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Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 5 5:10pm | Replies (86)
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@jnwwells

I am interested to know if your doctor is treating others and for how long he has been doing this. I know that doctors generally don't like that kind of question, but if you could ask, I would appreciate it. Tell him that it is for me if that helps.
What state are you in? I am in Maryland.

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jrp11948 | @jrp11948 | Mar 22 7:43am

In Maryland too. My rheumatologist said he has approx 50 PMR patients, but I’m the only active one. That surprised me. I keep thinking it’s common, but I guess it’s not THAT common.
I was diagnosed on January 12, 24, so I’m new to this. But I have monthly appointments for the next year scheduled. On 10 mg prednisone, started at 10, went to15 and now back down to 10. But still I a lot of pain until mid afternoon. He prescribed Hydroxichloroquine 2 days ago. I’m hopeful!

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