Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 11

Hi! I was diagnosed approx 3 years ago. I have just been weaned from prednisone for...

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Discussion: PMR to RA?

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

I have too. at 2mg. Saw Hand doc. but she is a surgeon and said I...

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Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I also have had a cholesterol problem, probably genetic from my dad. I tried a couple...

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Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Same thing here…wrists and fingers in AM, gone by 1400. Flexing wrists and squeezing a rubber...

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Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Feb 2, 2024

I have mornings with significant pains (despite taking Prednisone daily). Mostly in upper arms and legs...

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Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

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Posted: Dec 10, 2023

@johnbishop - thanks for the link - I took a quick look at it and clearly...

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Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Nov 18, 2023

I started at 5 mg and went down to fast month after month my Dr put...

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Discussion: PMR's effect on my hands

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Posted: May 28, 2025

I had really severe hand pain and extreme stiffness that started a few months after I...

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Discussion: Hand pain

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Posted: Jan 1, 2025

I don't know what group Cami16 is referring to, but I joined a Facebook group called...

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Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Mar 26, 2024

You mentioned disfigured hands. When o started with this doc he asked me what my treatment...

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Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

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Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Thank you John. I take a 3 mile walk each day (and really enjoy it), do...

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Discussion: Muscle Weakness with PMR, can I resume working with weights?

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Posted: Jan 26, 2022

@scardycat My dad had severe contractures of both hands. All his fingers dug into his palms....

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Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

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Posted: Apr 18, 2019

I am curious about whether people’s rheumatologists suspect RA in addition to PMR when Methotrexate is...

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Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Hah, I understand that. I saw what insurance paid. Wish I could send you mine since...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

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Posted: Dec 11, 2024

Hi g, Thank you for your kind reply. Prednisone did help the shoulders and hips but...

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Discussion: CBD

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Posted: Aug 13, 2024

@marianne2025 Diagnosed 12/2025. Excruciating pain in shoulders and hips. Had X-rays done before bloodwork thy showed...

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Discussion: What age were you diagnosed?

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Posted: Jan 20 5:33pm

@caroljeand There are no blood test for GCA Vasculitis. It requires a CT, MRI and/or PET...

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Discussion: Are others with GCA and PMR on Tyenne Monthly Infusions?

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Posted: Jan 19 5:53pm

My husband has advanced osteoarthritis in his hand. I asked his ortho Dr about creams, specifically...

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Discussion: Hand pain

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Posted: Jan 22, 2025

No, the pain moves around, as it has from the beginning. The original hip pain is...

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Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 29, 2024

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

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Posted: Dec 16, 2023

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