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Welcome @psmcdonough, I have not heard of systemic enzyme therapy used for PMR bud did just...
of systemic enzyme therapy used for PMR ... reducing-bruising-swelling-and-pain-with-systemic-proteolytic-multi-enzyme-therapy/ Are you looking for an alternative ... to prednisone to treat PMR?
Posted: Jan 28, 2022
I thought I found the “English Method” of decreasing prednisone on this forum, but can’t find...
the “English Method” of decreasing prednisone ... basically is a method of decreasing prednisone ... new dose, even by 1 or 1/2 mg, you alternate ... remission, this is my 3rd bout of PMR
I have read many opinions on tapering and there is a separate thread about it. There...
Basically, you keep alternating old ... This is my 3rd bout of PMR, so I have ... Currently, I will be on prednisone 2 ... The first time I had PMR, I was on prednisone ... time I was off in 10 months, but the PMR
unfortunately in the age group susceptible to PMR there is overlap with other ailments such as...
unfortunately in the age group susceptible to PMR ... therefore at times during the tapering of prednisone ... and crp are the best indicators of pmr ... probably prudent to do these tests before altering ... prednisone dosing
I am on my fourth tapering, coming down from 25 mg, I am now alternating 3...
, coming down from 25 mg, I am now alternating ... me that would help me get off the prednisone ... At my current level I feel some PMR
I realize that tapering down on prednisone very slowly is the preferred known treatment for PMR....
I realize that tapering down on prednisone ... the preferred known treatment for PMR ... The PMR has gone away, or so it seems ... high quality THC-free CBD oil as an alternative ... to being on low doses of prednisone
My blood work confirmed the pmr diagnosis 9 months ago. I’m doing ok on 2 mg...
My blood work confirmed the pmr diagnosis ... I’m doing ok on 2 mg prednisone daily ... Having bowel problems alternating from
@bcstew - I'm no medical expert and have no training but a rheumatogist is the specialist...
is the specialist when it comes to PMR ... Any alternatives for Prednisone -- https ... www.hopkinsarthritis.org/ask-the-expert/any-alternatives-for-prednisone
Hello @bcstew, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear about your complications using prednisone....
hear about your complications using prednisone ... Having 2 occurrences of PMR I can understand ... discussed the complication with using prednisone ... #39;m wondering if they may have an alternative
Hi @olegraymare -- I can relate. I also have osteopenia and the doc put me on...
doing that but I'm looking for alternatives ... I'm 74 and have only been off prednisone ... 15 days for this second bout with PMR
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Mar 15, 2018
I, too will be seeking alternative treatments. My first venture into this is an appointment with...
I, too will be seeking alternative treatments ... agreement as to the avoidance of taking prednisone ... whether it is associated with the PMR ... Since dealing with the rash, the PMR
Hello Mike, Welcome to Mayo Connect. Hopefully others with your diagnosis can share more specific diet...
I have PMR (in second occurance now) ... The PMR was diagnosed back in 2007 and ... treated with 20mg prednisone and took ... I'm currently titrating off prednisone ... with numbness I started looking at alternative
@michik, Sorry to hear you are also having GCA type symptoms with your PMR. I would...
having GCA type symptoms with your PMR ... you guidance on how much to up your prednisone ... dosage or possible alternative treatments
Discussion: Worried about GCA
Posted: Dec 25, 2024
@gingergirl24, Sorry to hear you are struggling with the tapering schedule. I'm not a doctor and...
my experience with 2 occurrences of PMR ... It sounds like the prednisone controlled ... There are alternative treatments that ... work with prednisone and might be helpful ... up in the morning along with your prednisone
Discussion: Flare
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
"Anyone taking it for PMR is using it long term with the risks that come with...
"Anyone taking it for PMR is using ... It is why I try to advocate for alternatives ... to prednisone. ... ;only option" for PMR wasn't ... She didn't have PMR but everything
Posted: Nov 7, 2024
Alternate day dosing is often tried so 2.5 mg every other day might be worth a...
Alternate day dosing is often tried ... Kevzara, I think there is a good chance alternate ... expecially true for people who have taken prednisone ... How long have you taken prednisone? ... have no other medical conditions --- prednisone
Posted: Oct 21, 2024
I felt better after about 3 months after steroids. You should probably be feeling better. Many...
Many have found that PMR sort of uncovered ... I am firm believer that prednisone is ... a nasty alternative to the pain. ... you and having those feelings that PMR
Posted: Oct 8, 2024
Years back when suffering puke causing chronic lower back pain from 3 prior failed surgeries; I...
Since my recent gift of PMR diagnosis ... your pain and discomfort from the PMR ... /Prednisone, but would ask you to really ... , CBD may be a safer alternative. ... to slow down as well, meaning prednisone
Posted: Sep 26, 2024
I had extreme bouts of pain when weaning off of Prednisone starting at 10 to 7.5...
bouts of pain when weaning off of Prednisone ... they switch my regimen from 3 to 2 alternating ... and as of next week I hope to be off Prednisone ... process, it could be because of the Prednisone ... and not the PMR.
Posted: Sep 22, 2024
Hello Glinda47, Thank you for your kind words and I am so very sorry to hear...
you are dealing with pain that has altered ... listened, blood work was done and the PMR ... The prednisone by the 2nd day had taken ... but this was nothing compared to pre prednisone ... housework etc. "The side effects of prednisone
Posted: Sep 6, 2024