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I have some experience with acupuncture. In my first bout of PMR (15 years ago), I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138163/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Nov 16, 2020

I contracted Bell’s Palsy a few months ago after successfully (I thought) tapering off Prednisone over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257373/

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

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Posted: Nov 26, 2020

Hi @golfmom, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197381/

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

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Posted: Oct 24, 2020

UPDATE.. Took test for Giant Cell Arteritis...blood taken from right temple....told it would be a month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197373/

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

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Posted: Jun 2, 2020

@calicojoy, from what I've read, some people report a change in taste while on prednisone. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311285/

Discussion: Loss of smell and taste

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Posted: May 17, 2020

Hi Charann, I have had GCA since 2016. I had no symptoms but it was discovered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197353/

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

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Posted: May 10, 2020

Hello @drtiminaz, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Shingrix...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245721/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Apr 28, 2020

Hi Linda @lindapc, That's great news that you have been able to taper off of prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299079/

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

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Posted: Apr 25, 2020

A few weeks ago, I specifically asked my rheumatologist about Prednisone and PMR. Obviously it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299069/

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

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Posted: Apr 10, 2020

The so called background pain, usually experience during sleep and first thing in the AM, is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624091/

Discussion: Plaquenil and PMR

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Posted: Aug 7, 2021

i am on my third flare of pmr in 15 months..i have never made it below...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650686/

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

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Posted: Nov 2, 2021

I'm now two years with PMR and down to 3-1/4 mgs. Prednisone which I take in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664095/

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

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Posted: Dec 21, 2021

I am a physician, four and five years ago I’ve got PMR about a month after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652822/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

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Posted: Nov 10, 2021

@chals What has helped me taper off of prednisone the 2 times that it was active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/607156/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

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Posted: Jun 5, 2021

starting dose 15 q every other day. Started at seven one day and six the next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/607132/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

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Posted: Jun 5, 2021

When tapering how much food do you need to take with your prednisone in the morning....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646058/

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

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Posted: Oct 18, 2021

Re: taking your prednisone in the evening, do you have trouble sleeping? My rheumatologist suggested I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663920/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 20, 2021

Have you seen an ophthalmologist or whomever is treating you for the PMR about your sight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663848/

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

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Posted: Dec 20, 2021

Both of my encounters with PMR were started at 20 mg. The first time took me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662759/

Discussion: Do I really have PMR?

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Posted: Dec 15, 2021

I took some very good advice from a member of this forum that prednisone should only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690573/

Discussion: Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

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Posted: Mar 17, 2022

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