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@sunshine4u

Thanks for sharing. I will definitely ask my doctor. I was diagnosed 3 months ago, but pretty sure I had it much longer. I just thought it was my RA flaring up, which I also have as well as osteo arthritis. Each one requires different exercises so am still trying to figure out what I can do that doesn't have a reaction to any of them. So far, it seems swimming is the best, but have to still be careful not to do too much. Started on 20MG prednisone, 2 months later reduced to 17.5. Not helping as much but trying not to go back up to 20. Pain in the mornings is really bad.

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Did you go back up to 20? I am trying to hold off but I was on 20 longer than you.

If you still have pain in the morning i think you should consult with your Rheumatologist and increase to 30 mg ! That is what i had to do -- experiencing the miracle dose that completely rids you of morning pain and stiffness was amazing . Now i have tapered to 9 mg/day ! If you have RA AND PMR - perhaps you are a candidate for Kevzara ?