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I tapered to 4.5mg. but after 2 weeks have had to go back to 7.5 because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137995/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2019

Hi @lindapc, my PMR is currently in remission but I started on 20 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137987/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2019

Hi @amom7, I'm not sure I've dealt with PMR the longest. I had my first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192811/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2019

Hello @susieflamilngo, welcome to Connect. I have had two occurrences of PMR but it is currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180092/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hi Barry @barry51, welcome to Connect! I can really relate to the feeling of incredible aging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137958/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hi John. Remember me ... I’m the one with autoimmune attacking my lungs. Also bronchiectasis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137943/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7, 2019

Dear Barbara, It's been a couple of years since you posted and I wonder how you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180133/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 31, 2020

Thank you for your response about tapering down slowly. Right now it seems like that is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138099/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 20, 2020

Thanks for sharing your story, Peanuts. My Doctor, like yours, told me that I would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137863/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

I have osteoarthritis in my hips and lower back. Prednisone helped lessen the pain, however, now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192805/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

After tapering down to 6 mg daily of Prednisone and doing quite well (for 10 months)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102153/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 3, 2020

@carina - From Tinkerbell - I tapered off of Prednisone for GCA last October. The Neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102147/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

I was diagnosed with disease last December. First few doses of 20mg of prednisone like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102141/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

PMR is unpredictable though usually manageable with prednisone. Treatment depends on severity of symptoms, other health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005628/

Discussion: Advice/experience about going back on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29 7:36am

Hi @tarshamaree, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @freeme and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009421/

Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 4 11:28am

I was down to 3 mg and told to stay on that dose for an extended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920454/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I would applaud you too. It is better to taper off prednisone as soon as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983317/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

It hit me a year ago July. (2022) 10 mg Prednisone was like magic! But as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978521/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

I have been tapering from 20mg since my initial diagnosis in July. I have just dropped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979965/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

We're all so different! 80-year-old female. I've always had a sweet tooth, and for the last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979031/

Discussion: Sugar and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

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