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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 24, 2023 | Replies (83)
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@johnbishop

Hi Linda @lindapc, That's great news that you have been able to taper off of prednisone. I think a little stiffness is pretty normal. I also have high blood pressure and take medication for that but didn't notice any drop of my BP after tapering off of prednisone but others may be affected differently. Are you doing any exercises to help with the stiffness?

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lilypaws | @lilypaws | Apr 26, 2020

Hi john, My husband had high blood pressure too and his doctor sent him to a heart doctor. He put him on another med plus the one he was on. Also, gave him a water pill. It had dropped to normal or below. Sounds like you need another medicine to help with the one you are taking and haven't noticed any difference. I didn't know that Prednisone could cause high BP.

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