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I had a long history of reactive arthritis with uveitis diagnosed 20 years before PMR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970574/

Discussion: Autoimmune changes

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Posted: Nov 26, 2023

I started with Actemra injections every 2 weeks ... that was 4 years ago. I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970399/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I have been off prednisone for 3 years. I have joint pain but it isn't PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970133/

Discussion: Joint pain after going off prednisone?

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Posted: Nov 25, 2023

Thanks for the advice, but I don't think this applies to me. I just want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968356/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

If my case was any indication, PMR can last longer than 6 years ... more like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965029/

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

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Posted: Nov 14, 2023

The adrenals need to increase their cortisol production when 7 mg of prednisone is reached. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958356/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Nov 3, 2023

My two cents worth: I was not responding to prednisone for my PMR and got up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956290/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Inflammatory disorders like PMR cause fatigue. When you have chronic pain, you are exhausted at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953701/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Welcome @lunamadre, I think we've all had those "will I ever get off of prednisone" moments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953464/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I hope Kevzara works for you. Don’t expect any overnight changes in your condition or prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951947/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

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Posted: Oct 22, 2023

I'm very happy with the Actemra infusion. I "progressed" to a monthly infusion. I started with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951649/

Discussion: GCA Biopsy while on prednisone

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Posted: Oct 21, 2023

My experience in this PMR journey is that trying to tough it out with increased pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950881/

Discussion: ESR marker raising as I reduce prednisone

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Posted: Oct 20, 2023

I had my follow up with my Rheumy two days ago. She originally insisted that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947103/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

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Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I was tapering at 1 mg. a .month and had a big flare-up that only subsided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946676/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

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Posted: Oct 12, 2023

lindaadel; I am being treated by my primary care Internal Med doc. I was diagnosed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944273/

Discussion: What are your rheumatologists using to stop the pain from PMR.?

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Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I had COVID when I was tapering at 6mg of Prednisone and was experiencing increasing discomfort....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943045/

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

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Posted: Oct 6, 2023

"Extreme fatigue" is one of the primary symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. Autoimmune disorders like PMR also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942757/

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

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Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Yes, I am confident that I developed PMR about 10 days after my 3rd Covid-19 (Moderna)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941966/

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

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Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I was diagnosed in January of this year. After being off prednisone for 5 weeks yesterday....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941941/

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

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Posted: Oct 4, 2023

I was on higher dose of Predisone but with not much improvement. My Rheumatologist thinks I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937548/

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

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Posted: Sep 27, 2023

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