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Hello @paulamhp -- Welcome to Connect. I also have PMR but it's now in remission. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137728/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 26, 2018

@beryl -- I don't think the Rheumatologist knows if it will even go into remission. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211398/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

Hi Dee @danielad, reading your post sounds like I have a lot in common with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211382/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

@654321 - put the little @ symbol and the persons identification. All of us will see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197176/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31, 2018

Hello @helpforpmr, welcome to Mayo Connect. We are glad you found us. Connect is a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137681/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 24, 2018

Hi Sally @sallygosse, welcome to Mayo Connect. I am currently in my second episode of PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137660/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 16, 2018

Hello Denise (@denisechochran) -- welcome to Mayo Connect. We're glad you found us. I'm sorry you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179997/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2018

Hi @barbararene, I can relate to your morning pain and stiffness. I get up at 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137651/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 17, 2017

Hello Barbararene’ (@barbararene), I'm sorry you are in pain and feeling a little down. I'm having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155474/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 8, 2017

Hello Barbararene, sorry you are in so much pain. I've got no medical training or background...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155455/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 11, 2017

I there a reason your doctor has you skip a day? Is it part of his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150909/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 15, 2017

You're welcome! Please keep us up to date on your progress with tapering off of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150889/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2017

Hello @mach92, welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your story. You are so right about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150885/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 4, 2017

I have found that tapering even 5 mg at a time is too fast and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144985/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28, 2017

@epvb, I also want to welcome you to Mayo Connect. As of Dec.9, 2016, I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144982/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 27, 2017

Hi, I can imagine the damage it does to the bones when, in your case you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137628/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14, 2017

I have a love/hate relationship with prednisone. When my kidneys failed 5 years ago it saved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137622/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 14, 2017

Hello @jchatchett, I'm so sorry to hear about the side effects and the pain. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137605/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2017

Hello @charlena, my symptoms are shoulder and arm pain/tingling. I'm a side sleeper and was waking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137589/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 17, 2017

Tapering off Prednisone is very tricky. It also becomes difficult to separate out the medical conditions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162171/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

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