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Hi @aliceoleary, Welcome to Connect. When my PMR came out of remission in 2016 my CRP...
When my PMR came out of remission in ... when I was initially diagnosed with PMR ... prednisone which got rid of all the pain ... share their experience of high CRP levels ... #39;s some information on what high levels
Discussion: CRP and SED levels
Posted: Nov 1, 2021
Hi guys! Been to a GP many times and have an appointment with a Rheumy on...
Started developing pain in my right ... only known effective treatment for PMR ... no RF factors, but the avg. age of PMR ... #39;t seem to be common symptoms of PMR ... well as a blood test for my calcium levels
I was put on 12 - 15 mg pred almost a year ago - told to...
Being on pred was a revelation as my ... horrible PMR pain was gone, and I was ... or activity level. ... quickly, and it's not a return of PMR ... places for me than PMR pain - worst
Posted: Aug 21, 2021
Yes, I plan to discuss it with the rheumatologist on Wednesday May 12 when I have...
that the dosage be increased to a level ... where the pain is gone, or at least ... down to an acceptable level. ... This is not my first bout of PMR. ... was caused by PMR but couldn't get
I am on my fourth tapering, coming down from 25 mg, I am now alternating 3...
At my current level I feel some PMR ... just accept that there will be some pain ... progress, accepting some degree of pain ... different, as is our tolerance for pain
@merpreb - My experience with PMR when it's active is that the pain is always there...
it's active is that the pain is ... ;m tapering, if I go too fast, the pain ... returns with different levels of intensity ... protein (CRP) blood tests to check the levels ... not a diagnosis if the levels are high
Hello @dudeofdad, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad you found this discussion and shared your experience. It's...
stop taking it without having the pain ... I kept a daily dosage and pain level ... log for both of my occurrences of PMR ... prednisone the second time around with PMR ... level?
My mom got the second Shingrix and flu shots the same day at Walgreens, a big...
She was definitely diagnosed with PMR ... She never had PMR or any immune issues ... but her SED and C Reactive Protein levels ... the bathroom) and in excruciating pain ... anything like that again (a flare-up of PMR
Hello @123suew, I would like to welcome you to Connect and thank you for sending me...
can meet other members who also have PMR ... starting the prednisone you have little pain ... In my 2 occurrences of PMR I started ... of prednisone and it did relieve my pain ... Fatigue or low energy level can be a
Hi @ajp2019, I see this is your first post and would like to welcome you to...
I have PMR but it's currently in ... all different when it comes to the pain ... prednisone or about to start it for your PMR ... rheumatologist but think it depends on your pain ... level from the PMR.
Hi @jules11 -- I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first time it took me a...
jules11 -- I've had 2 occurrences of PMR ... lived with a minor amount of aches and pains ... taper point but kept going unless the pain ... and write down the dosage and the pain ... level so that you have something to
Hello, I was diagnosed with PMR nearly a year ago.I woke one morning not being able...
Hello, I was diagnosed with PMR nearly ... very high and then was diagnosed with PMR ... higher dose, I still have different levels ... of pain in my shoulders, neck and collarbone
I was diagnosed last December with PMR. Started on 20mg of prednisone, did wonders for me,...
I was diagnosed last December with PMR ... do not ever expect to be completely pain ... free, just have it at a manageable level ... would be wonderful if I were to become pain
Posted: Mar 5, 2019
Hello, I am writing to you, John, because you are a leader :) I was diagnosed...
diagnosed a couple of months ago with PMR ... correctly" and when I slip - less pain ... I do not expect to be free of pain as ... it is part of life, but to have pain ... at a manageable level for quality of
Discussion: PMR Anyone?
Posted: Dec 30, 2018
You might try just going from 1 mg to 2 mg instead of 3 to see...
instead of 3 to see if that reduces the pain ... reducing it to 1-1/2 mg and see if the pain ... me on with my first occurrence of PMR ... reduce by 1 mg every 3 days and if the pain ... cycle until you can get to a lower level
Posted: Aug 12, 2017
Hi Barbararene, I have been meaning to write for a few days and finally have a...
I was diagnosed with PMR on March 4, ... inflammation markers and terrible pain ... She said the standard drug for PMR is ... on it because of my higher glucose level ... methylprednisolone did not raise glucose levels
I’ve had PMR for 15 years, on prednisone for 5 years now. Prednisone never got rid...
I’ve had PMR for 15 years, on prednisone ... Prednisone never got rid of my pain ... My pain levels have reduced drastically ... treated to accurately see where the PMR ... levels are.
Posted: Aug 12, 2024
At the age of 68, I was in excellent physical condition. I had none of the...
About a month later, I noticed a pain ... When the pain continued to worsen, I ... had gout before, and my uric acid level ... I felt neck pain if I moved my head ... these different types of arthritis (PMR
I had more energy and motivation and interest in things too. I didn't have a care...
to sleep because I was feeling no pain ... For other people their tolerance level ... nothing to do with PMR. ... It is nice not to have any pain but ... not all pain is PMR pain.
Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Thanks John for responding. Information from those who have been there, done that, really helps. I...
have been keeping a daily log of my pain ... level (on my own, doc didn’t mention ... and she wanted to make sure it was PMR
Posted: Nov 24, 2024