sore neck

[Harrywogan]

don't know if I should go back up for a few days,anybody else have this problem xx

[piglette]

Have you tried taking a pain killer to see if it helps? If it does help it probably is not a PMR problem. If it does not help it possibly is a PMR problem.

[Harrywogan in reply to piglette]

Thanks piglets x

[squashie in reply to Harrywogan]

It was the first sign I recognised when I had a recurrence post Covid. I'd certainly try a bit extra. In my case I needed to go back to 3mg and that worked fine.

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I've had a painful neck and shoulder for quite a while. Hubby rubs Volterol in for me and I take a couple of paracetamols and all good....so obvs not PMR which I'm thankful for as I reduce,

[jinasc]

When you say 'sore' - can you describe it a bit better please. Is is pain, does it come and go etc.

[Harrywogan in reply to jinasc]

Hi jinasc, no always seem to be first sign of pmr showing its self and sometimes I leave it to long .take care Harry

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Harrywogan]

Well if you can’t pinpoint any other cause maybe try an extra mg or two over next few days

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Depends what is causing it doesn't it? Have you been sitting in a draught - a fan because of the heat for example? Or sleeping awkwardly, new pillows, Or carried something heavy, done some gardening.

[Harrywogan in reply to PMRpro]

Also think it's first sign of inflation for me but don't want to rush to increase and the iam in a flare x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Harrywogan]

Inflation?? Or inflammation? If it is your main signal for inflammation in PMR don;t ignore it for too long - if you do you might end up having to go up even higher when you do give in.

[Harrywogan in reply to PMRpro]

Will do,just hate to go up lol xx

[Harrywogan in reply to PMRpro]

My spelling shocking,but wearing glasses would help,lol x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Harrywogan]

Though to be fair - inflation out of inflammation is understandable! Happens to me all the time - which is why so many of my posts say last edited by PMRpro!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to PMRpro]

Ditto …Dashed predictive text! 😂🤣

[Harrywogan in reply to DorsetLady]

Hi DorsetLady, regarding sore neck ,took 2 mg extra and neck 90% better will do same tomorrow and thu and go back to 4 and a half xx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Harrywogan]

Okay, well that’s good to hear neck’s improved, but maybe give it a couple more seats at increased dose just to be on safe side.

[Harrywogan in reply to DorsetLady]

Hi DorsetLady, been on 2 extra mg of pred for 4 days feel so much better not sure if I should stay at 6 for 10 days before I drop back to 4 or stay there for 2weeks. HARRY

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Harrywogan]

If good improvement 10 days will probably be fine -but the extra 4 won’t make any difference in dropping back down. So see how you feel at day 10 then make your decision -and hope all goes well.

[Harrywogan in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks again lol x

[Harrywogan]

Thank you so much. X