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Has anyone been prescribed Sulfasalazine for PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Mar 30 12:03pm | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Welcome @robbiemyrtle, I think @danboldman, @dadcue, @dermnurse68, @bens1 and a few others have mentioned Sulfasalazine for PMR in other discussions and may have some information to share with you. You mentioned it has been partially successful in your treatment. Does that mean you still have a lot of pain with your PMR?
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This medication did reduce the number of multiple joint flare ups. I continue to suffer pain in my back, shoulders, hips and knees.
Thank you for your reply.
Robbie
@johnbishop As a Crohn's patient at the same time I had PMR I have to say that sulfasalazine which I was on at the time did not help me with my PMR at all. The Crohn's which is in remission at this time (LDN does work), I wanted to say that sulfasalazine is removed by the kidneys and therefore can be hard on them. Just bear that in mind if you are put on it long term.
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I was on it for a few months, no real positive changes and some adverse effects so I discontinued. I am on biosimilar injections twice a month and yet again no positive effects and have actually felt worse. I am still on 7.5 prednisone daily. This disease has done its very best to destroy my life but I am a tough old crudgemund so still fighting and seeking some relief. I feel for us all.