PMR treatment without steroids - Bones, joints and muscles - Patient ...
Mar 27, 2019 · Hello, I'm new. I'm pretty sure I have PMR and have a GP appointment today. I have all the symptoms and my blood results have come back abnormal. I really do not want steroids! The …
PMR without prednisone - General health and lifestyle - Patient …
Apr 11, 2015 · Anyone out there suffering from Polymyalgia Rheumatica and treating it with alternative medicine rather than Prednisone? I think I have a mild case of PMR - bilateral arm and shoulder …
Polymyalgia steroid use. | Polymyalgia Rheumatica and GCA | Forums
Jul 9, 2012 · I also know a few people who have had PMR for anything from 7 to 10 years - I may be fat and have some other steroid side-effects but I do have a reasonable quality of life most of the time. I …
Can PMR decline over time without taking medication?
Jul 12, 2017 · PMR tends to go into remission usually after several years, although this can vary a lot. By not taking steroids you do leave yourself open to GCA which can cause blindness along with …
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms and Treatment - Patient
Dec 16, 2024 · Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) causes pain, stiffness and tenderness in large muscles, typically around the shoulders, upper arms and hips. Written by a GP.
PMR without steroids?? - Bones, joints and muscles - Patient …
Jan 8, 2010 · Hello, Has anyone managed to control or improve PMR using alternative methods (diet/supplements etc)? I have just been diagnosed with PMR. I'm 78 and already have osteoporosis …
Oral Steroids: Types and Side Effects - Patient
Oct 15, 2024 · Oral steroids (sometimes called corticosteroids) are man-made versions of steroid hormones produced by the body. They are taken by the mouth. Written by a GP.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Symptoms, and Treatment | Doctor - Patient
Dec 22, 2024 · Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition of unknown cause which is characterised by severe bilateral pain and morning stiffness of the...
Polymyalgia steroid use. - Bones, joints and muscles - Patient …
Jul 9, 2012 · I also know a few people who have had PMR for anything from 7 to 10 years - I may be fat and have some other steroid side-effects but I do have a reasonable quality of life most of the time. I …
Possible Polymyalgia Rheumatica but unable to use steroids
Jul 14, 2019 · PMR can be very painful during flares, but generally is not so severe. In some people it is manageable without steroids with NSAIDs for short-term use. The drug I was prescribed for sciatica …