Pmr

PMR and flu shots , any relationship between the two ? After getting a flu shot , I came down with this rheumatic ailment . ## I got a flu shot on 12/3/10, came down with severe stiff shoulders 12/4/10. 2 mos PT no help, then went into my hips and diagnosis is PMR. Terrible pain and immobility, am now on 30mg prednisone which barely makes it tolerable. Finally getting to see rheumatologist later this month. I did a search on flu vaccine & PMR, very surprised at how many hits.... ## According to this article from the National Library of Medicine, PMR has been known to occur after vaccination, and if you read through, you'll see that they cite it occurring more often from season influenza vaccines. The FDA also warns that the influenza vaccine may cause dizziness, headache, admini...

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Hi. My mum is a very fit 78 yr old. She has been on a very low dose of simvastatins for 17 years. She had minor aches and pains but still fit enough to walk 5 or 6 miles a day, mow her garden and dig vegetable patch. She has stopped taking the stations and is now in extreme pain... Cannot raise her arms, walks only one mile a day and feels tired. She is going to as for a blood test but has anyone heard of side effects of coming off stations? Will this pass? Any suggestions re help? This could be PMR ..... Any advice really appreciated. ## Hello, Clare! How is you mother doing? It's difficult to say what may be causing the problem, it could be PMR, or something else. Has she consulted her doctor, yet? At her age, you really shouldn't just let this go, it needs to be checked out.

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I take one hydrocodone 5/325 every night for pain and helping me sleep Can I continue taking this dose daily? ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? Only your doctor can help you decide how long you can safely take it, but many people do take it on a long-term basis for chronic pain. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are you on any other medications?

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I was treated by PMR physician for almost 2 yrs for chronic pain. Two months ago I had a negative lab result for hydrocodone. I've been taking the above 10/325 1-2 tabs every 8 hours PRN, I don't understand why the test was negative. The medical group has a zero tolerance policy, and since I was neg on a random test I've been banned from their practice, there was no discussion. They have deemed me guilty of noncompliance, insinuating that I'm giving and or selling my pain medication, which is absurd! Is there anything that I can do? I feel so very helpless. ## I was taking 7/325 hydrocodone for 4mths & had 2 negative results. I was told I could no longer get pain meds through my Dr.s office any more? Why the negative tests?

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Is it necessary that all PMR-symptoms are gone, before you reduce the dosis of Prednisone? ## If I have had a sever reaction to prednisolone / prednisone, what can I take if I have polymyalgia Rhumatica? I have many other drug allergies including morphine and codeine derivatives and other narcotics.

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IF I TAKE LOW DOSE PREDNISONE FOR PMR, HOW CAN I AVOID MOONFACE AND WEIGHT GAIN? ## Don t know if this will happen or not, but prednisone, causes rises in blood sugar, you may have to keep a check on it an may require insulin, I m no Dr. just a hillbilly, speak with your Dr. in regards to this info. ## Martha, I've been on prednisone for 4 years for Polymyalgia, starting with very high dosage, but now down to 10 mgs. per day. The moon face may have gone down a little, but I look nothing like I did before I started the prednisone. At this point, I am still puffy faced, puffy belly, puffy back, and have bruises all over my arms and hands. The least little bump causes a bruise and/or the skin to peel as the skin becomes very thin. Of course, with all the ugly side effects, depression i...

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I'm a 74 yr old male and have gained 20lbs on prednisone for PMR and my face and stomach are bloated. Dr started me on 25mg, then after 6 wks and blood wk, reduced me down to 12 1/2 mg and then symptoms returned. I went to 12mg and now 10mg. and I'm ok so far. What is the outlook for people like me on prednisone with poly myalgia rheumatica? ## Hello, Rip! How are you? The side effects you've described are common with long-term use of steroids and won't likely go away, as long as you are taking it. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, fluid retention, acne, nervousness and insomnia. Unfortunately, there aren't many other treatment options for this condition and the Prednisone is usually taken for a year or more. Have you had any im...

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