Painkillers with Prednisolone

[Golf-1]

I have some slight hip and shoulder pains that may or may not be caused by PMR, I am not sure how I can tell?

I have just got back down to 8mg of Prednisolne for the second time and intend to stay at 8mg until I return from holiday.

My question is;- I am off on holiday next week and think I need to take some painkillers with me just in case, is there a preferred one that does not need prescription please?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It is usually only opiod or high dose ibuprofen, paracetamol or large quantity packs that need a script. I use 1g paracetamol here - if I run out of prescribed I have to buy 500mg dose, Not that it makes much difference, I have to pay for them here anyway!

But more important is likely to be taking plenty of pred just in case!

Where are you off to?

[Golf-1 in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you for the info, I am off to St Lucia in the Carribean, I am sure they will have Chemists but think it best I take paracetamol from here

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Golf-1]

Enjoy! Only flown over there - been to Barbados and Antigua. Barbados was best as OH was working and we stayed with the research partner in his home so saw the REAL island.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

I have some slight hip and shoulder pains that may or may not be caused by PMR, I am not sure how I can tell?

If painkillers help the pain it's unlikely to be PMR... if they do nothing for pain, it probably is PMR... so have a selection of both...

[Golf-1 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you, you two ladies look after us pretty well with your prompt and helpful replies - thank you

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Golf-1]

Have a great time..