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I have had PMR for over a year. Started with 20mg Prednisone. Down to 2.5 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992276/

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

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Posted: Jan 6, 2024

It is interesting that you are off prednisone and your doctor is considering starting Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989895/

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

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Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Sounds like you were on the right track. And getting a diagnosis early is huge. People...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988463/

Discussion: PMR - possible diagnosis

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Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I am 81 years old and had a stroke in October 2022 and was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986896/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hello I was diagnosed with PMR 7 yrs ago. I started with 10 mg and always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984358/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Hi @jixster, PMR can be the pits to manage the symptoms when tapering the prednisone dose....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984233/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone and stress

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Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I would say it dials down the flare to kind of an everyday level. I resist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982930/

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

@pb50 Does a moderate dose and fast taper of prednisone result in remission of RA flares?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982924/

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I also had Covid for the first time in early Nov and my PMR symptoms were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981615/

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

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Posted: Dec 16, 2023

I have found that taking the higher dose about 2hrs before bed helps tremendously. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976308/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Dec 7, 2023

I have had PMR for some years. The up and down on sed rates and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971153/

Discussion: PMR flare at a drop from 8 to 7 mg of prednisone?

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Posted: Nov 27, 2023

PMR diagnosis late July. Tapering now from 30 to 12.5 Prednisone. Have had loose bowels/diarrhea since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971116/

Discussion: PMR: anyone have problems with diarrhea

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Posted: Nov 27, 2023

After the GCA diagnosis I started another prednisone taper and also started infusions of Actemra. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969729/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I’m a 5year veteran. Tapered myself off Prednisone x 2. I’ve never had complete relief but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961660/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

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Posted: Nov 9, 2023

I had the first Shingrix shot a month or so before PMR hit in May, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961322/

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

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Posted: Nov 8, 2023

I think PMR was the correct diagnosis when I was initially diagnosed. However, I clearly had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960069/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Hi, I am 53 and on 200 Hydroxycloroquine aka Plaquenil in the am and pm for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959319/

Discussion: PMR: Hydroxychloroquine or low dose naltrexone

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

My first time around with PMR I went back and forth between 1/2 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957795/

Discussion: Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) with PMR

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Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Physical therapy on my biceps almost set me back and gave me a mini flare. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957599/

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

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Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Welcome @johnbesaw, I think most starting doses for PMR are within the 15 mg to 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956574/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

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