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Thank you so much! I will look him up and send to my Rheumatologist. I’m now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236297/

Discussion: Can PMR present in the clavicle too?

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Posted: Feb 13 7:01pm

I think its great that you concerned about long term use. Most are just glad to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237058/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 14 7:20pm

"I'll get them every 4 weeks. I'm down to 11 mg. a day. I already feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237427/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 15 10:10am

I now have Adrenal Insufficiency from being on Prednisone for a year. My Endocrinologist says there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264146/

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

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Posted: Mar 22 12:15pm

According to this source, it is "unlikely" for PMR to "convert" to RA. "Can polymyalgia rheumatica...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146612/

Discussion: PMR to RA?

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

I totally agree with you. I am back up to 20 mg of prednisone after "failing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228860/

Discussion: Can ultrasound help confirm PMR diagnosis?

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Posted: Feb 3 5:38pm

The first time I attempted this taper I alternated 4 and 3 for 2 weeks and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234446/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Feb 11 12:01pm

There is no tapering strategy that has been researched that will allow you to taper off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143510/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Sep 18, 2024

There are various ways to taper Prednisone by doing an alternating dose reduction. I don't know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234392/

Discussion: If you have tapering problems below 5 mg this might explain why.

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Posted: Feb 11 11:09am

I am relatively new to PMR. I was diagnosed by my PCP just 3 months ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250911/

Discussion: Working out with PMR

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Posted: Mar 5 10:20am

Thanks Jeff. My red and white blood count did the opposite. They both increased by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255193/

Discussion: Low iron levels and PMR

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Posted: Mar 11 3:38am

Thank you for your reply. I have read the same kinds of things about skip lesions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254531/

Discussion: Should I have temporal biopsy for GCA even after 8 weeks prednisone?

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Posted: Mar 10 7:46am

Yes I always take prednisone with food- buried in a spoon of yogurt! It’s the only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245921/

Discussion: Prednisone dosage split

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Posted: Feb 26 11:29am

I've had to tinker and tweak the tapering ever since I dropped below 10 mg. And...

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Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 22 7:54am

Actemra has helped me tremendously. It was still a rocky road to finally taper myself completely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243229/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 22 6:05pm

WAY TOO FAST!!! Need a new doctor. Is this per a Rheumatologist? Through my experience, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244159/

Discussion: Is This a Safe Taper as Prescribed by my doctor?

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Posted: Feb 23 10:41pm

@rnm, One thing I would suggest that my rheumatologist told me when I was first diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244260/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

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Posted: Feb 24 6:58am

I had extreme pain in both biceps when I started prednisone. The pain went away for...

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Discussion: Biceps tendon tear as a symptom of PMR

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Posted: Feb 25 11:05am

I tapered down from 20mg to .5mg in a year by doing it .5mg at a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245091/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

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Posted: Feb 25 8:08am

The following link says the following: "A patient may notice a decrease in symptoms as soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277634/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 9 8:19am

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