http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003 In January I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis). I was put on 60 mg prednisone and an array of other meds to help with pain, inflammation, water retention, and stomach problems from everything. I've lost Mon, 14 May 2007 16:07:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=87 Hi - I have PMR and GCA too. I'm on 60 mg prednisone too and am experiencing the same prednisone side effects as you. I have had 2 relapses when the Dr has tried to taper the prednisone down. Each time the symptoms returned more severe and required even http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=87 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:05:32 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=351 My PRM, thankfully no GCA problems, was diagnosed Dec. 2005 and I am still on Prednisone. My SED rate and meds levels were never as high as your but the symptoms you described are the same. My weight gain is mostly above my waist..sort of a mini-pregnanc http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=351 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:40:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=765 I am being tested for PMR as we speak . I have two hammer toes and I used to have terrible cramps in my calves and feet until I started taking magnesium, potassium and using celic sea salt (the kind of salt that still contains the minerals) instead of t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=765 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:35:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=767 I am thinking of doing a three week cleansing diet as outlined on www.westoaprice.org in an article by Dr Tom Cowan. I have heard before that resting the digestive system lowers pain levels. This is a perfect time of year, summertime, when we are f http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=767 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:36:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=768 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=768 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:36:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=769 CORRECTION : www.westonaprice.org http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=769 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:50:29 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=1918 Dr. Tom Cowan in San Francisco is a very good alternative medecine doc who says that much of his practice is in helping people get off of prednisone and other synthetic corticosteroids. You could call him. He has helped my husband. We are down to 3 and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=1918 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:01:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=1941 I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis) Sept. 2006, I was put on 60 mg prednisone. I've experienced the same weight gain, the moon face and also felt generally feel miserable. i was on 5mg the last few http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=1941 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:03:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=4574 Hi - I have Pmr and Fibromyalgia - my Doctor (and past Dr.'s) say I am a complicated case! This started in 1999, so I have had it for quite a while. My first experience, I was on 60mg. prednisone for 1 month, 40 for 1 month, 20 for 1 month and 10 mg. for http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=4574 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:34:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=5840 I, too, have GCA and PMR. Have been prednisone for almost 3 years. Every time I try to come down, I relapse. Currently am on 10mg daily pluse 10mg Methotrexate. Would like to compare my case with yours. bcangemi@aol.com http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=5840 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:18:23 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=18165 I was diagnosed with PMR in November. 20 mg. of prednisone took away my symptoms. I am on 9mg now. I am experiencing severe foot cramps and hand cramps. I am also experiencing PMR muscle pain in my legs. It is not as bad as when it first happened. I a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=18165 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:20:28 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=18166 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21003?item=18166