Newby!

[jenerino]

Hi there,

I am new to the group. Have been on pred now for almost 3 years, having developed PMR a few weeks after my husband died and thought it was just stress! Got down to 2.5 mgs a few months ago but now back up to 4. Have been like a yo-yo for the last year. Doc tells me that I have only had 2 months where by inflammation levels have been good and just don't know why only those two months! So frustrating. Is stress a factor?

[Omanain]

I was diagnosed in April this year but luckily found this site very early on so I am quite well informed! I am in the UK and treatment and advice from professional varies very widely. I have not had my blood checked since I was first diagnosed so I don't know what my information levels are like, but I am sure stress is a major factor both in the cause of PMR and its progression. PMR last on average 6 years so I do not think a level of 4mg is high, that may just be the dose you need to keep your symptoms at bay until PMR runs its course. I am sure you will hear from much more informed members soon. Do you think your doctor is trying to get you off the pred too quickly?

[Omanain]

It seems your new thread has been posted twice Jenerino. I thought it was odd that you hadn't got any replies!!

[jenerino in reply to Omanain]

Thank you Omanain. Gosh not had your blood checked since April? Mine is being done every 6 weeks!!! x