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polymyogia rheumatica treatment - hlaksji - ArchivalUser - 03-23-2010
once diagnosis is made, how long will you put pt on PO prednisone?
1. 2 weeks
2. 2 months
3. 6 months
4. until ESR is within normal range
0 - ArchivalUser - 03-23-2010
Accdg to medscape-guided by clinical response..response is expected in 48-72 hr..1 to 2 weeks...Esr trending down is helpful but not the main thing to guide you when to stop prednisone
0 - ArchivalUser - 03-23-2010
2wks with tapering dose..