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Hi @jules11, I'm glad to hear the tapering off of prednisone is going well. I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145004/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Most of my PMR pain was in the shoulders, arms and hands. Higher doses for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236961/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

jules11. I was on prednisone for another reason. I encourage you to take your time with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144998/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2018

Hi @flicka -- welcome to Connect. My PMR has come and gone twice and the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/206271/

Discussion: Long term Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2018

I had a private conversation with another member @alanbruce who was tapering off of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180051/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Aug 28, 2018

Hi Roger, that's a great question. My thinking is that the dose should give you relief...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137781/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

Hello @rogernj67, I would like to welcome you to Connect along with @beryl and other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137753/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

Hi Alan, Thank you for asking such a great question. It is always a good thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170814/

Discussion: Prednisone and osteopenia how to control

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2017

Hi. I'm two years in and also a fan of the UK forum. What I think:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633729/

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

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Posted: Sep 8, 2021

I had my initial episode of PMR thirteen years ago in 2008. It lasted six months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633711/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

Hello - I have had PMR for 6 years - diagnosed the year I turned 70...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633622/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

Hi, I just came across this forum. I've had PMR for 2-1/2 years now, and like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/629251/

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

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Reply to mimik211 ... Tom here 😄 ... In a very short time we (wife, Dixie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626688/

Discussion: PMR and vision

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

I have taken Prednisone for three years. I was at 10 mg when I received the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/626601/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2021

Hello @dsmith337, Welcome to Connect. You are mostly correct from what I've read. I was 64...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644625/

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

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Posted: Oct 13, 2021

I am male 72. I got my first Covid shot in early April 3 weeks later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643979/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

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Posted: Oct 11, 2021

Met with my Rhuemy last week, did blood work. The markers were normal and she stated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637428/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 21, 2021

@marilyncarkner, you may also be interested in the tips shared in this similar discussion: - Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602545/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is hard: Do complementary therapies help?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2021

Hello @drlovegrove, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605761/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2021

Hi @sammiesarah, welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission and I've had 2 occurrences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137913/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019

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