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DiscussionChronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 21 9:44am | Replies (95)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "@macadoo I developed PMR in February 2021, starting at 40 mg of prednisone and tapering to..."
I had severe fatigue before diagnosis with Giant Cell Arteritis, caused by the disease and called anemia of chronic inflammation. It went away when I started prednisone 40 mg. I just got off it. I was down to 1 mg prednisone, then my Rheumy told me to take .5 mg every other day until I finished the pills. Most of the people I know who have caught COVID complain of severe fatigue so I wouldn't be surprised if that's what's causing your fatigue. Prednisone gave me lots of energy. Now that I'm off it, I'm back to normal levels. PMR and GCA are self-limiting diseases and eventually go away, but they leave a lasting impression. I will never forget the pain and limitations I experienced with them, and I'm careful not to overdo it anymore as I don't want a flare up. Wishing you the best.