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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 27 8:38am | Replies (1879)
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@glendal

I am on a 20 mg prednisone regime. Wondered if anyone has the following reaction to taking the drug: Within 1 hour my muscles tighten and I feel rigid which lasts a good portion of the day? Could it be primal myopathy, drug induced? The problem is what is the option since I need the drug for my PMR?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 8, 2021

@glendal, I don't think I've ever heard of a side effect of prednisone being muscles tightening up. It took away any pain and stiffness I had within hours of my taking the prednisone for both my occurrences of PMR. Have you discussed it with your rheumatologist?

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artist01 | @artist01 | Feb 8, 2021

Like @johnbishop, I have not heard of this reaction from Prednisone. Please be sure to contact your rheumatologist in the near future.

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