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Hi @virginiaj, you mentioned going ahead with the biopsy. Did you get the results yet? When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791239/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: Jan 1, 2023

Hi @michwest, When I have an increase of pain like you mention, I also didn't want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791079/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jan 1, 2023

I was in remission from my PMR when I caught COVID and then it seemed I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790519/

Discussion: Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?

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Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Been on actemra 4 weeks now in combination of methotrexate..side affects are increased coffing flem and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788842/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

Before PMR, I had osteoarthritis in my hands with minor inconveniences, but no consistent pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786575/

Discussion: PMR Flare up: Any suggestions on what to do?

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I tapered down to 5 mg. and my C-RP has gone up to 17.8. Am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786314/

Discussion: C Reactive Protein levels while tapering

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Posted: Dec 18, 2022

After reading a lot about tapering off Prednisone I'm curious how one knows if they still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785966/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Dec 17, 2022

Hi @gingerraspiller, My rheumatologist also checks my CRP and ESR at each appointment. Both were extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785850/

Discussion: C Reactive Protein levels while tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I had the same issues and my friends thought I looked better with a fuller face....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783590/

Discussion: Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

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Posted: Dec 11, 2022

Thank you. I’ve done a slow taper too. Down to zero, because I hate taking prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781643/

Discussion: PMR and Hip, Back Pain

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Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Hi @pmm2001, I didn't have any jaw pain with GCA, but I did have scalp tenderness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781341/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hello, you seem to be doing remarkably well considering you were diagnosed in June. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777638/

Discussion: PMR questions about prednisone, surgery limitations, pain and more

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I don't believe diet can cure PMR, since I haven't eaten meat for 15 years, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775749/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

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Posted: Nov 21, 2022

My rheumatologist has done a ton of tests on the way toward her PMR diagnosis, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775244/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

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Posted: Nov 19, 2022

I agree tapering slowly is the key. 5 mgs daily controls my pain, but I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770066/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Nov 6, 2022

I truly understand what you are experiencing. I have been on Prednisone starting at 80 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769726/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I am 7 months into this PMR journey and am on prednisone and hydroxychloroquine. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769671/

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

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Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I have found that Prednisone takes away pmr pain however my osteo and more common strains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767757/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Oct 31, 2022

The only thing that helped me was prednisone--40mg a day of it (an unusually high dose)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767489/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

Hello @loresathome, I would like to add my welcome along with @ddmo and others. You will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764898/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Oct 24, 2022

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