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anecdotely very slow tapering seems to be the norm..my rheumatologist suggested that i would be on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286820/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2021

Hello @jkincaid21, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @legendsts and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286817/

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

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Posted: Feb 22, 2021

Hello @angelbear4, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sure it must be frustrating and nerve wracking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88712/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I’m PMR/GCA and I know what you are saying about tapering. I’m on my second shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326427/

Discussion: Increased Risk of Stroke with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2020

Hello @jerseyjames, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for sharing your PMR experience. It sounds a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286694/

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

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Posted: Oct 23, 2020

Hi Ethan. I am new to the group and really appreciate the perspectives and experiences expressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286693/

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

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Posted: Oct 23, 2020

@julieschiwal1972, You might want to discuss a slower tapering schedule for the prednisone with your rheumatologist....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322310/

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

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Posted: Oct 4, 2020

So we both have similar stories with PMR occurrence after the shingrix vaccine. I wish you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245734/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2020

My diagnosis was just earlier this year, so my data is limited. I do feel that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321760/

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

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Posted: Sep 16, 2020

@sharenb I have no medical training or background but my first occurrence of PMR took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321414/

Discussion: PMR and herbs, dietary supplements

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Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Good morning. PMR is anew diagnosis for me. I have had low back issues for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286660/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

@johnbishop John, I was wondering at what point did your dosage change considerably during the 3.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145036/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25, 2020

@drtiminaz, It sounds like you have a pretty good plan for tapering off of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245728/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

@kharquail, How is your father doing with his PMR? Is he still trying to taper off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314427/

Discussion: PMR Relapse

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Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Hello @kharquail, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and thank you for helping your father. Not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314424/

Discussion: PMR Relapse

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Posted: Jun 21, 2020

@ncgal, I don't think there is specific tapering schedule. Each person is affected differently with their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138134/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

Hi there ncgal. When I was diagnosed last summer I was started on 15 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138118/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 16, 2020

Hi Bill @charlie333, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think all of us that have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299092/

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

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Posted: May 3, 2020

@steelbh - I have moved your post here to this discussion @johnbishop recommended so that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286605/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

Hello @gregp1, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @jules11. In addition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286598/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 5, 2020

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