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Hurting, Tired, Sore

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dan06143
dan06143

Hi,

I am a 51 year old male and have had "PMR" for over 3 years. It got so bad I almost ended up in a wheelchair before they figured it out. I was able to get down to 3mg of pred but then the flare ups started and I have never been able to get full relief. My pain is the same all day long where I have read and heard that most PMR patients are sore in the morning and gets better as the day goes on. My blood inflamtion markers where the highest my doctor has seen. Mostly in my shoulder, wrists and lower back. I am suffering and don't know what to do. Daily task sometimes are a problem. It is hard because I don't think people understand how much pain I am in all the time. I can't take this anymore. Any advice, therapies, medications besides pred that you may have found relief with????

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  • Jan20533
    Jan20533 dan06143

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    Hi Dan

    What were your blood inflammation levels at - ESR? It is difficult when no one knows what you're experiencing, thats why this is a great forum & release.

    Jan

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