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I had a condition that was was called “prednisone responsive” but only if I took a...
When PMR was diagnosed my symptoms didn ... were very suppressed and my cortisol level ... incapable of regulating any increased levels ... It all caused inflammatoy pain. ... Whether or not it was PMR was hard to
Posted: Jan 20, 2023
Just 6 weeks into prednisone, I am wondering about the relationship between PMR (the disorder) and...
in the bursae and therefore lower pain ... stiffness--but it was no cure for PMR ... does not affect the essence of the PMR ... are we able to taper down from the level ... I'm a big person) without some pain
Posted: Jan 19, 2023
I , like John maintain a daily log of pain levels and especially where pain is...
like John maintain a daily log of pain ... levels and especially where pain is ... because it calms to a very acceptable level ... with this because of the nature of PMR ... are no set standard of treatment for PMR
Hi @lanieg, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @flymetothemoon and others....
I had very little pain during the day ... You might want to also track your pain ... level in the morning when you get up ... Was it prescribed for the PMR pain or
Posted: Dec 31, 2022
Not having elevated inflammation markers is hard to explain. Some doctors think that elevated inflammation markers...
In another place it isn't painful ... Inflammation levels do increase while ... the lab and get their inflammation levels ... hospital experience more inflammatory pain ... During the day, their inflammation levels
Posted: Dec 21, 2022
Hello. My name is Maria and I started having severe muscle pains in June 2022, after...
and I started having severe muscle pains ... via video and she diagnosed me with PMR ... Muscle pain in my legs started to diminish ... labs have improved almost to a normal level
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Dec 17, 2022
Welcome @karenkel, So sorry you to hear PMR reared it's ugly head shortly before your birthday...
Welcome @karenkel, So sorry you to hear PMR ... and now COVID joined along with the PMR ... when I was tapering down to the next level ... Do you keep a daily log of your pain ... level and your prednisone dose for
Hello @lymanola, Welcome to Connect. Tapering off of prednisone can be the difficult. My first time...
My first time with PMR took 3-1/2 years ... taking it with little to no aches/pains ... following discussion helpful: -- PMR ... Do you keep a daily log with your pain ... level when you get up along with the
Posted: Dec 15, 2022
My two occurrences of PMR were both before COVID and I didn't haven any flares as...
My two occurrences of PMR were both ... Both times with PMR I was started at ... specifically to listen to my body and pain ... levels when tapering down and to taper ... -- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Dec 4, 2022
My Sed and CRP only went above the normal range once…. After 5 months of pain...
After 5 months of pain with no diagnosis ... MY normal levels are apparently at the ... doesn’t think I should be having any PMR ... you can graph the history of your levels
Posted: Dec 4, 2022
Welcome @avidhiker, It sounds like you are on your way to remission from PMR. Daily activity...
are on your way to remission from PMR ... the following discussion helpful: — PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages ... / I always keep a daily pain log ... level and dosage?
Posted: Nov 9, 2022
Welcome @carlotta, I have been on Hydrochlorothiazide for my high blood pressure along with another medication...
along with another medication when my PMR ... mentioned being newly diagnosed with PMR ... following discussion helpful: -- PMR ... prednisone dosage along with your pain ... level when you get up in the morning
Posted: Nov 9, 2022
55, active and healthy until PMR hit me overnight in May. Neck one day, shoulders the...
55, active and healthy until PMR hit ... She diagnosed PMR after exam and ruling ... Prednisone is not making PMR go away ... -Keep a daily log of dose, pain levels ... , mobility levels, activity levels and
Unhappily there don’t seem to be alternatives to the standard treatment. But it does seem clear...
experiences of those of us living within the PMR ... I cannot remember how bad the pain was ... No swelling, just pain. ... me to living and functioning with a level ... of pain that, pre-PMR, I would once
Posted: Oct 30, 2022
Hi @ozblossom, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and others....
In my two experiences with PMR flares ... The first occurrence of PMR took me ... level. ... to the previous level or half amount ... Do you keep a daily log for pain levels
@njtodctode, I concur with John’s direction above. I have degenerative disc disease along with PMR and...
degenerative disc disease along with PMR ... and honestly didn’t believe my PMR ... and can distinguish them from other pain ... I had initial relief at 15mg but pain ... After 2 weeks at that level I was able
Hello Abbeyc, I started on 20 mg of Prednisone 4/21 (16mnths) down to 6mg now. Tapering...
Pain, stiffness & elevated CRP levels ... amp; I go on my symptoms & CPR levels ... do feel fatigue & increase in PMR ... PMR is suppose to go into remission.
Hi @malin70, It's not uncommon to have normal SED and CRP levels with PMR. Reading through...
uncommon to have normal SED and CRP levels ... with PMR. ... but I didn't see any mention of pain ... There are many conditions that mimic PMR ... Do you also have pain along with the
Posted: Aug 25, 2022
Trying to figure out if I have PMR so looking for help on symptoms others experienced...
Trying to figure out if I have PMR so ... The pain level went down for a while ... It seems I either have intense pain ... Can a family practice doctor treat PMR ... tests did others have to diagnose PMR
Hi @sandy1988, Welcome to Connect. Tapering off of prednisone can be difficult for a lot of...
My first time with PMR I was also started ... and it immediately got rid of the pain ... For me that was either a 1 level or ... 2 level of pain/ache when I got up in ... My PMR went into remission for six years