← Return to PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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@scpartain

So glad to know you are finally getting to see a rheumatologist. I'm sure that will be helpful to you. My PMR is currently in remission. The rheumatologist advised me to avoid strenuous exercise, especially stair climbing. That is not possible since I live in a house with four floors. I still have some residual pain and stiffness in my shoulders, buttocks, and thighs, but off of prednisone and over all good for a seventy-six year old person. I can relate to the jaw pain. When my PMR was active, there were times when I could not open my mouth to eat; it was too painful. I wish you good luck at your appointment with the rheumatologist and I hope you will update your treatment and progress.

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I'm so happy you're in remission. Such good news! Thanks for your update. I live on the second floor. Sometimes I go up quickly, other times it's a struggle bus. I'm sure I will overcome the residual pains too. Just a matter of tapering a little more slowly. 2.5 mg was somewhat overzealous. I now have a prescription for 1 mg. Prednisone so that will make the downward trend easier. Next time I update, I will be saying "I'm in remission". So be it!

Have any of you been diagnosed with GSA since you all have/had experienced jaw pain, which jaw pain is one of the main symptoms of GSA?