Pain returning
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i have had pmr for about a year and started prednisone at 15mg. I had reduced to 6 mg while taking Metholtrxate weekly. My rheumologist wanted me to reduce to 5 mg. since I have done that my shoulders, upper outer back, and collar bone area are really hurting and almost feel like burning. I have tenderness along my sternum. Prior to this, I was doing pretty well with pain from pmr under control. Not really sure what to do? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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daisylazy rrobinson75
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rrobinson75 daisylazy
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daisylazy rrobinson75
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Was diagnosed in february 2015.Rheumy wanted to put me on plaquinal after a few months but i refused and when i got to 10mg i followed the forum's advice and tapered by dsns and so far so good except for the burning .
snapperblue rrobinson75
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Hi rrobinson: Do you have a special problem with taking prednisone? If not, why does your rheumatologist want you to reduce to a specific level?
The prednisone is to control the symptoms of PMR. It does not cure it. You need it as long as the PMR is still active, which for most people is at least 2 years.
If the symptoms have returned, it seems probable that you need to stay at a higher dose. Read the "back issues" of this forum to see other patients' experience. I hope your doctor is open to discussion.
rrobinson75 snapperblue
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snapperblue rrobinson75
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I have osteoporosis. Since starting the prednisone, I have had an annual infusion of Reclast to protect my bones from calcium loss.
There are potential problems with that- and with prednisone and with chronic inflammation (which is the cause of PMR). I am mostly concerned about the vascular inflammation which is increasingly tied to rather bad stuff. This gets to be a complicated cost:benefit analysis with no obvious answer!
"Ya pays your money and ya takes your choice!"
Anhaga rrobinson75
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rrobinson75 Anhaga
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