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I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (43)
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@veronicamac

Iv'e never heard of a steriod sparing medication. I will look into this, thank you.

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DadCue | @dadcue | 6 hours ago

For Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), steroid-sparing medications are used to reduce the need for long-term, high-dose corticosteroids and their associated side effects. Common options include but not limited to:
methotrexate
leflunomide
azathioprine

These are by prescription only. Most doctors will try them if you are unable to taper off Prednisone within a year or two.

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