Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 10

Thank you, as always for making such great points. We can ask about a biologic to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137495/

Discussion: symptoms present but lab markers aren't high

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 6 5:59pm

There are general recommendations and medical protocols for a Prednisone dose reduction schedule but if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136210/

Discussion: newly diagnosed

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 4 2:12pm

@hopeinal That sounds miserable. I was always advised by my rheumatologists to go back up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143660/

Discussion: Is progress being made in understanding PMR/GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 18 5:58pm

I used Dexamethasone because I had it available to me for self diagnosis. I took it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131905/

Discussion: methotrexate or kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 6:33pm

@sandiw77 Hello Sandi, I’m on hold at the moment because of other health issues I’m having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132664/

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29 7:25am

"I hate to say this - my endocrinologist said I didn't need to taper prednisone from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133354/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 30 10:54am

"Once a daily prednisone dosage of 10 mg is reached, tapering should be slowed to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134723/

Discussion: How much Prednisone to increase?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 1 8:54pm

Just as an addendum to splitting your dose. I didn't need to split my dose as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132792/

Discussion: newly diagnosed

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 29 10:19am

Sometimes I'm reluctant to say which biologic because tapering off prednisone wasn't simply a matter of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131813/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 27 2:19pm

"I don't know if it's working other than I have been able to taper. That's a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132392/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28 1:01pm

I was only taking Prednisone. The dosage was 10 mg. initially and I tapered off by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135681/

Discussion: Covid Shot and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3 3:31pm

Sorry you have joined the "club". When I was first diagnosed, I took my dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135391/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed, symptom question

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3 8:33am

It’s my understanding this is pretty common. I’ve heard of others mentioning it but the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135703/

Discussion: symptoms present but lab markers aren't high

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 3 4:09pm

Yes. I tapered down from 60 mg/day to no prednisone over several months while taking Actemra....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139434/

Discussion: Actemra and prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 10 11:21am

I wonder if it's the side effects of coming down off the Prednisone. When I came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149346/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29 2:52pm

"I had been able to reduce to 5mg a day and still have reasonable comfort, trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126388/

Discussion: Grouped Into 3 Buckets

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18 7:37pm

Pain today is 8 out of 10. Every step I take is painful. I tapered my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149767/

Discussion: Tylenol eight hour arthritis pills for joint pain?

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Posted: Sep 30 11:28am

I am now on Kevzara for 5 months after two years of being on prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151528/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced steroid myopathy?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3 11:05pm

I had done a lot of internet research on my confusing symptoms and sudden extreme level...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155987/

Discussion: PMR Diagnosis - Doctor not listening?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12 4:53pm

My GP didn't really appreciate my need for an endocrine referral until my cortisol level was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156038/

Discussion: Can anyone recommend a Rheumatologist at UCSF in San Francisco?

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Posted: Oct 12 7:07pm

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