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I am really struggling with tapering and hoping someone can shed some light on my situation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850537/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 27, 2023

@sandmason, If you only have 5 mg prednisone tablets, you might want to see if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848367/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

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Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I think my PMR started with a hamstring tear in Dec. What? I have long hamstrings...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848336/

Discussion: Muscle tears and PMR and/or pred?

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Posted: Apr 24, 2023

At this point, I can see why you don’t stop the Actemra. I have gone back-and-forth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843887/

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

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Posted: Apr 16, 2023

Today is the 5th anniversary of my PMR journey. I recall there was an ice storm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843647/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Methotrexate (MTX) takes 3 to 6 months to become effective. I for one chose immediate pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843539/

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

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Posted: Apr 15, 2023

Mine started right after my flu shot. I was tired and thought the fatigue and aches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843306/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 14, 2023

What ever MSM is I had a similar experience yesterday while on my 2nd wk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842339/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Sadly I think you may have answered part of your own question - everyone is different....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842217/

Discussion: Lowering below 2 mg of prednisone

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

From 25mg down to 10mg in two weeks is a very fast taper. Prednisone tapers must...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842115/

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

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

I be inclined to think it's a side effect of the prednisone, one that isn't mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841934/

Discussion: My muscles are atrophy

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

When my Dr. suspected PMR, he said that if I took Prednisone and was better in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840182/

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

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Posted: Apr 9, 2023

Many people who frequent another forum would say going from 7.5 mg to 5 mg was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838502/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Very healthy. I was full of energy - out in the yard everyday. Life is different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837198/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

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Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Good luck with Actemra and I hope it works for you. It will take some time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836001/

Discussion: How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?

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Posted: Apr 2, 2023

After 2 initial Pfizer shots in March 2021, experienced fatigue, myalgia, balance issues, leg rash, ringing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835552/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

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Posted: Apr 1, 2023

So glad to hear this. 👏Today is my 52nd day with PMR and 20 MG prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835064/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: Mar 31, 2023

Like you, I have had the PMR symptoms for more than 2 years but normal blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833360/

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

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Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Just for contrast about how one person can feel one way about something and another person...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831735/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Hi Susan, I agree this "new normal" is no fun. I am operating at about 30%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831553/

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

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Posted: Mar 24, 2023

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