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The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
@pmrsuzie
I had my first symptoms in January 2023. My biggest issue is in my fingers and hands. Of course the stiffness and pain are intolerable in the morning. No swelling. Most of the time by days end I can barely close my fingers and make a fist.
I take my prednisone in the am , 5mg and 7.5 mg meloxicam at night. I am taking 6 Advil tabs per day to alleviate my left shoulder pain . It seems to help but I can’t stay on Advil due to my other meds. See rheumatologist Thursday. Hope he can get me some relief and stability. Wishing you the best,
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napapos, I am sorry you are having the hand pain. I have had hand discomfort twice with my pmr journey. Both times have been an inflammatory response. Increasing my prednisone dose helped. Both times my crp was elevated. I hope your appointment goes well and you find relief soon
suzanne