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Hi @ctjpmarie, After being diagnosed with PMR, my rheumatologist started me on 20 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801890/

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

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Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I had a condition that was was called “prednisone responsive” but only if I took a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799370/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Just 6 weeks into prednisone, I am wondering about the relationship between PMR (the disorder) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799063/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Jan 19, 2023

My rheumatologist put me on Fosamax for my bones as soon as I started prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797245/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I am at 15 months and struggle to get below 18 mg of Prednisone daily plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797095/

Discussion: PMR in cold or inclement weather

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hello @becky72, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you have been dealing with the symptoms for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796876/

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

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Yikes! I have never come across advice to stop prednisone cold turkey. Even information from Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796837/

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

From what I have read and learned, you should never stop Prednisone cold turkey. Taper slowly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796828/

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Been in a world of pain since Dec. 4. Had symptoms of stiffness as much as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796585/

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

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Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Thank you @marmak ! I was unaware of the interaction of Chaga Mushrooms with prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794592/

Discussion: Immune system boosters

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Posted: Jan 9, 2023

One year ago my hip and shoulder pain with leg weakness and inflammatory markers were diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793681/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I also think that diet plays a role in your susceptibility and severity of symptoms of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792316/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

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Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I had the Covid booster and flu injections in Oct. My PMR symptoms have been worse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792064/

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

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Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Hi @johnbishop - thank you so much for your reply and advice and link to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791311/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jan 2, 2023

Looking for clarity on prednisone tapering. When I was at 16mg I had zero symptoms. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657971/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Nov 28, 2021

I have read many opinions on tapering and there is a separate thread about it. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656433/

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

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Posted: Nov 22, 2021

I’ve had PMR for year and a half and have thankfully tapered down to 4 MG/day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653509/

Discussion: Melatonin and PMR

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Posted: Nov 12, 2021

Hello @carol75, Welcome to Connect. I have PMR which is currently in remission but when it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653379/

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

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Posted: Nov 12, 2021

Interesting, years ago I got PMR about a month after a flu shot two years in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652794/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

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Posted: Nov 10, 2021

I feel your pain tinman. My diagnosis was about 18-20 months ago too. I don’t know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652603/

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

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Posted: Nov 9, 2021

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