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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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

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

Hi @hfoster, Welcome to Connect. I've had PMR twice and it's currently in remission. Both times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721734/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

I like @johnbishop encouragement that you pause. I do hope you are able to get your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721433/

Discussion: PMR flare without a dose reduction

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

I’ve been on Prednisone for at least ten years for PMR. I’ve spent most of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720554/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 24, 2022

@dskellchock, I'm wondering if tapering off of prednisone might not be an issue if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720097/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

Hi @ksidorov, it's no fun that's for sure. With PMR I felt like I was wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717160/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

I've been slowly tapering off Prednisone and down to 4 mg and thinking about increasing it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713351/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1, 2022

About a month after coming off of my prednisone taper for PMR, I started to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712679/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2022

Hi @sloped483, In my non medical opinion based on my 2 occurrences of PMR, the goal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710175/

Discussion: What is the goal when first diagnosed with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 21, 2022

Hello @vas135, Welcome to Connect. We merged your post into an existing discussion on the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709284/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2022

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