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PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (445)
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@jonnydonny

I have had pmr for 6 months i started on 40 milligrams of prednisone i am now on 8 milligrams reducing by 1 milligram a month i have been told i will be on this steroid for at least 2yrs I have been suffering some really bad pain I haven't seen a specialist yet my gp said to carry on with steroids no one has told me anything about my diet what to eat or what not to eat example is it ok to weetabix for breakfast nobody has told me anything can anyone tell me please do i change my eating habits I would appreciate it also being on steroids for so long worries especially the side effects if anyone out can give me any advice please feel free to help me I would really appreciate it

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 29, 2023

Hello @jonnydonny, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic so meet others who have shared their experience. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion.
--- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/.

Diet and lifestyle can help you manage the symptoms when tapering down on the prednisone. Here's some information that might be helpful.
--- Polymyalgia Rheumatica Diet: Do's and Don'ts: https://www.healthline.com/health/polymyalgia-rheumatica-diet

I found keeping a daily log of my prednisone dosage for the day and the level of pain or stiffness I had when I woke up in the morning were helpful when tapering to determine when and if to taper down. Do you keep a daily log?

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