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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
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
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?
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