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PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 27, 2024 | Replies (468)Comment receiving replies
@joeblo746, If the 20 mg doesn't get it done for you it's time to have a serious chat with your doctor and possible seek a second opinion from a rheumatologist. We are all a little different and there are some conditions that mimic PMR symptoms which can be hard to diagnose.
-- Diseases that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica
Members that have had Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) along with their PMR generally have to start treatment at a higher dosage of prednisone than what a lot of primary care doctors consider the standard dose of 15 to 20 mg prednisone.
Can you ask your doctor for a referral to a rheumatologist?
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John, I read the articles in the link you posted. Thank you. I'm learning more everyday. Actually this is coming from my... new Rheumatologist. (My apologies, I should have been more specific. I just started seeing him.) He's the one that officially diagnosed PMR, lowered my daily Prednisone dose and put me on what I've come to learn is a tapering dose. 20mg daily this month, 17.5 mg daily next month and 15 mg daily on the third month. I have an appointment before the end of the third month so I guess I'll know more at that time. The pain that had been manageable, is back with a roar. I'm hopeful this will subside with time as it seems to do for many.