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What I meant by the pain setting in is when my doctor had me go from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910338/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I started MXT about two months ago. I’ve been on prednisone since December. Started at 40mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909890/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was diagnosed in 2020 with PMR by my family doctor. He treated me for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910857/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis in 2020 with a biopsy near my temple. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923217/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Once you taper off the prednisone, how long will you need to be on the methotrexate?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923324/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Sep 3, 2023

back to the beginning for me It was Thanksgiving 2018. I got up that morning or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923166/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 2, 2023

After about 3 months on prednisone without a return of symptoms, mild tightness in shoulder and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924547/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I am looking for a creative taper that I read on here somewhere. New dose for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925594/

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 7, 2023

I'm sorry you have an autoimmune condition. I was diagnosed with PMR at the age of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925245/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: Sep 6, 2023

I was never diagnosed with GCA but Actemra was offered to me almost 5 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925365/

Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

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Posted: Sep 6, 2023

That's great news @mach92! I would keep trying to taper the dosage of prednisone if possible....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150891/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: May 8, 2017

My doctor started me on 15mg prednisone for 14 days with a prescription to fill of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896680/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2023

@vellen and @emo, It definitely makes sense and puts the emphasis on listening to your body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896612/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2023

Hi there- So sorry to hear about your pain, and the hair loss. I'm not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897058/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Jul 17, 2023

It must be difficult having been on prednisone for such a long time @gaylerenee. You might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897865/

Discussion: Weaning off long term use of prednisone.

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Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Hi @dadcue, I struggled my first time around with PMR and had a good discussion with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919146/

Discussion: Does adrenal insufficiency with unregulated inflammation cause flares?

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Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I have had good results from prednisone in managing the joint pain & stiffness but muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918476/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 25, 2023

Nancy here. I am 51 and have had PMR for 3 years and did the prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69251/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Apr 29, 2012

About tapering: I am now down to 12.5mg, having started at 20, then 30, then 25,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889807/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Welcome @limbmaker, It sounds like you could be tapering a little too much too fast. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922443/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

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