I have been suffering with PMR for over 4 years. Started steroids 15mg to 4 mg monthly twice, then 8mg to 4mg. After which I have been on 5mg for a further 2 months and advised to stay on this dosage.I'm also now taking 20mg Methotrexate once a week. Still experiencing stiffness and pain.
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HI,
If you are still experiencing stiffness and pain on 5mg after 2 months… then you undoubtedly need more Pred.
Initially try 6mg for a couple of weeks and see if that help.. if not then you may need to follow the advice in this link for dealing with a flare -
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How long have you been on MTX? It can take months to start to work, if indeed it ever does. I think you need just a bit more pred.
I am going with Dorsett. Sounds like not enough steroids.
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