Ida
Hi Shar- Wow! Glad to hear from you, but sorry to hear your PMR may have turned into RA. How are you feeling on 10 mg of Prednisone? Do you have joint pain as well as muscle pain? It must be rough to have both. I have been on 9 mg of Prednisone since Dec., but on April 1, just began a taper to 9/8 mg until June 1. My Rhem. slowed the taper. Prior to this April taper I had few aches and almost felt normal, but within a week of the taper the old thigh pains, fatigue returned. Also, the Prednisone has caused my ocular eye pressure to increase (could turn to Glaucoma) and my bones are thinning, despite taking Calcium. My Rhem said Prednisone breaks down muscle and that is why exercise is important for everyone taking Prednisone. I try- in the bad weather I walked the mall (so far only spent $110). Now that the weather is better I will try my street again. I sure hope you begin to feel better soon. It's wishful thinking, but maybe the spring and summer weather will help you feel better. And maybe with the new medication you can finally get off Prednisone. Please keep me posted on how you are doing. Take care, Ida