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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
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.
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I had the same stiffness and minor aches in the morning before I took my daily dose of prednisone but the pain and stiffness generally stayed away until the next day for me but others here on Connect have mentioned it returning at night. I think some have tried splitting their doses but I never had to do that for relief at night.
@dadcue and others have mentioned alternatives to prednisone that enable them to get off of prednisone and may have some suggestions.
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How long did it take you after your first round of PMR to get back to your regular activities?