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I'm expecting a call from my Neurologist today or tomorrow and I will ask him. He...

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Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jan 21, 2022

I had a flare of PMR when I flew to see my sister and was exposed...

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Discussion: Anyone having flareups of PMR after stressful situation?”

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Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I went off all PMR meds over a month ago because of prednisone side effects. My...

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Discussion: Tingling and burning fingers, painful wrists in the morning

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Posted: Dec 6, 2025

Diagnosed in Dec 2024. Started at 20mg and found almost immediate relief from shoulder and hip...

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Discussion: Reducing Pednisone

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Posted: Sep 18, 2025

I started 20mg Prednisone on Jan 4/22 and achieved pain freedom within a couple of weeks....

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Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Mar 3, 2022

Hi @kimmgb - You mentioned you also have CREST syndrome from what I understand is also...

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Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 21, 2021

PMR started 11 yrs ago in hip girdle area - lower back, hips, glutes, and hamstrings....

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Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: Jun 9, 2025

"Every innocuous thing I did seemed to damage me in some way." -------------------------------------- The tendon connecting...

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Discussion: PMR pain and numbness

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Posted: Apr 14, 2025

I did have just this issue right after tapering off Prednisone. Wrist and hand, particularly the...

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Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Nov 25, 2025

I am on my second big trip since getting PMR in March 2024. It took doctors...

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Discussion: Traveling with PMR

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Posted: Jan 27, 2025

I read prednisone can increase risks of cataracts so concerned since eye dr. already mentioned they...

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Discussion: PMR and tapering -- will blood work change?

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Posted: Jul 4, 2021

I had/have knee pain in my pes anserine bursa on both knees while having active PMR....

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Discussion: Knee pain and PMR?

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Posted: Dec 1, 2025

That's fantastic. Very satisfying for you. I have been on one and a half mg a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299080/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

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Posted: Apr 25, 2020

I tried Kevzara. I felt great and easily tapered down on prednisone. After two months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117992/

Discussion: What justifies an increase in prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 4, 2024

I have had PMR for over 6 six and have been taking Prednisone all of that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077129/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: May 29, 2024

Hmmm. they were all showing negative but that means you have no signs of inflammation. ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077460/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: May 29, 2024

Thank you for this response. Both feet are tingly and hurt terribly when I walk barefoot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742378/

Discussion: Neuropathy in Hands

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Posted: Aug 27, 2022

I know, from first hand experience, what it is like getting a diagnosis of GCA. Please...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970509/

Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice

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Posted: Nov 26, 2023

@lally I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476124/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Jan 6 7:18pm

I can relax mine with massaging the path of the tendon and get it straight when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030590/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

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