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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
Just my opinion but I feel that pain should be gone or nearly gone before starting...
Just my opinion but I feel that pain ... control, resulting in minimal or no pain ... my opinion) are hellbent to get a PMR ... live a normal life - at a reduced level ... PMR forum discussions are a very important
Posted: Feb 28, 2023
I have taken prednisone at 2-3 am and it did make a difference for me. I...
with the circadian rhythm of cortisol levels ... My PMR pain was always present which ... PMR pain was only partially relieved ... Normally, your cortisol level is at ... However, my higher than normal cortisol level
Posted: Feb 15, 2023
Hi @granger, I see that you started a new discussion on reducing prednisone but I thought...
respond to you in this discussion - PMR ... /connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages ... reduce prednisone but still have same pain ... level in hips and low back. ... Do I wait until I'm pain free to
Posted: Feb 6, 2023
Welcome @kipwiley, I've had two occurrences/flare ups of PMR but never experienced what you have for...
ve had two occurrences/flare ups of PMR ... never experienced what you have for PMR ... levels and symptoms is that you might ... log to track my level of pain and the ... If my pain level was above a 2, I either
Posted: Feb 4, 2023
Morning I have been on prednisone for about 3 years ranging in doses from 15 to...
My CRP levels are great i am on 2mg ... great i suffer from hip and shoulder pain ... most of you will agree it is typical PMR ... , unfortunatly i live in a split level ... Does anyone is experience this level
Posted: Jan 21, 2023
Good morning, I am 16 months into PMR and down to 3 mg of prednisone and...
Good morning, I am 16 months into PMR ... My pain level is minor, but I too am ... a blessing and much preferable to pain ... have to attribute this sleepiness to PMR
An increase in pain is a cause for concern. Your reduction from 15mg to 7,5mg does...
An increase in pain is a cause for concern ... In my own experience the pain of PMR ... Bearable pain but not disabling, once ... problems, a return to a more effective level
Posted: Jan 6, 2023
Hello @mnmom1, Welcome to Connect. Several members have mentioned splitting their prednisone dosage to help with...
prednisone dosage to help with the pain ... I've had PMR twice and never tried ... level in the morning and the dosage ... changes my second time around with PMR ... which some people have along with the PMR
Posted: Dec 30, 2022
Hello @cramsey, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are having to deal with the PMR...
hear you are having to deal with the PMR ... pain. ... but I've had 2 occurrences of PMR ... recommend keeping a daily log with your level ... of pain when you wake up along with
Posted: Dec 28, 2022
Yes, hoping 2023 is a good year. When I got below 20 mg prednisone my stiffness...
prednisone my stiffness in my legs/hips and pain ... forward to new light being shed on the PMR ... start a new ( experimental) drug for pain ... report back on how/if it affected my level ... of pain.
Posted: Dec 24, 2022
My problem turned out to be #3 adrenal insufficiency which can only be established when you...
The symptoms mimic PMR so I thought ... A low cortisol level has widespread ... symptoms including muscle and joint pain ... was used to having muscle and joint pain ... and I thought it was PMR.
Posted: Dec 20, 2022
Hi @elizabethjoan, I'm sorry to hear that you are now considered a candidate for a hip...
for sure that taking prednisone at a level ... /rheumatologist diagnosed you with PMR ... short time in a tapering schedule for PMR ... and each of us handle the pain differently ... If you don't have any pain other
I had severe fatigue before diagnosis with Giant Cell Arteritis, caused by the disease and called...
#39;m off it, I'm back to normal levels ... PMR and GCA are self-limiting diseases ... I will never forget the pain and limitations