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Maybe you’re tapering too quickly. The multiple times that I had taken prednisone had extended tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728417/

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

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Posted: Jul 19, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR in March 2020 and was on a slow prednisone taper for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728031/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

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Posted: Jul 18, 2022

Hi @thenazareneshul, I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties with prednisone. PMR is an autoimmune disease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725544/

Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jul 10, 2022

I'm stuck between 12.0 and 12.5 with the taper and feel rotten and also quite depressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724895/

Discussion: Does or has anyone suffered depression while on Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 8, 2022

I am taking Predisone 20 mg. for 10 days, for an ear infection. Should I be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720062/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 22, 2022

Me too. Chiropractor, physio and massage and nothing was helping (of course). So frustrating and expensive....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718906/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Jun 19, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. Had been doing ok on a fairly low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718537/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

Not a tough choice for me in the future. I will NEVER get another flu vaccine!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717905/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Jun 16, 2022

On the correct dosage of Prednisone, my pain completely disappeared (20 mg). It was fairly non-existent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710351/

Discussion: What is the goal when first diagnosed with PMR?

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Posted: May 22, 2022

I agree Teri. Jaw pain stopped when I returned to 15 mg. Prednisone, just up a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710054/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2022

I feel ya. I am trying to taper down from 15 mg. Right now I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709529/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2022

Emma 32, I found that the initial high dose of prednisone did wonders for no pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709007/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2022

Welcome @doloresmacneil, Tapering off of prednisone can be a little tricky. With my first occurrence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707678/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2022

I too have balance issues. Opt for a small step ladder instead of standing on chairs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706953/

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

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Posted: May 10, 2022

Welcome @maureenw, My PMR is currently in remission but I often have the desire or urge...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706601/

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9, 2022

I’ve been searching for authoritative data on what the range is for upper level of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705683/

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2022

GCA generally is my prominent illness the headaches will show prior to any hip or shoulder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704111/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

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Posted: Apr 30, 2022

This section from the on line text "UptoDate" might help and the abstracts of the relevant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701875/

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Hi @jfannarbor, 6 years ago seems like a long time to me since your last meetup...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701451/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

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Posted: Apr 22, 2022

Hi @tricialynn, I agree with @johnbishop re it's time to have a chat with your doctor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696128/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

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