First dose of pred today

[SudsSuds]

I have made a few postings recently about my probable returning PMR. I took my first 10mg dose of pred this morning following the recurrence of symptoms and although not quite a spectacular as my very first dose about 3 years ago I am about 80% better. It took about an hour to have some effect - it started with a tingling in my legs as they loosened up. By lunchtime 3 hours in or so, I was moving much more freely and virtually pain free especially my legs and quite a bit in my shoulders. I feel it's a little bittersweet as I was hoping it was not my PMR back but the pred working pretty much confirms it has unfortunately revisited me. Better the devil you know maybe.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Think you have your answer, and yes in the great scheme of things , there are a lot worse illnesses than PMR.

Hope the pain relief continues..

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Blessed relief - quite impressive even if it wasn't as good as the first time.

You are ahead of the game this time - you know the pitfalls and you will probably get lower fairly easily. And you know where we are.

[SudsSuds in reply to PMRpro]

I definitely know where you are and will be checking out tapering regimes in particular before my next appt. Many thanks.

[Bcol]

As already said, sad it's back but at least you have your previous experience to guide you. I wouldn't be tempted to start tapering too soon, give the 10mg a good few weeks to get everything back under control.

[123-go]

An unwanted visitor for sure but as others have said one to deal with knowledge gained previously. Wishing you all the best.

We used to sing this 👇 in school assemblies. Substitute “PMRGCAUK” for “you”. I hope it cheers you up 🙂:

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