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Peripheral Neuropathy and PMR?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 22 10:27am | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
I have had neuropathy for 5 years. Acupuncture has helped with the symptoms. Now I have been diagnosed with PMR. I started on Prednisone and it helps with the joint pain. However, my neuropathy has flared up and it is painful. Looking for anyone who has this issue.
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Hi. I too have had neuropathy for about six years but very mild (one numb toe) but after 3 months on prednisone, it has spread and become a major discomfort.
I do red light therapy on feet on legs and it helps some as do magnesium citrate lotions.
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Hello @leon1649, Welcome to Connect. I also have PMR and neuropathy but my PMR is currently in remission. You will notice that we moved your post to the following existing discussion on the same topic so that you connect with @bb1, @raven1955 and @pkalkstein who also have PMR along with neuropathy.
--- Peripheral Neuropathy and PMR?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-neopathy/.
Prednisone pretty much took care of all of my PMR joint pain but didn't help with my neuropathy symptoms which for me is numbness only and no pain. I do take supplements for the neuropathy which help some. I posted my neuropathy story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.
Have you tried treatments other than Acupuncture for your neuropathy?