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The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 2 7:26am | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
Welcome @mycare18, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR and started treatment at 20 mg prednisone. I had pain relief within a few hours of taking each dose and the pain generally stayed away until the following morning. It took me 3 and half years to taper off of prednisone the first time and 1 and half years the second time.
@dadcue share a really good video in another discussion that you might find helpful.
-- Video: Steroids and PMR - International Panel of Doctors
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/video-steroids-and-pmr-international-panel-of-doctors/
There are other conditions with symptoms that mimic PMR. Do you get any pain relief from the prednisone? Do you keep a daily journal or log of your level of pain each day?
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I have not kept a daily log. It is a good idea. Over the 11 days, I have had 2 complete days of no pain or stiffness. My daily pattern is stiffness, pain in the shoulder and right arm early am with some difficulty getting up from a chair. By the late am in the past few days I feel ok. I do some physio and walks during the day. By the late evening I get some mild pain before bedtime. Difficulty sleeping on both sides and have learned to sleep on my back. Appreciate all the feedback.