Prednisolone for Polymyalgia rheumatica treatment

We have 513 consumer reports for treatment of Polymyalgia rheumatica with Prednisolone. Polymyalgia rheumatica used in 3% of cases.

Patients statistics on Polymyalgia rheumatica for Prednisolone

Female
Male

Average weight in Lbs
214.29
188.86

Average height in Ft
5′ 6″
5′ 9″

Average age
64
77

Prednisolone Circle Diagram 13 consumers of 513 reported about Polymyalgia rheumatica

  2. James P. Farnsworth says:
    4.0 rating

    Prednisolone for Polymyalgia rheumatica

    First diagnosis of polymyalgia in October 2014. After the diagnosis in the evening a dose of 25mg prednisolone. The next morning already a completely better condition, hardly any pain in the entire muscle and joint area. A new attitude to life. Dose was reduced by 2.5mg every 4 weeks with monthly blood control, especially CRP value, initially at & gt; 65mg / l, after 3 days already at & lt; 50mg / L, after 30 days CRP at & lt; 5mg / l. After 2 days hoarseness raged, which has not completely disappeared even when reduced to a maintenance dose of 7.5 mg. Renewed thrust in the NOV. 2015 with severe pain throughout the body and flu feeling despite a maintenance dose of 7.5mg. High dose, 50mg, for pain control. Positive effect within 24 hours.
    Side effects: Hoarseness
  3. Chelsea F. Phillips says:
    3.5 rating

    Prednisolone for Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Feeling of weakness in general until the afternoon, especially in the hands and legs. Weight gain 6 kg. Nocturnal sweating, as well as in all light sports activities (back training, walking). Thyroid problems, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, circulatory problems, constant malaise and susceptibility to influenza. Infection.
    Side effects: Infection-susceptibility; Respiratory complaints; Circulatory problems; Skin rash; Night sweat; Increase in weight