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PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 6, 2021 | Replies (29)
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I had my first bout of PMR thirteen years ago. It lasted six months and then slowly resolved with intermittent doses of prednisone, and I was pain free until it flared again in early 2021 after I took the Covid vaccination. I am now tapering off of prednisone and am down to 7.5 mgs. Prednisone is not a cure, but it relieves the pain and inflammation until the PMR goes into remission, which in most or many cases it eventually does. I hope this helps and I hope you feel better soon.

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zaa | @zaa | Jul 4, 2021

Thanks for replying. Hate to say it but lots happened to me after my COVID shots. I just want to go back to biking, hiking, yoga, etc again. Were you able to be active without pain while on your prednisone? Any special diet you’re careful to follow? I’ve lost 20 lbs and look forward to gaining some back but concerned about affects of prednisone.

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