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Prednisone and Pain

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 1, 2023 | Replies (111)
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@keelin

I have been to TWO different rheumatologists. Both concur that I have PMR. Both prescribe prednisone ( different exact ones), and both don’t appear to know much of anything about the how, why, where, or when.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 29, 2022

Hi @keelin, It does pay to be your own advocate when it comes to your health. There is another discussion that might come in handy for you.

-- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone/
Have you asked your doctors about possible alternatives to prednisone?

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