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@suebep, I was more worried about the moon face and weight gain but I did end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624063/

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

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Posted: Aug 7, 2021

Suzorand, your welcome. FYI, I took twice as long to taper off Prednisone than what the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620940/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Jul 28, 2021

@suzorand - Another thing that might help PMR if you are not already doing it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620532/

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

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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

I'm on 20 mg. Prednisone (tapered down from 40 mg. for GCA). I had a dexascan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619457/

Discussion: Pain flare after Dexascan 15 min flat on back

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Posted: Jul 24, 2021

I'm sorry you have PMR at such a young age. I have just recovered from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617618/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

That's a great idea for the Exercise Group. Walking when manageable is always good and it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617164/

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

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Posted: Jul 16, 2021

unfortunately in the age group susceptible to PMR there is overlap with other ailments such as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615254/

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

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Posted: Jul 9, 2021

I don't use any OTC meds. I do believe that I read someplace not to use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/612826/

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

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Posted: Jun 30, 2021

Hi @aliceoleary, Welcome to Connect. When my PMR came out of remission in 2016 my CRP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650270/

Discussion: CRP and SED levels

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Posted: Nov 1, 2021

@kspowell. HI ks. I have had GCA since March, 2019. I was treated in July, 2019,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650224/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Nov 1, 2021

Hello Ethan: I’ve posted a couple of times but never got to the major point. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/660732/

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

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Posted: Dec 8, 2021

@ncgal, For both of my two occurrences with PMR and tapering off of prednisone the rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639369/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 27, 2021

Hi @cmm445, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I was 60 when my first occurrence of PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245733/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Sep 25, 2020

My blood work confirmed the pmr diagnosis 9 months ago. I’m doing ok on 2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321761/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

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Posted: Sep 22, 2020

Hello, I am new to the PMR diagnosis and new to this group. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321757/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

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Posted: Sep 15, 2020

I can identify with Karen's concern of having few treatment options with PMR that are effective...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321753/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Hello @mompiano, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. PMR can definitely keep a person from doing pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138152/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Welcome to the group. 60 mg is a common starting dose for suspected GCA, but high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286708/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2020

Glad to find this group! I was lucky to have been diagnosed early by my PCP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286707/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 27, 2020

I realize that tapering down on prednisone very slowly is the preferred known treatment for PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138158/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

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