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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 22, 2023 | Replies (8)

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Yes, my Rheumatologist prescribed 10mg am, 5 mg at 5:30pm. He said my PMR is severe. I had to use wheelchair to get to appointment. Could do no weight bearing on hands, wrists, shoulders or knees.
Wondering if there is another diagnosis?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 12, 2022

I'm not a doctor but the starting dose might be too low if it didn't relieve the pain. Here's some information on starting doses and it might be worth discussing your pain level with your rheumatologist on the current dosages.

-- The Correct Prednisone Starting Dose in Polymyalgia Rheumatica is Related to Body Weight But Not to Disease Severity: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/747264_2

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