thanks, Rich. Best to you.
Dan
Barbara,
Somewhat similar to Danrower I had to go through 3 rheumys before my GP (actually a physicians assistant) agreed to write pred prescriptions for me whenever I need them. The tipping point was when, during a consultation, she said that I had educated myself better about PMR, was more current on research info and understood Pred reduction better than she did. This was when I'd asked her for a consultation and explained that I'd dumped rheumy #3 and why.
Like Danrower, I think the trick is finding a doctor who realizes that you really do have a good understanding of PMR and Prednisone and can handle the dose adjustments, reductions and occasional increases. However, it requires persistence to find a doctor that will let you direct most of your own treatment and prescriptions. It can require a lot of diplomacy too.
Nicely described, Raven.
My carpal tunnel like, painful thumbs and wrists, I have blamed on over use, like weeding.
I was remembering the study which shows patients given control of their own painkillers when post-op in hospital will actually take LESS morphine than would be prescribed, We do know our own bodies best and we won't take more pain relieving medication than we need, given a chance to find the right level.