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Timing of taking prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 16 6:20am | Replies (45)
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@saltyg

I previously taken Prednisone at night for my Ankylosing Spondylitis and now for PMR (recently dx).
I have not had sleep disturbances and I track my sleep pretty religiously, including quality. Basically as someone said if it works for you.

I based my decision to do it on a study. I can’t post link here but try searching “nighttime-prednisone-could-address-morning-stiffness-ra”

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pkalkstein | @pkalkstein | Feb 16, 2023

Thanks, @saltyg. This article does explain why nighttime dosage works. Last night I woke up at 2 and took 5 mg of my 15mg dose. This is the first morning in a long time that I have been able to lift my dumbbells without pain. I plan to try various combinations and will report my results.
https://www.rheumatologynetwork.com/view/nighttime-prednisone-could-address-morning-stiffness-ra

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Feb 16, 2023

Hi @saltyg, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @pkalkstein and others. You should be able to post links in a few days. New members are not able to post links for a short period of time to prevent spammers from posting in the discussion. I'm glad to see that @pkalkstein has shared the link for you.

Thanks to both of you for sharing this information and your experience of taking prednisone at night. It really is helpful for other members that are struggling with managing the PMR symptoms.

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DadCue | @dadcue | Feb 16, 2023

I have reactive arthritis and uveitis which were diagnosed about 20 years before PMR was introduced to me. Reactive arthritis and uveitis are part of the "spondylitis family" of autoimmune disorders just like Ankylosing Spondylitis.

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