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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 24, 2023 | Replies (83)Comment receiving replies
Kelly, while on 30-40 mg of Prednisone per day I would get a rash every evening. I tracked what I ate and drank but found no correlation. Eventually it faded with heavy antihistamines and lower Prednisone. I also developed extremely thin skin and terrible heartburn, both of which are known side effects. Finally I have had carpal tunnel symptoms lately, which can be caused by PMR although rare. I think the point is that each of us reacts differently to PMR and to heavy Prednisone. But thank God the latter does control the former! I have heard of mood changes while on heavy Prednisone or while weaning off it, but I have not experienced that.
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I hate prednisone, but can be helpful. It can cause weight gain. As I said before you could have gastro-perisis. Have you seen a gastoenterologist? You have a lot on your plate. Take care and I hope you bet better. My prayers are sent your way.
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The first time I had PMR, I developed elevated pressures in my eyes, a risk factor for glaucoma. After I was off prednisone, pressures returned to normal for 15 years, but I continue to be called “at risk for glaucoma “. Now PMR is back, prednisone is back so we will see if elevated pressures are back. This happened on less than 5 mg of prednisone, which ophthalmologist said can’t cause elevated pressures???? I also got low white blood cell count at about the same time I got PMR, which has persisted