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Hello @steelbh, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @rolandhp and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286603/

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

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Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I had found very good info and suggestions for dealing with PMR (prior to this Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298369/

Discussion: Recent diagnosis PMR Including a Self Diagnosis

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Posted: Mar 5, 2020

Hi Jill @jth4d, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286591/

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

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Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hello, I have been reading the descriptions of everyone’s journey with PMR. I am 73 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286589/

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

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Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hi @geniecm, There is an existing discussion on Giant Cell Arteritis where your post will receive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151184/

Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice

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Posted: Feb 20, 2020

Maybe start here:- "Careful 'tapering' is needed if you have been taking Prednisone orally. But, there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286588/

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

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Posted: Feb 14, 2020

Hi @asklizzie, I had the same concerns about taking prednisone but it just made me work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102156/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Feb 3, 2020

Sorry for the misunderstanding -- pain began one year ago in January 2019. I have tapered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286570/

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2020

Hello @phoenix0509, I see this is your first post and would like to thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286552/

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

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Posted: Jan 10, 2020

Hi, Just discovered this group. I am starting my 3rd bout with PMR. The first bout...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286548/

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

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Posted: Dec 28, 2019

Hello @apr39, Welcome to Connect. I also have PMR but it is currently in remission so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69255/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Dec 11, 2019

Hi, your description of your experience with the vaccine s then the symptoms could have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245735/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Sep 25, 2020

No, I haven't done anything differently. I just hoped it wouldn't come back. I eat pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286670/

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

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Posted: Aug 28, 2020

Hello @olegraymare, I haven't seen a post from you in awhile and thought I would check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180128/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Mar 23, 2020

Hello @ltta, welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear your PMR is back. My second occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102132/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Hi @dreamer38, welcome to Connect. I did stop using dairy products for a short time but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102124/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Oct 31, 2018

I am thinking after reading some of the posts about tapering down, maybe taking 2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155418/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

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Posted: Jul 12, 2017

Hi @everettcatlin, There are a couple of other discussions you might find helpful for tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841286/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I don't know if you are on a pill or capsule, or the strength. But when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155463/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2017

Sally, I have had PMR since July 2017. Started on Prednisone 20 mg right away and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137668/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 16, 2018

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