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PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 27 8:00am | Replies (468)
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@7lori77

I have recently been diagnosed with PMR. I have been on 20mg Prednisone for a week. I felt improved immediately but am still having pain in my hands all day and night. I'm just wondering if this is normal.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 8, 2023

Welcome @7lori77, I think I would talk with my doctor or rheumatogist. I think normally prednisone will provide relief for all of the PMR symptoms unless there is another issue causing pain in the hands. There are other conditions that mimic PMR and might be involved.

-- Diseases that mimic polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR):
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diseases-that-mimic-polymyalgia-rheumatica.
You mentioned that the 20 mg prednisone provided immediate relief. Did it also lessen the pain in your hands?

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