Polymyalgia Rheumatica Questions (Page 3)

What is the difference between METHYLprednisolone and just predniSOLone (no methyl in front)?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica -are there any alternative treatments?

I dont want to take steroids so wondered has anyone found alternative treatments or diet changes that have helped..if so what were they... thank you

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Relapse and getting worse?

My husband, 56 years old, was diagnosed with PMR in May, 2015. His condition is being "managed" by both his Rheumatologist and GP. He had the most relief when he was taking 30-40mg of prednisone daily. He has been placed on methyltrexate 8mg, weekly, apx 12 weeks ago and has been tapered... read more

I have been on meloxicam 15mg for over a year for knee pain. I have had bad muscle pain and went to?

... my family doctor and he said I have polymyalgia rheumatica. My CRP level is high. Can meloxicam cause it to be high? I itch all over and have a BAD headache. The ultram does not help the pain at all. Can hardly type this. Answers please!!

Would anyone know of a rheumatologist who specializes in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) in Illinois?

Looking for a Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) rheumatologist in Chicago or surrounding areas. My husband has a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Symptoms appear to align more with PMR than RA. Any help is appreciated. ~ thank you in advance!

Polymyalgia Rheumatica sufferer?

I have been suffering from PMR for 4 years now. I was initially on prednisolone and have ended up on methotrexate (20mg weekly) via about 15 months of self injecting with tocilizumab. My ESR levels dropped to normal while taking tocilizumab but have risen again to 40 since the trial of tocilizumab... read more