PMR diagnosis

Posted 10 years ago, 6 users are following.

KarenG3

I was diagnosed with PMR in Feb. I have been taking 8 mgs of Pred daily (split into 4mgs twice daily). My symptoms have been manageable, but just below the surface until 2 days ago. My left hip has been so painful I have been completely immobilized. Pharmacist recommended increasing dose to 20 mgs until symptoms under control and then gradual reduction. I do feel somewhat better after increasing today's dose of 20 mgs still have pain but can hobble around my house. I have been reading everything I can about PMR/Pred constantly but still feel like I have no clue as to best practices for managing this condition and meds. Why the sudden and random dibilitating pain? While I feel better, I do not like the idea of taking 20 mgs of Pred. Any feedback welcome. Thanks you. Karen

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david14272 KarenG3

Posted 10 years ago

Like you i have not been on pred for a long time ,but brilliant advice from the Girls+ on this& other forums is so far keeping me on track, also like you 2 days after starting on 15mg i was up & away walking and gardening,BIG Mistake plus big lesson learnt, Do a bit and rest.I tend just to use Dr for bloods and med.Has for splitting your dose wot works for one?.It has been raining on off all day hence no pottering.

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PMR diagnosis

KarenG3

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