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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 31, 2025 | Replies (20)
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I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA July 2024. Began 60 mg. of Prednisone. I quit drinking completely, until I got to around 15 mg. Since then, I have an occasional glass of wine, beer, or old fashioned. I was never a big drinker, but I seem to have lost my appetite for alcohol. I might have 2-3 drinks/month.
I was always a big foodie, too. Loved to cook and eat 'interesting' things. I've lost my appetite and can't eat like I used to. I've tapered to 3 mg. of Prednisone and get monthly Actemra infusions.
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It seems like prednisone slows down your metabolism and also causes your body to store more fat, so you don't need to eat as much as before. I noticed that my metabolism got back to normal as I dropped down to 2 mg and lower. It took me a while to get used to eating like I used to, but I'm enjoying it now.