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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Dec 18 9:43am | Replies (23)
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@mech
Cancer patients have teams of doctors to help pave the road to recovery. PMR is not a one dimensional illness. I need the expertise of an endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, and a gastroenterologist at the very least. The rheumatologist stays in his own lane and can’t advise on all the other issues that pop up…. I’m always referred back to my primary care.
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@caroljeand
Prednisone is not a one dimensional treatment. Prednisone is said to have an effect on every cell in the body. Almost all cells have glucocorticoid receptors. Because these receptors are present in almost every cell, prednisone affects numerous bodily systems. Prednisone has therapeutic benefits but it comes with a wide range of potential side effects. It turned out that I needed multiple medical specialists to manage all of my Prednisone side effects.