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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 27 8:38am | Replies (1879)Comment receiving replies
Hello Ethan, I just joined Mayo clinic connect, so I guess I am a member of this group now? As a background, I was diagnosed four years ago with Giant Cell Arteritis. It is an autoimmune disease and a cousin to PMR. With high doses of Prednisone for 2.5 years, and tapering gradually, I was able to function more normally. Now, in the past month, I feel like my symptoms are returning, but without the high fevers of giant cell arteritis. I just made an appt. with my rheumatologist in a few days, so hopefully she will have some answers for me.
I am so glad there are groups like this one, because I now I will have a lot of questions. Thank you,
Pam H.
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Welcome new members @pam52 and @ajmencke.
Pam, I'm glad you found this group too. Fire away with your questions. Members will share their experiences. Have you seen your rheumatologist in the meantime. I'll be anxious to hear what you learned and your treatment plan is.
@ajmencke, that's a tough spot to be regarding PMR and the vaccine. Good for you for continuing to take precautions as you weigh when or if to get the second shot. You may wish to join the discussion here:
- COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-booster/
- PMR and Corona Virus (COVID-19) vaccine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-corona-virus-vaccine/