Sore shoulders and hips. Increase pred?
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I have not visited the site for some ime, feeling fairly well. Diagnosed two years ago with GCA, started on 40mg pred, now reduced to 2mg. Developed painful shoulders, hips and legs, mainly at night. Should I increase pred, or is this something else altogether?
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You said your blood work in November was ok. That doesn't mean it would be ok today. It is unlikely you would have pain on both sides in the major muscles that are affected by PMR.
I would ask the doctor to run ESR & CRP tests for inflammation. Or you could increase your Pred to 10-15mg for one week. If that relieves the pain, you know it is PMR. Bear in mind, some people do not have positive readings for inflammation.
I have osteoarthritis and PMR, I can generally tell one from the other, as my PMR pain is usually bi-lateral (both sides) and my arthritis is in different joints. (I have had 2 knees replaced, and one hip) now due for the other hip and right shouler.
I hope you get some resolution for your pain.
All the best,
Judy