What should I say, being 86 years old. The pain came suddenly over night . Immediately , February , 2026 was diagnosed with PMR based on pain symptoms and ESR and CRP high mark. Refused started prednisone . Instead , going for cortisone injections in pain clinic. ( one shoulder or hip at the time every couple weeks ) . It works systematically .
Going easy on muscles work ( no heavy lifting, no flowers planting, garden work, etc)
Still driving and taking care myself .
Unfortunately, cortisone injections works for a couple weeks max. But spreading into the system from one injection helps to manage pain.. Still watching the bone density .
Having number of concomitant health issues, don’t think I am ready to ply game with prednisone tapering and have side effects of it use. Of course, it is my approach so far for 6 month .
I have heard that it’s self limited period exist. Is anybody know?
Interesting
Thank you