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Can PMR cause fevers?

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I've been here before with question about fever that starts around 6-7 pm goes upto 100-101 and is normal again in AM.The sweats have almist gone but fever has remained since flare 2 wks.ago.No other symptoms and I feel OK until temp rises.I was decreasing pred from 8mgs in Feb and was doen to 6mgs when second flare after dentist 2 wks ago.A week after flare started went up to 6.05mgs but now notice back and shoulders aren't happy and wonderingif I need to go back up to 7 mgs even 8 and start all over again.I'm frustrated and need your advice. I learn much more here than from drs. I so appreciate all your help.

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It can but it is unusual - more likely with large vessel vasculitis or GCA. But the rest does make it sound as if there might be a flare hatching.

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ancientprune in reply to PMRpro

I'm convinced It was a flare because the sweats are gone but aches in back,arms and shoulders want to return.so I increased pre from 6.5 to 7mgs yesterday and willgo back to 8 mgs and start taper all over again if necessary

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It may be you have got to your destination - you aren't tapering relentlessly to zero - you are looking for the lowest effective dose. Not the same thing at all.

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I don't know what kind of work you had done at the dentist, but you may have a low grade infection. Check in with the dentist to have them take a look.

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ancientprune in reply to GOOD_GRIEF

I know I'm being a pain and I apologize but I'm baffled.about a feverthat lasts from evening until morning and goes away until evening again.I did take anti-biotics,the sweats are gone,I'm fine during the day but wiped out when fever returns.I upped my pred from 6mg to 6.5mgs 2 wks ago and went to 7mg yesterday as my back,arms and shoulders were acting up.Do I need to increase pred again?Thank you for being patient with an OLD lady who is wondering what to do. Thank you more than you will know

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You might find this interesting:

blog.swedish.org/swedish-bl...

and this is aimed at professionals - but still understandable

patient.info/doctor/fever-a...

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ancientprune in reply to PMRpro

Thank you for the articles I found most informative.I'll present some info to my rheumy and see what he says tho I'm pretty sure he will not like it.I'll ask him how much to increase pred before I have 3 teeth pulled next month and if he brushes me off I'll look for a new doc.

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GOOD_GRIEF

You're not a pain. This is why the community exists.

But unless it's too hot in your house after a summer day and as a result, your body temperature is raised, a low-grade fever generally indicates a viral or bacterial infection.

If it was me, I'd check with the dentist first, since whatever treatment you had may be the source of the trouble. If that doesn't pan out, I would get in touch with a doctor.

In the meantime, make sure you're drinking enough water to stay hydrated, and do what you can to cool down the house at night.

Sorry I don't have any other suggestions, but don't ignore this.

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ancientprune in reply to GOOD_GRIEF

Thank you so much for the reply.I do think it was a flare since I didn't know yo increase the pred before having a tooth yanked and a previous filling causing more pain than childbirth.He did give me anti-biotics and told me to use Advil even though he knew I was using pred.Only took Advil 4-6 times and after all that died down I'm left with this evening fever.Upped the pred from 6mgs to6.5 but arms ,legs and back started to protest so 2 days ago I went back up to 7mgs.Thanks so much for your advice,Docs don't know all I've learned on this forum.When I mentioned something I saw here my rheumy poo-pooed it and said snybody can say any thing they want on line

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