Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 13

My eGFR is consistently in the 60-70 range so listed as Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336868/

Discussion: Kidney function with PMR, prednisone, actemra?

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Posted: Jun 28 8:04am

First go-round w PMR/GCA my doctor put me on 80 mg of omeprazole to protect my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346813/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 12 6:58pm

Susan, I'm 71, and I've been taking weekly Actemra injections for almost a year. I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345215/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

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Posted: Jul 10 1:05pm

I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA at age 64. My inflammation scores were extraordinarily high, even for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348381/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

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Posted: Jul 14 7:21pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348390/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

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Posted: Jul 14 7:36pm

"My Doc said I need to tough it out and feel’s that after withdrawal, Actemra will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331915/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 21 10:36am

My history is very similar. PMR started about 10 months ago with extreme pain. 40 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332649/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

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Posted: Jun 22 11:02am

I had surgery to repair hernia while on prednisone. At the time of the surgery I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332497/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery while still on prednisone?

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Posted: Jun 22 8:49am

Hello Helene @kathren, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience! There are a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334887/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: Jun 25 11:24am

It was the terminology used in the GiACTA study that led to the FDA approval of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334569/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 24 10:06pm

You're really lucky to get down to 15 mg per day of prednisone so quickly. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333312/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 23 9:06am

This pred tapering info tempts me to self taper rather than wait for my rheumatologist. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335061/

Discussion: Temporal Arteritis

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Posted: Jun 25 2:37pm

I’m curious as to how you were able to stop Prednisone after 12 years. My rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335287/

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 25 10:04pm

Does anyone’s blood pressure go low while tapering down ?i have pmr been on prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343976/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 8 6:42pm

Question about side effects of Prednisone. 63 year old male. Diagnosed in April 2025, started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337917/

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

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Posted: Jun 29 2:57pm

Does anyone’s blood pressure go low while tapering down ?i have pmr been on prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344144/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 9 6:30am

The red blotches are called purpura, in case you want to research. There are 3-4 different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356984/

Discussion: small red blotches on skin

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Posted: Jul 26 12:42pm

I was diagnosed with GCA in November 2024. As soon as myMD/PCP realized what my symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357807/

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

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Posted: Jul 27 3:22pm

I’ve been on prednisone since end of march 2025 & methotrexate added. Rheumatologist wants me off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357370/

Discussion: New Methotrexate Study in PMR

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Posted: Jul 27 7:36am

Hi @rocksology . I just looked at your profile and other posts. Seems that you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365064/

Discussion: Prednisone and Osteoperosis

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Posted: Aug 6 1:19pm

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