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PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 11 7:08am | Replies (175)Comment receiving replies
I love your sense of humor!! I had the best laugh I have had in a while, but am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. I have been on prednisone since April. Started at 10 mgs for about 4 days, got an eye infection and panicked. So, my doctor reduced to 2.5mgs and I have been on that until about two weeks ago. It did not control the pain anymore. Now, I am on 5mgs. However, today the pain is back somewhat. I tried Methotrexate and it caused pain in my upper abdominal area so we discontinued it. Still on pred at 5mgs currently. My rheumatologist has not suggested anything else. I fear getting GCA so will stay on prednisone I guess. He did suggest that I get NO boosters for Covid!!! This all started after I got the Covid vaccine. We will keep on and pray for a solution to get off the prednisone.
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Wow...was just waiting for someone else to say it all started AFTER I got my Covid booster...so unhappy I ever consented to getting the vaccines now. I started beginning of March on 20mg of the Predisone and am currently down to 5mg a day. Like you said just keep praying I can get off this merri go round. Good luck
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When my Rheumatologist put me on methotrexate he also added folic acid daily. No side effects. But I have a pharmacology friend who suggested I get ban anti nausea Rx just in case. Good luck & prayers