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Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (46)
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@kberlyhouse

I'm reading your story and can't believe how your symptoms sound identical to mine. Crazy pain, started 3 years ago in November when I had Covid for the first time. Prednisone also gave me my life back, have been slowly decreasing (for the 3rd time 🙁 ) and still can't get completely off. Down to 3mg and the pain is worse again, although at 5mg I had virtually no pain. Been on Kevzara for 5 doses, but sadly doesn't seem to be helping. I also have the rib and sternum pain! Thought I was crazy. Also my collar bones ache so much.

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knyhus | @knyhus | Sep 21, 2023

Hi Kberly: sending you support and empathy for your pain. I think women (especially) tend to internalize our symptoms (think it's our fault), minimize them ("it's not that bad") or discount them (think we are crazy, etc.). Doesn't help if docs say or imply same (I am lucky; mine never have; they have always believed and supported me, thank goodness!).

You are not crazy! Glad (in a way) that my story helped you trust and have compassion for yourself. I am so grateful for a forum to share experiences. I had not heard of Kezvara and will have to look that up.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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