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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (15)
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@celpil

Hi,
I am new to this group and have to admit I’m a bit skittish, I am not a joiner. I have been enjoying reading all of your comments because there is a void in info about PMR. I have been recently been diagnosed 4/25 with a new rheumatologist after being in the care of one who diagnosed RA, and never really told me anything for 14 yrs. Any way I am on 15mg and I will b starting my taper on 6/16. I am anxious😬

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Mike | @dadcue | 5 days ago

Welcome ... no need to be skittish. We all seek information and you never know what you may learn.

It is interesting that you were diagnosed with RA before PMR was diagnosed. Were you ever on Prednisone for RA? I was diagnosed with another type of inflammatory arthritis for 20 years before PMR was diagnosed.

I thought my rheumatologist was changing my diagnosis to PMR instead of inflammatory arthritis. Then she explained how it was "unfortunate" that I had PMR in addition to inflammatory arthritis.

I knew a lot about inflammatory arthritis and Prednisone before PMR was diagnosed but I knew nothing about PMR. I think the more you learn the better it will be so don't be afraid to ask questions.

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