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Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 15, 2022 | Replies (8)
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@carlotta

Has anybody tried a water pill to help with the swelling from prednisone? Or isn’t that an option? I’m newly diagnosed so it’s probably already been answered. Thanks

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 9, 2022

Welcome @carlotta, I have been on Hydrochlorothiazide for my high blood pressure along with another medication when my PMR was active but I'm not sure about a water pill or other diuretic. I would definitely discuss it with your doctor before taking any.

You might find the following information helpful for ways to minimize the side effects of prednisone.
-- 8 Prednisone Side Effects + How to Minimize Them:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/8-prednisone-side-effects-how-to-minimize-them/
You mentioned being newly diagnosed with PMR. You might find the following discussion helpful:
-- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/
Do you keep a daily log of your prednisone dosage along with your pain level when you get up in the morning?

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