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PMR: Pain moving around your body
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 24, 2022 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
I can relate to you. The same thing is happening to me. I have been complaining for a number of months of pain in my neck, upper arms , shoulders, knees and hips. Because my sedimentation rate was ok my rheumatologist ignored me. Finally, after experiencing a week of horrible pain, my rheumatologist said he thought I had PMR! I was hoping that I would not have to increase the Prednisone again but he moved me up to 10 mg. The awful pain has subsided. Hallelujah!
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Hey @tillysam that's awesome news that your pain has subsided. But what bloody nuisance having to go through all that period of pain. I was lucky (I guess) in that mine came on relatively quickly and became quite severe quickly - walking became very difficult. I;ve been on the Prednisone for about a month now - initially 25mg, now down to 20 mg and there's definitely positive progress. Never pain free, but definitely manageable and improving. I certainly consider myself to be very fortunate. Take care
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I had pain for a year before my Sed Rate and CRP were elevated. After 3 years I’m down to 1/2 mg but having pain again not to level it was. Knees, hands, upper arms and neck. I see doctor tom and we will see what blood tests show.