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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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@karinaph

Thanks Sandi. I do have walking poles and use then sometimes. We’re all in some sort of discomfort it seems. Sorry that your back pain is not resolved. When did you get diagnosed with PMR? Similar situation as mi e in that. K pain from orthopedic issues plus the back/ hip pain from PMR. It’s been : years total, though only treated for 2.5 hrs. It took awhile to figure out what I had. AgIn, not unusual journey for fellow PMR’ers. I hope your PMR is under control. Thanks again for your suggestions.

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sandiw77 | @sandiw77 | Sep 29, 2022

I was diagnosed in May 22 but didn’t start treatment until June. I really wanted my Orthopedic doctor to weigh in on the diagnosis from my rheumatologist. When the 2 were in complete agreement, I was forced to accept the new reality. I am tapering—down to 15 mg but all of this PMR hip pain is new. I am doing fairly well but definitely notice new pain in the AM and at each taper. It does resolve after I take the prednisone but does make me wonder what life after prednisone looks like. I think we are all learning from each other. Good luck!

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