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i was diagnosed about 2 months ago with PMR, after undergoing tests to rule out more serious things. After diagnosis, Dr had me read up on it, and my symptoms fit the bill exactly.  The cortisone riot injection and began Pred, 10mg AM and PM, gave me about 75%relief by the next day. Then about 3 weeks Dr began a weaning, 1mg per week in PM.  I then developed severe left hip pain, could hardly walk, again!  Injection, good again !  Now, 2 weeks, severe right hip pain!  Dr put me back up to 6mg PM, still on 10 mg AM. I had been SO active, line dance, walking 4-5 miles a day, now, hard to grocery shop or go up and down stairs. Tired, depressed, no one has heard of this, weight gain, puffy, blotches on lower arms!  I am 73, white female.  I would love to hear from others and how they deal, and that I have something to look forward to?  I don't know if Dr has cut me back to soon? Or exactly where to turn?  Thank you for any replies, Judy, USA

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