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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

I am on methotrexate as I try to taper down the prednisone. 25mg meth right now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956103/

Discussion: Tapering and methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Tapering seems to be progressing fairly well. I have been on since April, starting at 15mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952894/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Hi @wedgyjackson, I had symptoms of pain and stiffness throughout my body, PMR, not diagnosed. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952201/

Discussion: Headache in back of head possible symptom of GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

@charlotte61 Hello ! In contrast to what you are reporting I've been able to taper from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950591/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

My rheumatologist and I came up with the strategy of tapering by 1 mg per month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949925/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

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Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Trying to decrease your prednisone dose by 2.5 mg so soon after being diagnosed is worth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948873/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

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