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Hi All,
I've been on 6 mg of prednisone now for 7 weeks. It's been going well, except for recently. The last few days, I've been very sore, in the usual places for PMR. My question is, does this sound like a flare up, or just the winter creeping in on me. And can flare ups happen without tapering?
Thank you all again for your caring of strangers.
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Michdonn patricia43291
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Patricia, before being diagnosed with PMR I tried all the over counter pain killers none of which worked. My PCP listened to my story. Call me the next morning prescribed Prednisone 20 mg and in 24 hours I had some relief. If I hurt myself, which I continueto do I take Ibuprofen, my latest escapade oxycodone. But I stay on my Prednisone regiment, to control the PMR. Always thinking positive with a smile.🙂
ptolemy Michdonn
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It is suggested that Pred and Ibuprofen should not be taken together as they are contra indicative. Oxycodone is OK with pred but not something you want to take too much of!