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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MargaretR" data-source="post: 2202989" data-attributes="member: 157443">Hello34SouthI’m sorry to read of your Pmr, it really is an unpleasant condition. As you can read earlier in this thread, I started with it about 13 Yeats ago. There are alternative treatments that I know of. Methotrexate and leflumonide. My rheumatologist tried them both, but I couldn’t tolerate either.Shortly after I wrote the post earlier in the thread I saw a different rheumatologist as I was having increasingly painful symptoms. My diagnosis was changed to a new rheumatologist  and my diagnosis was changed to rheumatoid arthritis.  (I’m told it is possible to have both at once).  She prescribed methotrexate and has been trying and failing to get me off prednisolone. I had an almighty flare a month ago which got my feet and hands. The rheumatology nurse wanted to inject me with prednisolone, but the last time they tried that I was very ill, blood sugar levels sky high, and narrowly avoided hospitalisation.  I’m afraid I took 20 mg of prednisolone instead of 10 mg so I know she won’t be pleased. Despite having increased my dose my blood sugar level has  stayed between 4.7 and 5.6 first thing in the morning, so it can be ok. But, we are all different, we need to follow our meters. However, I’m type 2, not type 1. Can I suggest that you look at PMRGCAUKpmrgca.co.uk. There is a comprehensive website, but I couldn’t remember its proper address when I googled Pmr as it was buried. When I found it it was clearly active, and up to date. If you look at The link to Our Services you will find a link to Forums. I had a quick look but couldn’t see anything about Type 2, but I expect a question ther would bring replies. good luckmargaret</blockquote>

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