Thankyou

[Kazm04]

Thank you all for your replies . I don't know where to start I'm finding it really difficult to live with the pain that I have everyday. I'm on a lot of medication so I really shouldn't feel the pain as much as I do. I try and keep.going but I'm struggling.

[piglette]

If you are taking steroids you should reduce the majority of the pain of PMR so you can live your life again. What other things are you taking medications for?

[jinasc]

I know you are new and it can be a bit daunting but will you please follow this link and read it, then fill in your profile. It is so helpful to people when they are answering an questions you ask and makes it easier to give you a good answer.

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

Thank you.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

You don’t say what dose you are on at the moment- or what other health issues you may have which may be hampering things.

Are you still at work or trying to continue life as normal?

We need a bit more info which is why I asked in your first post post and jinasc has asked in her reply to this one to please complete your profile/bio.

[Koalajane]

are you taking steroids for PMR as you should not have the pain you mention. Please tell us more about yourself

[PMRpro Ambassador]

You will only get pain relief if you are taking the correct medication and at the correct dose. Just as a bucket of water won't put out a house fire, too low a dose of any medication won't do its job. But before we can help any more than saying that - we need information.

[Joblogg]

hello , I am also in the same boat , pain and early morning stiffness incredible , also the weakness is awful . I have tried gentle stretches, 3 times a day . I think it is helping, I can’t manage without pain relief. I hope you can find some relief

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Joblogg]

It sounds as if you may not be on enough pred - and splitting the dose may be needed. But if painkillers help - it may not be PMR.