SHOULD I GO UP

[Jampel]

I started my 20mg of prednisone 2days ago. I’m still quite achy. Although I can get by during the day. . Should I try going up a little or just be patient and see if I need a couple more days?

To get in touch with my doctor who doesn’t seem to know as much as I do because I’ve had this before a few years ago I don’t think is the answer

I do remember it being like a miracle, one day I had pain and the next day I didn’t

Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

I’d be inclined to give it another few days. For some it does work within hours -but not for everyone..

..and many find that when they get it a second time it doesn’t always replicate the first time.

[Jampel in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you for the great advise DorsetLady

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Everyone I know who has had PMR twice says that each episode was different - so whereas they responded quickly to pred in one, in another it took longer. If you already have had relief with the 20mg after only 2 days, I'd say that was good and you should give it at least a week. Are you sure you aren't doing more because you feel better? And bear in mind - this time you are a bit older!

[Jampel]

thank you for your advice. It certainly is different what I can remember. Yes, I have had some relief and I will keep going with the 20mg. And I am 9 years older and it certainly is making a difference! Thank you

[Flivoless]

When I was first diagnosed with PMR I was started on the normal 15mg, it didn't work so went to 20mg that also didn't work, so was put on 25mg which gave the blessed relief.

[Jampel in reply to Flivoless]

Thank you for your rely. Hope you are doing better

[paulst955]

When I started on 20mg it took 2 weeks for full relief this 24 hour cure is not for everyone

[Jampel in reply to paulst955]

That makes me feel better. Starting to get better now. Thanks so much for your reply