How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Posted by barbararene @barbararene, Feb 13, 2017

I have been diagnosed w poly myalgia rheumatica (pmr). Am taking 5 mg of predisone, was taking 10mg.
Every time I go on a low dose, symptoms come back. I can't take pain meds, but do drink wine to ease pain, although I'm told no alcohol w prednisone. Anything you can share as far as info

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superfly999 | @superfly999 | Oct 31 8:32pm

In reply to @kare1 "Hey? has anyone asked about taking THC gummies and such? Some states it’s legal some it’s..." + (show)

@kare1 Great question, and THC DID help me with PMR before I got diagnosed and started the Prednisone.

THC-infused beverages recently became legal in my state. I've never smoked pot as a youth, but I decided to try one of the new, legal "pot drinks" as an alternative to alcohol on Friday nights. Very relaxing and conducive to falling asleep quickly, even 6 hours after consumption. Also a huge appetite stimulant -- a bag of chips has no chance once that stuff kicks in for me. Best of all, no hangover!

When the PMR hit me, I recall sitting on the sofa watching TV in significant, 6- or 7-level discomfort. The THC beverage would bring the pain level down 1 or 2 points, while also "taking the edge off" from worrying constantly about what could possibly be wrong with me. I was also losing weight quickly before I was diagnosed due to reduced appetite, but on the THC beverage, I was ravenous. "The Munchies" is totally real on THC.

Once I was diagnosed and started the Prednisone, I nearly forgot about how much the THC drink helped me get through those 6 weeks from PMR onset to diagnosis/Prednisone.