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I had PMR for a couple years (maybe more) before I could no longer stand the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651272/

Discussion: Did statin cause PMR?

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Posted: Nov 4, 2021

I had my first bout of PMR thirteen years ago in 2008 when I was 62....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/651100/

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

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Posted: Nov 4, 2021

Hi Kay, Before I was diagnosed I was on 9 Advil a day just to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650735/

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

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Posted: Nov 3, 2021

Hi MaryAnn, It's good to hear you are already living a healthy lifestyle and exercising. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649713/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Hi @jmcc, I have no medical training or background but I have had two occurrences of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646035/

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

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Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Thank you for your reply. I took the vitamin A at bedtime along with the 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645285/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 15, 2021

I have not noticed the pain so much in my thumbs, but quite a bit in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644867/

Discussion: Scaphoid joint (thumb) pain and stiffness with PMR

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Posted: Oct 14, 2021

I started following the Mayo Clinic website after my sister had a Covid19 vaccine and developed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641659/

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

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Posted: Oct 3, 2021

I wish you well with the tapering. I am now tapering back down. I was at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638857/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Sep 25, 2021

Hello @norieaugustine, Welcome to Connect. I have PMR which is currently in remission but when it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638577/

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

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Posted: Sep 24, 2021

Hi @jmcc, Welcome to Connect. Reading your post brought back some memories of my first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636028/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Sep 16, 2021

Both instances of my PMR lasted about the same amount of time, approximately six months. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635643/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Thanks for the reply. I also anticipate getting the booster when it is available, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/635631/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 15, 2021

Hi John, Appreciate both the welcome and reply. As mentioned, an increase of 1 MG a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634850/

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

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Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Hello @georgev, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634816/

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

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Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Prednisone can affect bone density. You may want to ask your doctor about getting a Dexascan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632635/

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

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Posted: Sep 4, 2021

I'm new to the group. I got my first shot of the vaccine last February and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632617/

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

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Posted: Sep 4, 2021

Hello Ethan, I just joined Mayo clinic connect, so I guess I am a member of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631881/

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

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Posted: Sep 1, 2021

I still had some minor aches and pain when I first got up but it would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631565/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Aug 31, 2021

I have my own theory based on the many comments I have read and from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630786/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 28, 2021

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