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PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 28 1:36pm | Replies (157)
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@dreamer38

Hi John, just saw your comment re the compression socks...have you tried putting them on inside out? It’s so much easier! Start with the toe and keep pulling. Perhaps you’ve already done this. By the way, I am now down to 20 mgms Prednisone from 30. Not sure if the side effects I get are from the Prednisone or the PMR. Now I have a lot of calf muscle pain...don’t know if it’s from the Actonel I’m on. Do you take water pills for the swollen ankles? Sitting or standing fills up the ankles very quickly! Hope you have some success with turning the socks inside out...truly, it does work!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 31, 2019

Hi @dreamer38, thanks for the tip. It's similar to how I put the compression socks on. I reach inside and pull the heel out and have half the sock inside out, then pull them up to the toe and over the heel. I will have to give it a try tomorrow if I remember ☺ I don't take water pills. I already take a diuretic pill for my high blood pressure. I do try and drink plenty of water but I'm sure it's not the amount I should be drinking.

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