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Off of prednisone, but relying on Tylenol for comfort.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18, 2025 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
Your question, “How long does it take to get off Tylenol” has me intrigued.
I’m off Prednisone for 6 weeks. My instructions were Tylenol X-tra strength 3 times a day, but I don’t understand why. Is it part of the post-PMR treatment? What is it supposed to be doing for me? She said the remaining all-over pain is due to osteoarthritis, not PMR. I really don’t like taking meds of any kind unless absolutely necessary. No matter what they say, there are always side effects and who knows what it does to the body long term. So I’m only taking Tylenol at bedtime to get a good night’s sleep.
During the day, I’m stiff and slow-moving. Stairs are hard due to hip and knee pain. Is Tylenol supposed to help? Or is it just there to mask pain?
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@elsbeth I'm only taking it for comfort, to get through the day. It doesn't cure anything but helps me stay active.
At this point some things are still improving for me. My knees are probably my biggest remaining problem, and being able to walk and climb stairs seems worth it to me. But your choice to just use it to sleep seems perfectly reasonable to me.
@elsbeth It is there just to mask the pain. Also not good for your liver if too much is used.
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My Rehumy said Tylenol for ARTHRITIS, 2 pills up to 3x a day. Worked wonders and use it still now that I’m off prednisone and still on Kevzara. (Not Tylenol extra strength)
I, too, don’t like to take meds, but this one is worth it.
I never seem to take more than 2 in the morning, or maybe instead later in the day depending upon how I feel.