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PMR with normal blood markers

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 19, 2023 | Replies (84)
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@everettcatlin

Hi John thanks for responding.
1. I should have mentioned That I had Blood Work on 31 nov 2022.
2. My C-Reactive Protein, Quant was 0.6 (H)
3. My Sedimentation Rate-Westergren was 43
Now on 6 Apr 2023
4. My C-Reactive Protein, Quant 1.0 (H)
5. My Sedimentation Rate-Westergren 48 (H)
6. Just started back on 20 mg per day after running out of 10 mg/ day for last 4 days.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 11, 2023

Hi @everettcatlin, There are a couple of other discussions you might find helpful for tapering off of prednisone and managing symptoms:
--- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/
--- Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-tapering-and-remission/.

You might want to talk to your rheumatologist or doctor about adding prescriptions for smaller amounts of prednisone since you can get 5, 2.5 and 1 mg tablets. You can also buy an inexpensive pill splitter. This will help when you the pain comes back after tapering and you don't want to go to the previous dosage if possible.

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