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My husband also has it. He had the injection, which helped for a few years. Now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762507/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

@jeff97 My uveitis flares were mostly unilateral. The majority of the flares were only in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519723/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper Stories

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4 4:34pm

Me too. When I was having a bad day the veins on the back of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093662/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

My PCP is starting me on Meloxicam this week for inflammation. It is a non-steroidal anti...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092348/

Discussion: treatment of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Hello @ctjpmarie, @sharonanng, and @dadcue. You will notice that we moved the discussion started by @ctjpmarie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805447/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Thank you. It makes me feel better. When she said hand or wrist pain is not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958652/

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@scardycat, the injection IS painful, but that pain gets better. My hand overall is less painful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/81403/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

I wonder if the PMR has anything to do with it. On the other hand the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356841/

Discussion: Length of time with pmr and multiple autoimmune disorders

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2025

I was diagnosed three weeks ago. Taking 20 mg Prednisone in am. When I have pain,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288578/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24, 2025

I am happy to that after one dose of Prednisone yesterday, I have started to unlock....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667996/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 5, 2022

Hi @oldkarl — I am doing pretty much the same thing when it comes to washing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179437/

Discussion: Prednisone, PMR, and Colds

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 1, 2018

Can you give me few tips on the change of diet example For breakfast I read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869679/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2023

I forgot about posting this. Has anyone started Rinvoq for GCA? https://www.rinvoqhcp.com/giant-cell-arteritis -------------------------- Rinvoq isn't a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350506/

Discussion: FDA approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 17, 2025

Thanks for the additional information @paulinef. I have not seen any information about a reaction caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155414/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2017

I had covid on New Year’s Eve2021 and starting around 6 months later, a floodgate of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842973/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

I do the hand exercises from Mayo link below and some of the things from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137611/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 27, 2017

My hand surgeon said it would depend if the ends of the tendon could be found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030615/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I was able to get down to 7 mg of prednisone. I do have some pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628444/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2021

I have experienced pain in ALL my joints except, curiously, my neck and ankles. Since starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508120/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17 12:37pm

@murphy2370 I can relate to everything especially how PMR roared back when I reached 7 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445600/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 23, 2025

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