What is being replaced by the prednisone with the disease polymyalgia rheumatica? What does the body stop producing when they contract this disease?
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I was dx'd with PMR a month ago.
I was told to take 40 mgm daily. Didn't do that . Tried 20 mg daily. Pain in neck better but not gone.
Increased it to 40 mg. --Butterflies in stomache-insomnia--after 3 days of that went back on 20 mg.
Still insomnia.
Can I cut it back to a lower dose ? When can I get off it completely? I'm 78 years old and not into taking a lot of meds.
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A doc in Ireland stressed that I take the prednisone early in morning to attempt to avoid sleep problems. How about 4:30 to 7 a.m.? That was when I started getting up due to pain in various joints and muscles. Murder. I now have appreciation for what I imagine people with chronic pain to through. 15 mg low dose and symptoms are not as relieved as initial dosage. Patience.
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