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@oldflaguy69
I am 79 and just developed PMR last March. I absolutely detest prednisone, sure it helps with pain, but the side effects, in my case are destroying my life. I am at 7 mg a day now and receiving twice monthly injections of a biosimilar. So far I am worse off with discomfort and trying to reduce the Prednisone a mg every two weeks. No one seems to talk much about the attitude one develops with this disease but I, for one, feel that it is destroying my otherwise great life. Hang in there and check with local hospitals, as some have programs to make injections affordable.
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@danboldman
Thank you for the good vibes….
@danboldman PMR is a horrible condition. People with this issue may look great, but feel like s*&%!! I actually had a "bit of a meltdown" with one PC doctor who said, "If you don't start exercising, you aren't going to make it much longer!" Ignorant comment, as I had been begging for her help to see a Rheumatologist for many months. Yep! I also feel like PMR is trying to destroy an otherwise beautiful life. Some days, with the pain, a positive attitude only goes so far. I thank God for my wonderful, understanding and supportive husband.
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@danboldman
I hve great success with Kevzara biologic. Got off prednisone easily.