PMR

Wendy28

Hi all

I'm a newbie, being diagnosed with PMR (Poly Myalgia Rheumatica) really struggling with everything at the minute. Just started some steroid treatment today & have to go for blood test in 2 weeks.

Has anyone else been on steroids & how are you getting on with them?

Tom

Welcomed to the forum, @Wendy28. Here you will a friendly crowd who have a wealth of experience to share.

You have just received a diagnosis of PMR and have just started on steroid treatment. Your feel you are struggling with everything, a not unsurprising reaction. Here are some links to information on out website:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica-pmr/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/steroids/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator.