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Welcome @wilmingtonemperor, You are not alone. Nobody wants to take prednisone but it is the defining...
it is the defining drug that if the pain ... methods used to diagnose that you have PMR ... I've had two occurrences of PMR. ... rheumatologist had me keep a daily log with my level ... of pain when I woke up along with my
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Posted: Sep 2, 2023
My first dose of Actemra was January 1st, 2019. I started with injections every 2 weeks....
adrenal insufficiency can also cause pain ... that mimics PMR. ... stay on 3 mg when my a.m. cortisol level ... for about 6 months until my cortisol level ... my endocrinologist said my cortisol level
@southtexas I have forgotten to take other meds but never the prednisone when my PMR was...
meds but never the prednisone when my PMR ... dose and you weren't in a lot of pain ... How is your pain level after you forgot
Posted: Aug 29, 2023
Hello @chzuck, I see that you have already met another new member @kipster and I would...
top of the discussion: --- New to PMR ... I've had 2 occurrences of PMR but ... The first occurrence of PMR in 2007 ... found keeping a daily log with my level ... of pain when I woke up along with my
Hello @marymckeith, It sounds like you may be tapering too fast. I started at 20 mg...
20 mg prednisone both times when my PMR ... to my body and only taper when the pain ... He had me keep a daily log with my level ... of pain when waking up and the amount ... with your doctor. --- GCA & PMR
Hi all, I am new to the group and grateful to have found it. My symptoms...
I had rapid onset of bilateral pain ... I showed no elevated blood levels, PMR ... This time I showed elevated CRP levels
My PMR/GCA symptoms became apparent on January 14, 2023 and I was diagnosed with PMR on...
My PMR/GCA symptoms became apparent ... 14, 2023 and I was diagnosed with PMR ... Before treatment, the body pain was ... My CRP levels were measured as high ... The body pain was further reduced to
Hello @leon1649, I think the average length of time for most folks with PMR to get...
length of time for most folks with PMR ... half years for my first episode of PMR ... and 6 years later the PMR returned ... with your prednisone dosage and your pain ... level when you first get up in the
Hello @jonnydonny, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing...
. --- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages ... prednisone dosage for the day and the level ... of pain or stiffness I had when I woke
Posted: May 29, 2023
I returned the other day from Acadia National Park. For many years my wife and I...
the park, but this year, thanks to PMR ... , I could manage only a couple of level ... at 1-2 AM gave me mornings free of pain
I am 68 and have been dealing with PMR diagnosis for going on four years. It...
I am 68 and have been dealing with PMR ... late 2019 with the usual aches and pains ... mechanical issue, because his father had PMR ... matter of days, so the presumption is PMR ... all the while living with a moderate level
I was diagnosed with PMR in late November. I started on 20 mg of Prednisone. I’ve...
I was diagnosed with PMR in late November ... to go down to 7 but after 7 days of pain ... health detriment but I don’t want high pain ... levels to mean not enjoying my life
I was miserable on prednisone and my quality of life was deteriorating after 12 years of...
was deteriorating after 12 years of PMR ... PMR was diagnosed in 2007. ... the endocrinologist said my cortisol level ... PMR is probably in remission. ... that I'm not having that much pain
Posted: May 10, 2023
As you say, we’re all unique in the ways PMR afflicts us. I have been off...
say, we’re all unique in the ways PMR ... Estimating degrees of pain is a matter ... levels. ... Pain levels (which are manageable with ... elsewhere, you start to wonder if it’s PMR
Posted: May 10, 2023
Are you tapering by 5 mg per week? I don't believe there is any correct way...
except maybe you can feel more pain ... A low cortisol level can cause pain ... dose isn't supplying an adequate level ... pain instead of prednisone. ... pain returned when I tapered back down
Posted: Apr 25, 2023
My Primary wanted me to stop taking my statin for 2-3 weeks, to verify that the...
the statin wasn't causing the pain ... , knowing PMR was a possibility. ... this step, before diagnosing with PMR ... for four months now, and my glucose levels ... Did anyone have their glucose levels
Posted: Apr 14, 2023
Hi, I'm in Australia and have the same reaction from doctors regarding any connection between Covid...
of what's now been diagnosed as PMR ... levels were obviously noteworthy to ... to a Rheumatologist who diagnosed PMR ... Like you, the PMR affects my right arm ... Prednisone has given me back a level
@redboat, Sorry to hear PMR is causing problems with neuropathy and walking. I have both neuropathy...
@redboat, Sorry to hear PMR is causing ... both neuropathy (numbness only) and PMR ... When my PMR was active and flaring bad ... had difficulty walking due to the pain ... since our bedroom is in the lower level
Posted: Mar 30, 2023
How did you feel about PMR being treated with prednisone? I still struggle with that issue...
How did you feel about PMR being treated ... never against taking prednisone for PMR ... was no way I was going to let the pain ... #34;tolerated" more than enough pain ... zero in one step because my cortisol level