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Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (209)
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@njtodctode

Ok. Hmmm. It started when PMR hit..but at this point nothing would surprise me. My hands are swollen again as well.
Any thoughts on using dexamethasine?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 13, 2022

I haven't used dexamethasine but it's supposed to help with inflammation and swelling - https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682792.html.

My only question would be for the doctor if I'm taking the drug and it's not helping or reducing the swelling - what else helps?

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ajf | @ajf | Sep 14, 2022

When my hands get swollen I use my paraffin moist heat "hot wax" 3 or 4 times a day and it seems to help. .y left wrist gets unbearable with carpal tunnel and it helps with that as well. It's no miracle cure but helps to cope with.

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