← Return to PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin

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Hi@microbe1943, @johnbishop and all, Before I was diagnosed with GCA, after my PMR had calmed down, I had severe itching on my torso and scalp. There was no associated redness or rash. When I started on 40 mg of Prednisone, it went away. I used to watch "Mystery Diagnosis". Someone did present with severe itching and the treating doctor said that itching can be a sign of inflammation. We know that PMR and GCA are inflammatory disorders. My experience with itching, microbe1943, seems different from yours, but thought I would share it anyway. Good luck, I hope you get to the bottom of this.

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Thanks. Just made an telemedicine appt with my allergist. Rheumatologist does not think it is connected with the PMR but I am an allergic person, so I am to start there. I KNOW that H2 blockers help idiopathic urticaria which is probably what I have again. I took that and it helped plus Allegra 180. Good to know it is not connected with the PMR. Thanks for your reply! Sharon