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gladioli30
gladioli30

Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed for approx 7 weeks, and am on 15mg of Predisinole. Originally I went to my GP for my arthritis which had got quite unbearable, particullarly in my lower back and hands, prior to this I had started to get pains in my upper arms and shoulders. Hence my GP's investigations and diagnosis of PMR. The first few weeks were like magic, all my aches and pains dissappeared, I was cut down to 12.5mg, but had to go back to 15mg, as I was getting twinges again. Now I am back with my original back pain, which I think needs investigating. (What does anyone else out there think?). I have no doubt that I have got PMR, I have terrific night sweats which are awful. From what I have read about this it doesn't seem very good. My GP is wanting to put me on a tablet for Osteoperosis, but having read all the info on this, the side effects are putting me off. Really could do with advice and feedback please.

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  • erika59785
    erika59785 gladioli30

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    Yes, splitting the 20 mg into 10 mg at night and 10 in the morning works well for me.  I hate to wake up in the morning with PAIN and hardly being able to move.  I have to get my granddaughter to school!!! :-)
  • erika59785
    erika59785 gladioli30

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    Hi Gladioli,

    I have the same symptoms like you....lower back pain, hands and shoulders.  I was diagnosed with PMR 3 months ago by my GP......not RA doctor....He prescribed15 mg for ONE WEEK, and then to go down to 10 mg, which was a mistake on his part.

    This was too fast.....through this website I could be informed that 10 % reduction FOR A MONTH would be the proper thing to do to avoid these awful painful flares.

    How are you doing?

    I am seeing my GP today to consult him about my very painful lower back pain.  It could be Osteo Arthritis or a pinched nerve......I don't know, but I can hardly walk with my left leg.

    Thought to share this with you.

    Erika

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