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Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 11 5:46pm | Replies (184)
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My original diagnosis was GCA inflammation of large arteries, 123 ESR ,subsequently I had a serious flare, 140 sed ratePMR just finished a year of prednisone, in considerable pain still.
If you have one of these issues the other can follow.
GCA can also affect the heart if inflammation of aorta and referral arteries occurs.

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jeff97 | @jeff97 | Sep 1 10:53am

I have cranial GCA and PMR. I take weekly Actemra injections, and I just finished prednisone after almost 14 months of treatment. I haven't had any pain or other symptoms since I started treatment. Have you considered Actemra?

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