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

Posted by asklizzie @asklizzie, Mar 11, 2020

I was wondering if we were more susceptible to getting sick than others since PMR is an autoimmune disease?

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kellerka7 | @kellerka7 | May 24, 2023

In reply to @pjnewm "Do PMR symptoms worsen during Covid infection? Has anyone had to increase their prednisone during this..." + (show)

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

12345chris | @12345chris | May 24, 2023

In reply to @pjnewm "Do PMR symptoms worsen during Covid infection? Has anyone had to increase their prednisone during this..." + (show)

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.

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

In reply to @pjnewm "Do PMR symptoms worsen during Covid infection? Has anyone had to increase their prednisone during this..." + (show)

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/