Polymyalgia Rheumatica

[Reethebeat]

Hallo there, Ive got polymyalgia rheumatic, now down to 3 pred a day. But shoulder pain has really kicked in, and I now have elbow pain the same side. Any comments would be welcome, didnt think the elbow pain would be related. Thanks for reading this.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I assume you mean 3mg - not 3 tablets? It could be even though when pain is one sided it is less likely - one way to find out might be to go back to 5mg for a day or two and see if it helps - you can go straight back to 3mg if it doesn't.

But pred does have a side effect of weakening ligaments and maybe you've strained your shoulder and it's affecting your elbow. Have you tried to carry or lift anything heavy with that arm?

[Reethebeat in reply to PMRpro]

Hallo, thank you for replying. Yes done hoovering under the bed and cleaning cooker. Probably too much too soon. Will try 5 mg and see if that helps. I never thought of weakening ligaments. Much appreciated for your advice.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Reethebeat]

One would be too much for me - both would have me in a crumbling heap!

[Reethebeat in reply to PMRpro]

Yes I know, so active in the past, and now for 4 years, doing something and then trying to rest the next day to make it up. Yet people say how well you look dont they. Unless its obvious people have no idea.

[Mrsd12f in reply to Reethebeat]

The cooker is a killer at the best of times!

[SheffieldJane]

Ditto 👀

[CT-5012]

Hi Reethebeate,

The cooker and vacing under the bed, not even in the same week. No one sleeps under the bed and the heat in the oven kills most bugs. Sit down and have a rest you have more than earned it. Hope the pain is a little better by now.💐