Blood test results and trying another painkiller??
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Having been in pain with back and knees for many weeks (been on Pred 4 years, now at 10.5mg,) and rheumie sent "suggestions" to doctor that maybe it was fibro (had 20years) more than PMR causing pain. Had blood tests, also for RA (my sister has it) doctor now rang, she said very good results......CRP 1...ESR normal....indepth RA test normal...now suggests....Duloxetine....for neuropathic pain?? My doctor knows I struggle to take meds so starting on very low dose....20mg. I would appreciate any comments on this please, anyone else taking this....and hopefully it`s ok to take with pred!
i feel I`m chasing my tail to get answers, and even suggested I would pay for another opinion from another rheumie, but doctor says there`s no point because inflammatory markers show no inflammation!
Would a physio/osteopath have answers? my knees are so stiff!!
Thanks for any suggestions/comments...
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constance.de linda17563
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I've come across 3 physios who had never heard of PMR! I give up!
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karenjaninaz linda17563
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I t is not used for neuropathic pain; lyrica and gabapentin are used for that.
i suggest trying it at the lowest dose; it may take a couple of weeks for it to help. Check with your pharmacist about interaction with pred. Could your PMR be in remission and fm is rearing its ugly head now?
linda17563 karenjaninaz
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I don`t have depression....only frustration with the pain/stiffness that is restricting my life so much....it seems to stem from my lower back/pelvis and pain/ stiffness down my legs, and especially in my knees...I have to walk down stairs sideways, it feels that if I`m not careful I will rip a tendon or something in my knees....it`s difficult to explain....so obviously the "powers that be" go by test results! This is why I`m hoping maybe a physio/osteo might know?
i am going to try the Duloxetine at a low dose of 20mg at night..because I do not tolerate meds, so if feeling bad...dizzy/nausea etc, it hopefully won`t be so bad at night!
I have tried Lyrica/Gabapentin/Amytryptiline....couldn`t tolerate any of those. I`m not negative and desperately want something to ease things....but afraid I don`t hold out much hope...Thanks again
constance.de linda17563
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On Monday I go into a specialist rheumatology clinic (for the second time!!). I was in there 2 weeks last time. I'm really hoping they can help me to deal/get rid of this pesky illness.
Having very active OA, Gout and Osteoporosis doesn't help though.😡😡
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Marla0415 linda17563
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To get to the point of your question on the Duloxetine. I have taken it safely while taking my Prednisone. My RA dr wanted me to continue reducing my steroids and have my GP manage my pain while doing so. (This all backfired and I ended up on a higher dose of Prednisone!) When I went to see my GP about that she told me I have also have Fibromyalgia. She suggested Duloxetine and called it a pain modifier!?? She started me on 30mg daily eventually to 60mg I don't easily start new meds either but since at the time I was suffering from lowering the Prednisone I agreed to try it. I did not suffer any ill effects from it and I thought perhaps it helped a little. however then my inflammation markers started rising along with my pain level so they put me back to a higher dose of Prednisone. Duloxetine will not help the PMR symptoms. I felt it had helped me a little butI can't say why or how. So you see "tail chasing" !! It's just something we have to do to find the best course of action for ourselves.
Have you ever had cortisone injections in your knees or back? I have had knee issues for years and cortisone injections always did wonders for me. I now have bursitis in my hips and have had cortisone injections in them along with taking the Prednisone for PMR. It helps!
I hope you soon find relief Linda. We all know what this is like. Best wishes to you