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Long term Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 5, 2021 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Hi John - thanks for your input. The prednisone is one single 5 mg tablet so I can't split it up, so take it during breakfast. I have just started to take the methothextrate at supper time but I have to take the six tablets all at once.
My morning stiffness wears off fairly quickly as long as I keep moving - I have two dogs that need attention and exercise! I try to bike outdoors once a day and use my indoor bike every evening watching TV - I'm sure this helps to keep the PMR at bay somewhat. My shoulders get pretty sore at times and will improve once I get back to weekly Aquafit (hard to do in the summer months).
Sandra
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That’s s good idea - l’ll hopefully be able to do that once I’ve seen the doctor next week
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That sounds like a great routine and I'm sure it helps a lot. I have split the 5 mg prednisone tablets (even the 1 mg but they are a lot harder). You can get the 2.5 mg tabs for prednisone if that helps. I used them along with the 1 mg tabs when I was trying to taper below 5 mg.