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[betty1943]

Would it be beneficial for me to request a rheumy appt?

Been on preds for16 months got down to 1mgm.

Having prob. with my knees don't know if it's arthritis.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

If you have got down to 1mg after 16 months I'd not bother! That is a very short time to get to such a low dose. The pred will also have masked other aches and pains, especially a bit of osteoarthritis or other knee wear and tear. It also takes some months for your body to get over the pred - some people reckon up to a year. Was it better at 2mg? Those are very low doses.

[betty1943 in reply to PMRpro]

No I don't think so maybe I am am just getting used to the low dose.

I think you are right about the wear and tear. I do have some osteoarthritis.

Thank you for your thoughts on appts to rheumy.

[piglette]

PMR can be managed at a primary care level I would have thought if you have got that far. In fact a rheumie is possibly useful at diagnosis time and getting people sorted out if they have problems. I am sure an awful lot of people never see a rheumie.