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Is There Any Alternative Treatment Other Than Steroids?
I am 70 years of age and have high blood pressure, hypo thyroid (both of which I take medication for) and have also PMR - is there any alternative treatment for this disease other than steroids (which I have been on for approximately 1 year - down to 3 mg/day - and I still have symptoms 0 stiff joints and swollen hands?
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
For PMR, there are different treatment modalities. Corticosteroids are the drugs of choice as they can resolve symptoms completely in a good number of patients. You can use anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen once or twice daily.
Methotrexate injection is another treatment option. However, you must consult your treating physician or rheumatologist.
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Methotrexate injection is another treatment option. However, you must consult your treating physician or rheumatologist.
Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.
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