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Had steroid treatment for 4 years 2 years off and now have a relapse. I have tried for about 8 weeks to try alternative treatment, diet etc, but have surrendered and started steroid treatment today. Feeling rather defeated.
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EileenH Happyand70
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There are not alternative - at least, none that work!
If it is any consolation, my friends who have had PMR twice all say it was different second time round. Mostly better - and they were also more relaxed about the pred. I don't think you should feel defeated - I think you should feel good about being pragmatic.
Happyand70 EileenH
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Thank you for your reply Eileen, It helped me to hear about your friends and felt validating for my decision.
My sister-in-law did stop taking steroids some time before the end, but think it was tough.
EileenH Happyand70
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I had 5 years of PMR without pred - I simply wasn't diagnosed, it wasn't for lack of trying! Nothing would persuade me to go back there, I'd rather have a few less years than any more like they were.
Happyand70 EileenH
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That must have been truly awful Eileen, I was only had to buy a new mattress and then a topper and feel I couldn't get down the steps, so it wasn't too long for me last time.
Have been on the med for about 6 days and am feeling miles better.
I do hope you are all right now.
EileenH Happyand70
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I flew from Munich to Denver Colarado yesterday - was knackered by the time we'd been travelling for 21 hours but after a decent night's sleep I'm fine! Pred rules!!!