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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)Comment receiving replies
No side effects so far - thank goodness. My ophthalmologist ran all sorts of base line tests, which they say is part of the care of patients on this med. With my low dosage, they didn't seem to be too worried, but want to run annual tests, just to be sure. I'll admit, though, that I do miss the prednisone, as it is the ONLY thing that completely eliminates the pain...
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@awag, the only side effect I had with prednisone was a hefty weight gain on the first occurrence of PMR. I knew what to expect the second time around and was able to keep the weight gain in check more or less within 5 to 10 lbs. Prednisone is the magic pill for PMR for most of us.