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PMR and Imuran

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I was diagnosed with PMR alittle over 2 years ago. Everytime I try to taper my dosage of prednisone, my inflammation levels increase. My Rheumy wants to add Imuran to help the inflammation and to wean me off prednisone, Has anyone here taken Imuran? Side effects?

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Hi have you asked the same question on the polymyalgia Facebook site? If so I have already answered? 😃

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