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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I was actually on Prednisone 2 different times. My pain responded very well to them. After I finished the 1st round of steroids pain came back immediately. It was a 6 day dose. Don't remember the milligrams. This 2nd round really helped & pain hasn't really flared as bad as before. I believe I was on 20 mg but not sure. I wonder when I go to the rheumatologist will they still be able to tell if I have pmr since i was on steroids? Pain is light to moderate right now. Thanks
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From my personal experience with PMR, no 6 day dose would get rid of it. First time around it took me 3 and 1/2 years before I could taper off of prednisone and be pain free so to speak. Second time around it took me 1 and half years before I could taper off. You might want to take a look at this site to get some ideas on how to prepare for your upcoming appointment with the rheumatologist.
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