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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (209)Comment receiving replies
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@njtodctode, PMR can be difficult to diagnose and prednisone normally takes away the pain when you start taking it. I know we like to get off as soon as we possibly can but if it were me and I wasn't sure if it was PMR or something else like fibromyalgia, I might just bump up my dose for a few days to seek if it makes a difference. If not, switch back to what I was taking before. You mentioned in a previous post about having fibromyalgia and a few other conditions. Not sure if this is helpful, but it might provide some symptom information.
"Similarities and differences in symptoms of polymyalgia and fibromyalgia include: The location of the pain. People with fibromyalgia often experience pain on both sides of the body, usually in 18 key places. People with polymyalgia typically feel stiffness and pain in their shoulders, back, and hip girdles."
-- Polymyalgia vs. fibromyalgia: Similarities and differences:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321532
Hoping you find some answers soon...