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@mikeshell

Thank you for the information. Initially, my main concern is the effect prednisone has on my stomach and the fact that if I don't eat a substantial meal, my stomach hurts, and I'm concerned ulcers will develop. The feeling of heightened anxiety and restlessness is hard to manage. I always feel very much on edge. I also have 6 cardiovascular stents and I'm concerned prednisone will cause plague buildup and/or rigidity in my arteries. Prednisone also can reduce the effectiveness of Metoprolol (which I currently take) and I have been unable increase the dosage of Metoprolol because it causes skin rashes, etc. I know there isn't a magic bullet to fix this condition; I'm hoping to find a solution that is less intrusive to limiting my active lifestyle. Thank you very much for your thoughts or suggestions. As this is a new disease for me, I'm really trying to learn as much as I can to help me make educated choices.

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Here are some sites that may be useful for learning more about PMR if you haven't already seen them.

-- Rheumatology.Org - https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Polymyalgia-Rheumatica
-- Vasculitis Foundation - https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/education/forms/polymyalgia-rheumatica/
-- Arthritis Foundation - https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/polymyalgia-rheumatica