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Prednisone and Pain

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

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@johnbishop

Welcome @copeterson, I 110% agree it's OK to whine when it comes to PMR or chronic pain. @jerseyjames I'm hoping your rheumy gives you a little slack. While they are the experts, we are the ones with the pain and listening is a two way street.

@copeterson, Is your PMR in remission? Have you made any lifestyle changes to help with PMR?

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Thank you for asking. I’m not certain how to respond- dealt with this for seven years. I take 7.5 mg daily and, for the most part, can do whatever I wish physically. ( no heavy lifting) I do however wake up each night despite ambien meds and have periods of anxiety that my dr attributes to the prednisone. Without fail I wake up in the am feeling like I was run over by a tank.
Takes about an hour to come around. In the afternoons I feel neck and shoulder discomfort. This was the long answer to a short question!
I believe this is the best I can expect- a blessing considering my sister has ANCA vasculitis and is in chemo.