr is reluctant to do prednisone with my clinical presentation. I have a rheumatology appointment in October and I am see an orthopedic doctor this week.