Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 12

Twice! I got down to 31/2 mg of Prednisone and then had a flare. SO disappointing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294469/

Discussion: Skin changes with prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 1 4:39pm

I am 76 but was first diagnosed when I was 71. I have been tapered off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291217/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 1:18pm

I had wrist and hand pains develop while tapering when I got down to about 7....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297243/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 9:40am

Hello @mcox73 and @jodev68, Welcome to Connect. You've landed in a great place to learn more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297391/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 11:52am

I was first diagnosed at 61 and it took me about 20 months of a prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296685/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4 3:48pm

@farnhamlaf1, I think Mike has the right approach for tapering by not going all the way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297372/

Discussion: Tapering pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 11:39am

I was diagnosed at 72, began 20mg Prednisone…one year later, now 73 and currently at 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297241/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 9:39am

I have been trying to taper but can only get to 3 mg prednisone and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288857/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 10:43am

I forgot to mention that my cholesterol came down significantly as I tapered prednisone. In late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289018/

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 2:11pm

Welcome @notagoodfeeling, I sense a tiny bit of humor in the member name you chose and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291210/

Discussion: How to Slowly and Safely Taper Off Prednisone but ... no set rules.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27 1:12pm

I'm on a low dose of Prednisone, and trying to taper without much luck. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286698/

Discussion: PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 21 11:32am

Methotrexate was tried about 10 years ago. Leflunomide came next. There was sulfasalazine and multiple NSAIDs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292084/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28 2:24pm

@greysky, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with Mike @dadcue and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299142/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7 1:57pm

I haven't had any relapses as I've tapered the prednisone. I've had an occasional off day,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299513/

Discussion: Tapering off prednisone with GCA temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8 4:45am

I'm sorry you developed PMR at a young age. I was 69 when I developed PMR,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290110/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 26 7:15am

My relapse or flare up occurred after almost 6 months off prednisone but did have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302710/

Discussion: Do we actually “recover”?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 4:21pm

I started on 60 mg. of Prednisone last July 2024. Beginning of December, I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302833/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 7:42pm

Hopefully the Actemra will allow you to taper below 4 mg. We're at the level of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302768/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12 5:33pm

I was diagnosed with PMR last year, August 2024. Was put on 50 mg prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304525/

Discussion: PMR with hand/wrist pain and swollen veins?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15 8:23am

I think it varies for everyone. I was started at 15 mg daily October 2024, with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305264/

Discussion: Just Been Diagnosed with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16 8:49am

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