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Thanks. 60 mg of prednisone is mostly stopping my pain, and my last blood test showed...
of prednisone is mostly stopping my pain ... Inflammation levels statistically far ... , far above those with PMR. ... m at something like a 1 in 250,000 level ... if it is PMR.
I have taken 60 mg many times. I would only take 60 mg for a few...
you taking that high of a dose for PMR ... That is a GCA dose ... not a PMR dose ... Pain would wake me up at 4 a.m. so I ... Circulating cortisol levels should be ... a.m. will result in your cortisol level
Posted: Mar 10, 2023
Welcome @christinetoo, Sorry to hear of the prednisone is off the table. I had 6 years...
by first and second occurrence of PMR ... Alternative to Prednisone for Treating PMR ... already be keeping a daily log for pain ... levels. ... lifestyle changes to help manage the pain
Posted: Feb 12, 2023
@jenatsky I appreciate your thoughts on this. @jenniferhunter I appreciate your comments too! Having "extensive" surgery...
severe spinal stenosis along with multi level ... moderately high dose prednisone to treat PMR ... ;t the best candidate for a multi level ... My pain level is still tolerable but ... I'm tempted to do a single level
Hi @johnnyman, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @loribmt and others....
log of my dose of prednisone and my level ... of pain when I got up in the morning ... If my pain level was above a 2 when ... was time to taper to the next lower level ... If the pain was worse, I bumped the
I developed PMR this winter, after being pretty much maintenance free all my life with no...
I developed PMR this winter, after being ... began 40 mg of prednisone and was pain ... after the 2nd dose, my serum folate level ... was below normal although the B12 level
Posted: Jan 29, 2023
How long have you been on Prednisolone? Why isn't your rheumatologist convinced that you have PMR?...
and ACTH level done instead as long ... My cortisol level was very low so I ... At that time, another a.m. cortisol level ... My endocrinologist said my cortisol level ... fatigue and some muscle and joint pain
Discussion: Synacthen Test
Posted: Jan 27, 2023
These are just my thoughts on the subject of prednisone withdrawal because 40 mg of prednisone...
prednisone was what I started with when PMR ... prednisone that works to control most of my pain ... and other PMR symptoms. ... inflammation decreased and the body aches and pain ... body will attempt to adjust cortisol levels
Posted: Jan 3, 2023
Hi @michwest, When I have an increase of pain like you mention, I also didn't want...
michwest, When I have an increase of pain ... I kept a daily log of my level of pain ... level was above a 2, I delayed the taper ... but you might find it helpful: -- PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages
Posted: Jan 1, 2023
Hi @johnbishop, I got very sick 2 years ago, unable to get out of bed because...
bed because of weakness and severe pain ... My CRP and Sed Rate levels were through ... My diagnosis is PMR. ... I never knew PMR often ran in families
Posted: Dec 7, 2022
I have rotator cuff tears and osteoarthritis in my right shoulder. I’ve had 4 or 5...
over the past 3 years, on varying levels ... effects - just extra relief for my painful ... /stiff thumbs (my only remaining PMR
Posted: Nov 5, 2022
Hello @loresathome, I would like to add my welcome along with @ddmo and others. You will...
My PMR is currently in remission since ... #39;ve had two prior occurrences of PMR ... levels. ... level was above a 2, I either stayed ... level?
Posted: Oct 24, 2022
Thank you John. When I am reminded of the specific symptoms of PMR it does fit....
reminded of the specific symptoms of PMR ... 20.and had fast relief of horrible pain ... girdle, R arm, tired neck not really painful ... treatment but then they returned to high levels
I would if I didn't feel so sick all the time. I am a mess and...
do I have PMR....my back spasms are ... trying to find out what kind of back pain ... because as you see I have lived with.pain ... downsized from a bungalow....this is one level ... honest....I am not sure I do have PMR
Hi @sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR first which gave way to Giant Cell Arteritis. I...
@sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR ... and none of those all encompassing PMR ... pains have returned. ... When I had PMR, the pain and stiffness ... Now my pains are at the level of 2 and
Posted: Jul 31, 2022
About a year ago I was pushing my self to what I referred to as my...
I referred to as my maximum stress level ... The pain then went from the right side ... When I researched PMR on Utube etc ... know of anyone personally who has PMR
Hello @vas135, Welcome to Connect. We merged your post into an existing discussion on the same...
prednisone/ My first occurrence of PMR ... Then he asked me to keep a daily pain ... level was acceptable which for me was ... a 1 or 2 level. ... Do you keep a daily pain and dosage
As a “rookie” to PMR I very much appreciate all your shared experiences. It strikes me...
As a “rookie” to PMR I very much appreciate ... Unfortunately low readings do not correlate to pain ... levels. ... PMR doesn’t pay much attention to your