Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 141

"I began to experience almost constant aches and pains in my legs, not debilitating but definitely...

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Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

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Posted: Apr 10 11:36am

I would guess everyone increases their dose at some stage in their taper. The issue is...

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Discussion: Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?

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Posted: Apr 10 7:54am

The problem with testing for adrenal insufficiency is because cortisol levels can't be tested reliably until...

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Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

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Posted: Apr 11 4:58pm

I was diagnosed with GCA in January 2020 - my sed rate was 117 - and...

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Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

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Posted: Mar 30, 2020

I'm relatively new here. PMR symptoms came on like a tsunami in mid-November. After dozens of...

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Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Apr 2 10:21pm

I am 60 and was diagnosed in August with pre. I started on 20 mg and...

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Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

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Posted: Apr 3 11:15am

Tapering slowly is generally better but the determining factor is more about how long a person...

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Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

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Posted: Apr 4 9:56am

@sandysomers, I've had 2 instances of PMR. The first time took 3 and half years to...

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Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

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Posted: Apr 3 7:28am

I was told to avoid Advil, ibuprofen and aspirin (NSAIDs) while on Prednisone because it increases...

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Discussion: Anyone tapered down as directed, but increased back up on their own?

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Posted: Apr 10 11:03am

Sorry to read about your experience. I'm just 52 and was diagnosed about 7 months ago....

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

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Posted: Dec 15, 2023

With proper planning and eating the right things you can get all the vitamins and minerals...

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Discussion: Question about PMR pain locations

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Posted: Dec 16, 2023

Nicely said. Liked your comment about trying to distinguish "old man pain" from PMR or other...

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Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023

@pb50, @dadcue, and all...I also have a trigger finger issue. My right ring finger had a...

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Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

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Posted: Dec 20, 2023

My PCP diagnosed my PMR 3 years ago telling me I would only be on it...

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Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

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Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Hey mikeshell, After dealing with a great deal of discomfort in my upper legs and upper...

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Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 30, 2022

Welcome @pmragain, I enjoyed a six year remission after my first time with PMR. The first...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR shortly after starting statin drug.

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Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I too am experiencing some memory and attention problems that I would like to blame on...

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Discussion: Memory and attention problems on prednisone

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Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I started prednisone in April for PMR. Once I had tapered to 9mg I found reducing...

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Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

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Posted: Nov 9, 2023

@dadcue I'm not sure if I've responded to this before but in case I haven't. Thank...

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Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

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Posted: Apr 27 4:45pm

There is an abundance of 'trial and error' when treating any medical condition. No two people...

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Discussion: 2 year struggle to get off prednisone still hard to get from 3 to 2mg

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Posted: May 4 4:37pm

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