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Rheum believes it is PMR. Cortiz. Shot/Shoulder

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Took cortizone shot yesterday, left arm yesterday. Not much better. Both arms hurt.

Waiting for result of blood test,

Very painful -- shouldets, arms.

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It takes several days for a joint to settle down after a steroid injection. Don't be downhearted.

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Angela123

They should have put you on 15mgs Prednisolone. That's the standard dose to control PMR. I was pain free within 24 hours. Angela.

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