Rheumatic polymyalgia blood sedimentation factor can be normalized after the dose can be gradually reduced, usually also need to take medication for 1 to 2 years.
Rheumatic polymyalgia patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to take a small dose of glucocorticoid drug therapy, most of the patients disease can be quickly relieved, such as muscle pain symptoms, fatigue symptoms, such as reduced or disappeared, the test shows that the blood sedimentation factor is normal. The dosage can be gradually reduced for further maintenance, and maintenance medication is usually required for 1 to 2 years.
Generally maintain 1 to 2 years time, some patients can stop the drug. However, in a small number of patients, discontinuation of the drug may lead to a relapse of the disease, and it is necessary to continue treatment with other drugs. Reducing the dosage too early, too fast or stopping the medication too early are the main reasons for the relapse of the disease, and it is recommended to reduce the dosage or stop the medication correctly under the guidance of the doctor.
Rheumatic polymyalgia patients need to take medication after the blood sedimentation is normal for how long, you can go to the hospital to consult the rheumatology and immunology department of professional doctors, follow the doctor’s instructions for the correct use of drugs.