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Hi John, yes I have a new prednisone regime tapering every two weeks. He did say...

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

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Posted: May 6, 2021

I was diagnosed in October 2020. Started at 15mg Prednisone. Have been tapering and am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599407/

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

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Posted: May 5, 2021

Hello @mpstetson1, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a welcoming online community where patients and caregivers share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598916/

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

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Posted: May 3, 2021

Hello @arribasally, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. One of the big problems a lot of us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597540/

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

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Posted: Apr 26, 2021

Hello @lbminichillo, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think the reference to PMR resolving itself in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/592485/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Apr 7, 2021

I got the first Shingrex vaccine and a flu shot simultaneously at the end of Sept....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245757/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Apr 1, 2021

Hi Steve @josteman, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. My PMR is currently in remission and I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286891/

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

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Posted: Mar 31, 2021

Hi @josiemc24, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you were able to see a rheumatologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286873/

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

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Posted: Mar 16, 2021

I have a question and a concern. I have PMR and have reduced (1 mg a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138195/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Mar 10, 2021

anecdotely very slow tapering seems to be the norm..my rheumatologist suggested that i would be on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286820/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2021

Hello @jkincaid21, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @legendsts and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286817/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2021

Hello @angelbear4, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sure it must be frustrating and nerve wracking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88712/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I’m PMR/GCA and I know what you are saying about tapering. I’m on my second shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326427/

Discussion: Increased Risk of Stroke with PMR?

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Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Hello @jerseyjames, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for sharing your PMR experience. It sounds a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286694/

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

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Posted: Oct 23, 2020

Hi Ethan. I am new to the group and really appreciate the perspectives and experiences expressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286693/

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

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Posted: Oct 23, 2020

@julieschiwal1972, You might want to discuss a slower tapering schedule for the prednisone with your rheumatologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322310/

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

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Posted: Oct 4, 2020

So we both have similar stories with PMR occurrence after the shingrix vaccine. I wish you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245734/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2020

My diagnosis was just earlier this year, so my data is limited. I do feel that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321760/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2020

@sharenb I have no medical training or background but my first occurrence of PMR took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321414/

Discussion: PMR and herbs, dietary supplements

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Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Good morning. PMR is anew diagnosis for me. I have had low back issues for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286660/

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

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Posted: Aug 17, 2020

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