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Hi all. I went to MY PC doc yesterday and all we talked about was PMR and the struggle of pred dosing and symptoms. I was on 16 mgs for weeks and decided to.go up to 17.25. One pain issue is tame now but others are worse. Fatigue and spaciness is same. I can't do much of anything. Arrrrggggghhhhh. So...he suggested I try dexamethasine. He said he has had patients who did well on it. I saw that it's stronger. I don't have to do it obviously but....any thoughts, info, concerns, experience please let me know. Also...does anyone else have HUGE ankles from PMR? ok thanks everyone. Take care of yourselves.

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I had huge ankles with my first bout with PMR but the right ankle was the worst. They said I had gout in the ankle and gave me an RX for colchicine which got rid of the swelling. I would discuss the swelling with your doctor. I think some minor swelling might be expected with PMR but if the ankle is really big it could be something else.