Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

4,228 total results

Comments (4,000)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

Autoimmune Diseases

Follow

17196

39 minutes ago

Follow

12645

6 hours ago

Follow

16442

8 hours ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

5953

13 hours ago

Follow

3489

21 hours ago