PMR or Fibromyalgia?

[emmamom]

I have been told by drs that I have both PMR and FM. I am tapering my prednisone but am having a hard time determining if I have a FM or PMR flare. Do any of you have both and, if so, how do you know which is which? Thank you in advance!

[Mgt1234]

Hi, I have both fibromyalgia and PMR as well as GCA.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia first, then a year or so later with PMR and subsequently with GCA.

My maintenance dose is 10mg Prednisolone, I can’t get any lower without triggering a major flare up.

I usually don’t increase my Prednisolone at all when I am having a flare up with fibromyalgia or PMR but definitely do with GCA.

The difference for me is quite distinct but that’s because I’ve got used to it, as I was diagnosed about 15 years ago. I am sorry I can’t be more clear. Try keeping a diary of your symptoms and record timescales etc for them clearing up, that might help you to decide which is which. Stress is a major trigger as is tiredness so try relaxation techniques, I like to meditate as that helps me.

Please know you are not alone in this battle. Take care 🌹

[emmamom in reply to Mgt1234]

thank you sooooo much. back atcha.