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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (16)
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Can I ask what your inflammation markers were?
I have just started taking.prednisone today . I am overweight and put off taking steroids for this reason but I’ve got to the point where I’m struggling to move . I am signed off work because I have what is presenting as a frozen shoulder on one side and very limited movement in the other. I have started on 15 mg can you give me any suggestions regarding the weight
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@loopyloo3 my CRP was 15 when I was dx. My Dr started me on 80mg if prednisone for 1 week and changed it every week until I hit 30mg. I was on that one month and 20mg for 3 mon then tapered off from there. My Dr was pretty aggressive but I think because he was I was able to get off prednisone at the 18th month marker. As for the weight, I was a weird one in that I lost weight on prednisone, was not dieting. I had no appetite or energy. I literally felt like my body was doing war with itself! FYI, I was scared to go on prednisone because I was already 20lbs overweight and knew I could gain weight on it. It just didn't happen with me and I dont know why .