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Since prednisone can give you extra energy and also hides pains that have nothing to do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284522/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 18 8:43am

I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg. of prednisone. In early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290180/

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

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Posted: Apr 26 8:21am

I have GCA and PMR diagnosis Nov 2024 . Immediate start on 50mg pred rapid taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1238721/

Discussion: New to PMR diagnosis

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Posted: Feb 16 9:27pm

Just did my 4th injection of Kevzara with no ill effects. Currently on 5mg of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042872/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

"Regarding the taper, Actemra supports a faster taper, especially if your inflammation is primary due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250508/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4 4:58pm

My first experience with an autoimmune disorder wasn't PMR or GCA. It was triggered by an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204367/

Discussion: Progression of other ailments after PMR diagnosis

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Posted: Jan 5 8:52am

HI @Orangecat -I’ve been thinking about your question, (but I can’t speak about trigger finger )...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203710/

Discussion: Progression of other ailments after PMR diagnosis

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Posted: Jan 4 11:35am

My rheumatoligist said that taking the prednisone in the AM keeps the body on its normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201598/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

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Posted: Jan 1 8:59am

Thanks for your response. That was a scary time when my vision was glitching out. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201250/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

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Posted: Dec 31, 2024

I was thinking that I would never get off Prednisone after taking Prednisone daily for more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198629/

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

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Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Thanks, John. I had never heard of either disease until I lost vision in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1194073/

Discussion: Use of a sauna with PMR

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Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Diagnosed 2 months ago with PMR. I’m 72 years old and was previously very active. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193487/

Discussion: Pain areas move around

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Posted: Dec 19, 2024

Good morning , Similar to @1942marilyne I "stuck with this Mayo group and literature reviews "....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191581/

Discussion: Emotional Roller Coaster and PMR

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Posted: Dec 16, 2024

My understanding is that tapering too fast can cause "prednisone withdrawal" symptoms which are different to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191233/

Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 15, 2024

My symptoms began a full 6 months before diagnosis. I was dramatically better within 6 hours...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189539/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and contemplating how long this has been coming on.

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Your CRP and ESR levels aren't that useful when taking Actemra. Anti-Il-6 therapy will reduce CRP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187552/

Discussion: On Actemra, experience slight rise in CRP

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Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Good morning, jabrown. While my psychological symptoms weren't as bad as yours, I definitely experienced and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184169/

Discussion: Emotional Roller Coaster and PMR

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Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I may or may not have PMR. It was dx at a about 45 which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1179761/

Discussion: Confused on what’s considered “normal”

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Posted: Nov 25, 2024

My husband is scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery this Tuesday, because of severe pain and numbness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178680/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

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Posted: Nov 23, 2024

"It sounds like you have a keeper for a rheumatologist. That is half the battle. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175222/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Nov 17, 2024

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