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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 24, 2023 | Replies (83)
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Do PMR symptoms worsen during Covid infection? Has anyone had to increase their prednisone during this time period? PJN

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kellerka7 | @kellerka7 | May 24, 2023

I would appreciate some responses as I tested positive last night.

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12345chris | @12345chris | May 24, 2023

I got Covid with PMR pre pred and my pain and stiffness went away when it was at its very worst. It was a very strange puzzling experience. I have seen posts saying the same.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 24, 2023

Hello @pjnewm, You will notice that we moved your post along with the responses by @kellerka7, @pjnewm and @12345chris to an existing discussion on the same topic here so that you can meet other members sharing their experiences.

--- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/coronavirus-and-pmr/

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