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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)
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@txluvbug2003

I am on 4mg also and have been experiencing pain on my outer foot also. Didn’t know if it was a symptom also thanks for sharing

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 1, 2020

Hello @txluvbug2003, Welcome to Connect. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the lower arms, hands, lower legs, and feet (distal extremities) are not usually affected by this disorder.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/polymyalgia-rheumatica/

When I was first diagnosed with PMR, I was having pain and swelling in my right foot along with pain in my arms and shoulders. When I finally went to the doctor, I found out I had gout in my right foot and a few weeks later the rheumatologist diagnosed me with PMR and put me on prednisone. I've had another occurrence of PMR since the first one but it's now in remission and I'm hoping it stays there.

When were you first diagnosed with PMR?

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