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What is going on?!

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DebbieHurts
DebbieHurts

Has anyone had this problem: 2 years of PMR taking prednisone, at year and a half I'd gotten down to 12mg when I got a flare up that has grown no matter my pred. dose, it seems.  At 18mg my SED rate was 53 and I had lots of pain.  The dr had me go up to 20mg and take another blood test, still 53 in pain.  Now I'm starting a new pill, something for arthritis or cancer to take each day at low dose.  Why did the pred stop working for me?  I hate this pain.

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    Yes, it is kinda fun to hear your life circumstances in a humorous way.  I have had my husband in my heart, but all good memories cheer me and make me laugh sometimes.  I'm glad he and I found each other, so sorry he had to go early (at age 65).  Hopefully you all will find your "space" and peace will reign!
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