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What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 5 5:38pm | Replies (154)Comment receiving replies
My rheumatologist wanted me to start on 15 but I talked him into starting on 10 which has worked for me. Dx in April, now on 8 and soon to go to 7. I, too, am very sensitive to medication and less is usually better. That said, I am also doing everything I can think of simultaneously to support the process: anti-inflammatory diet, hbot, pemf mat, b12 shots, supplements, epson salt baths etc. from reading these forums, it appears 10 mg is lowest dose people have started on.
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I think I’m an exception since I started in May at 6mg methylprednisolone which I’ve heard is a bit stronger than prednisone. I am now down to 5 mg. of methyl pred. I have not had much morning pain or stiffness, but in the early afternoon , my symptoms are basically confined to my legs with a feeling of weakness and heaviness making it difficult to walk and sometimes with a bit of tingling as well. Has anyone else experienced leg weakness and do you know if it is a symptom of PMR or a side effect of the prednisone?