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I realize there is probably no answer..just your body dealing with PMR

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Feeling the same ..pretty darn good on 15 mgs

Pred..feeling the same as I did Sept 1st as I do Oct 1st CRP Sept 1st 4..perfect ...CRP Oct 1st 14

Bizarre no changes..same dose feel the same

Why???

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CRP isn't PMR-specific - have you had a cold? Bronchitis? Did they also check the ESR, what is it doing?

A single raised vaue shouldn't result in a kneejerk increase in the dose - repeat in a couple of weeks to see if the rising trend is continuing.

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No I agree and I have not had any colds or infections ...so for sure increasing it is not even on my radar ..the stiffness is really not a huge worry I was just curious about how erratic the CRP can be

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