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PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1 1:21pm | Replies (445)
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My rheumatologist had me keep a daily log to track my pain level and my prednisone dosage. He also told me that everyone is different and to listen to my body when tapering to a lower dose of prednisone and to not taper down unless I have little to no pain.

I think I would call my doctor or rheumatologist and let them know about the new skin symptoms on the face. Do you keep a daily log to track your tapering?

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jaq | @jaq | Aug 14, 2023

Thanks for replying to me John , i was diagnosed with PMR in March and put on 15mg of prednisone and was so pleased the pain went away within 2 days , went down to 10 was ok , but last 2 weeks been on 5mg and can feel the pain & stiffness coming back , and very tiered , going to ring my GP tomorrow , would love to come off pred but could not put up with the pain , the doctor has give me antibiotic gel for face , havent been asked to keep a log , i see a lot are having problems tappering down , i just assumed after being on a few months the condition would be gone , wishful thinking

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