I'm 60 years old.
I was first diagnosed with PMR when I was 50. Prednisone was my savior.
For years I took a daily dose (forget how much) and also Hydrocodone. I was able to live a fairly normal life with mild to moderate pain a normal, expected daily accomplice.
I eventually got off the pain meds and slowly weaned completely off the Prednisone.
This last Thanksgiving, one day after, I suffered a massive flare-up. In addition to PMR, Alpha Gal, and a lifetime of injuries, I am inflamed and in pain from my neck to my toes.
Severe neuropathy in my wrists and hands wake me up repeatedly all night.
My new Physician is a PA with her own Clinic. She's very smart and steers toward natural remedies. She hates Prednisone!
I understand why, but I begged her for a prescription: I'm on 1 MG a day and also some expensive Turmeric and MSM supplements.
I don't recognize any benefit.
This has been the worst month of my life. I can barely walk, but I still operate my Furniture Repair business every day, although my productivity is vastly limited.
In my opinion, a larger daily dose of Prednisone is my only hope.
Does anyone have advice?