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I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 24, 2023 | Replies (72)
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From my experience and knowledge prednisone is a quick acting anti inflammatory medication.. AND not suppose to stay on high dosage for long period of time as of bad size effects to tur body ..
from my knowledge ( I’ve been on prednisone a few times for very painful costrachrinditis in rib and through chest wall)
But drs are generally wary prescribing this drug and only allow you to be on your dosage relatively short term..
I think if it’s really not helping you n making much of a difference u need to WEAN off of it..

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cliffg26 | @cliffg26 | Nov 8, 2023

I had been taking 20 mg of Prednisone per day, but I still had a lot of pain. For some reason my doctor added a maximum dose of Tylenol. Also I've been taking Allopurinol for the last 20 years, and I'm beginning to wonder whether I need to continue taking that.

Last week I increased my Prednisone dosage from 20 mg per day to 30 and cut my Tylenol and Allopurinol intake in half. My situation is much improved. I think I need to increase my Prednisone dosage another 5 mg. Once I can get the pain under control, I'll be glad to begin the weaning process.

I'm running low on Prednisone, so tomorrow I'm going to ask my doctor for a refill. If he refuses I'll be in trouble.

I have learned a lot from this forum. Thanks to all the posters and the Mayo Clinic.

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