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Kenalog v. prednisone

Posted by amroo @amroo, Apr 21 10:00pm

I have a tentative PMR diagnosis from last fall, mostly from process of elimination of everything else it could possibly be. I can't take oral prednisone, all kinds of bad things happen.

About 8 weeks ago I got a Kenalog/triamcinolone injection from my allergy doctor for severe springtime allergies, I've had Kenalog injection before with no side effects. Magically the aching in my legs and hips went away completely. Fast forward 2 months, and the deep, intense aching has returned.

I know prednisone is the standard treatment for PMR, just curious if anyone else has gotten relief from other corticosteroids besides prednisone?

It seems too much of a coincidence that all symptoms went away after the Kenalog, and 2 months later when it would be expected to be wearing off the PMR symptoms are returning.

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stonewheel | @stonewheel | Sep 4 11:20am
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@stonewheel - I haven't seen my doctor yet about it, but I'm going to schedule a follow-up with my rheumatologist to discuss. My allergy doc said I could get a Kenalog injection every 3 months for allergy symptoms, it'll be interesting to see if the relief happens again after my next shot. Keeping fingers crossed.

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Curious. What did your doctor or rheumatologist say at your follow-up. Is Kenalog a viable stand-alone PMR treatment? Can the injections be tapered over maybe a one or two year period?

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kjoed53 | @kjoed53 | Sep 5 8:16am

I may be wrong, but don't all corticosteroids have similar effects depending on the dosage?

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