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Actually they have prednisone 1mg tablets. My rheumy prescribed 5mg, 2.5mg and 1mg tablets when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764620/

Discussion: Tapering

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Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I've had PMR for over 1.5 years and have been on 1 to 2 mg. of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755499/

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

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Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Hi, I tapered down from my prednisone until I wasn't taking any. Within a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754554/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Regarding pain in the hands, I have had burning, swelling and pain in the hands since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753671/

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

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Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Shortly after my first Covid vaccination in January of 2021, I experienced a severe flare of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751382/

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

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Posted: Sep 19, 2022

I am encouraged by so many of you that have been able to exercise without pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743102/

Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Aug 29, 2022

My rheumatologist started me on Actemra two months ago. What a difference! My PMR pain is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739979/

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

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Posted: Aug 21, 2022

@girastancil The only one I've done research on and thoroughly discussed with my Rheumy is methotrexate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739912/

Discussion: What's a good anti inflamation drug (not prednisone) for PMR?

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Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Thanks but so far I still haven’t felt much better. I know something is wrong but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738698/

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

John, I read the articles in the link you posted. Thank you. I'm learning more everyday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738594/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

I have taken a course of high dose-to taper off prednisone twice for Nephrotic Syndrome MCD....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738533/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Hello @steph1939, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we merged your post with an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737737/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi @lizbethobrien, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @flymetothemoon, @sharonanng and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737252/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

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Posted: Aug 14, 2022

I contracted a mild case of PMR in March 2021 and that is also when my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733098/

Discussion: PMR and piriformis syndrome

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Posted: Aug 1, 2022

Hi @sharonanng and @amandajro, I had PMR first which gave way to Giant Cell Arteritis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732824/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Pain in hip and shoulders remedied by prednisone sounds like PMR. And I wonder who the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732706/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Dear Friend. I empathize with you. I wrote the wrong year in my initial post. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731072/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Hello @lanafromidaho, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad you found us! My PMR is currently in remission....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727893/

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

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Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I Betsy @betsy1958, I would like to add my welcome along with @kimmur, @suetex and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724817/

Discussion: Does or has anyone suffered depression while on Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 8, 2022

Update on the back issues - x-ray done, mri done, bone density scan done. The good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722507/

Discussion: PMR: Anyone have Stress Fractures while on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

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