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PMR and pain levels
PMR and pain levels ... I was diagnosed with PMR the end of ... I have stiffness and pain (5-6 level ... The side effects (weight gain, A1C levels ... set of just live with the morning pain
Last active: 7 hours ago
Do CPR and SED rate numbers correspond to pain levels?
and SED rate numbers correspond to pain ... levels? ... I was newly dxed with PMR about 3 weeks ... I still have pain, especially early ... levels?
Last active: Mar 1 9:28pm
completed trial for Timed Release Tablet Prednisone in PMR-
Patients complain of stiffness and pain ... peaks in the morning with very low levels ... TRT) prednisone reduced morning IL-6 levels ... In PMR, IL-6 levels are high. ... conducted within our department, IL-6 levels
Last active: Jun 17, 2023
Precursor symptoms to PMR?
Precursor symptoms to PMR? ... I was diagnosed with PMR a month ago ... struggling for almost a year with left leg pain ... area) that referred to my knee, very painful ... some kind of precursor, or very low level
Last active: Jan 26 7:54am
Prednisone and blood glucose levels
Prednisone and blood glucose levels ... I was recently diagnosed with PMR and ... almost eliminated the inflammation/pain ... but my BG levels have skyrocketed thus ... about the significant increase in BG levels
Last active: Feb 16, 2023
The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?
starting on 15mg of prednisolone for PMR ... I'm now at 8mg and the pain has ... returned after practically no pain, ... It's at tolerable levels but disappointing ... after having been pain free.
Last active: Feb 24 7:53pm
Polymyalgia, Covid Infection, Anti-Virals
my vulnerable status and have had PMR ... Pain levels from PMR over the 12 months ... PMR pain didn’t seem much different ... PMR is very variable in its manifestations
Last active: Nov 24, 2022
Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) with PMR
red blood cells (macrocytosis) with PMR ... ENLARGED BLOOD CELLS. 50%+ of all PMR ... After 3 years of continuous PMR pain ... I am pain free!!! ... blood cells have shrunk to near normal levels
Last active: Nov 21, 2023
Recently diagnosed, symptom question
have been recently diagnosed with PMR ... wake up around 6 am with some low level ... feel my body tightening up and the pain ... level drops and remains low till next ... Is it typical for pain to increase over
Last active: Sep 7, 2024
Questioning PMR diagnosis
Questioning PMR diagnosis ... swollen and right should had sharp pain ... Rheumatologist diagnosed PMR after blood ... am struggling to keep blood glucose levels ... of hand and shoulder stiffness and pain
Last active: Nov 8, 2022
Confused about PMR symptoms
Confused about PMR symptoms ... I was diagnosed with PMR in August by ... is not a symptom is PMR and it must ... for the appointment and she said my levels ... and my 60 year old brother also has PMR
Last active: Mar 19, 2024
PMR symptoms worse in winter? Seasonal?
PMR symptoms worse in winter? ... My PMR was finally diagnosed in January ... pelvic, hip, upper arm and shoulder pains ... noted are again present in increased levels
Last active: Dec 5, 2024
PMR and Fatigue. Interesting study
PMR and Fatigue. Interesting study ... fatigue Weakness Body aches Joint pain ... any inflammatory disease associated pain ... seems to be under-recognized with PMR ... diagnosis appears indicative of fatigue levels
Last active: Sep 27, 2024
PMR & Statins
PMR & Statins ... research out the possible connection of PMR ... concern that statins “might” cause PMR ... however, it is hard to sort out what is PMR ... level from 3 mg to zero.
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
PMR and Hand issues
PMR and Hand issues ... knows stuff), but am pretty sure that PMR ... I have this new level of pain that I ... to sleep so bad at night that the pain ... fatigue on top of fatigue on top of pain
Last active: May 25, 2024
Anyone had a similar experience?
false starts I was diagnosed with PMR ... level was. ... scale) depending on my level of activity ... I have had no pain meds in two years ... tells me he doesn’t believe I have PMR
Last active: Feb 25, 2024
PMR and RA
PMR and RA ... My Sediment level, and CRP were very ... I was then diagnosed with PMR. ... He said I did not have PMR, or RA. ... went back to see my PCP, My Sediment level
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Feb 11, 2023
My wife has autoimmune disease. She has inflammation in legs and arms.
Sjogrens, Lupus, Hashimotos) cause pain ... her rheumatologist and she ruled out PMR ... show very high sed rate and creatine levels ... She was finally referred to a pain management
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Oct 28, 2023
Revisit the 'PMRandIL6' site _PMR needs NEW FACES of patients
Revisit the 'PMRandIL6' site _PMR ... of prednisone to have your cortisol levels ... The lab value for your cortisol level ... the challenges and opportunities of PMR ... The pain/stiffness part is too bizarre
Last active: Jun 18, 2023
How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.
How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR ... my body to adjust to a manageable level ... At first it was going ok but now my pain ... level has gone up. ... it’s actually something related to PMR
Last active: Jul 9, 2024