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My doc told me it takes months for MTX to build up in system and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875195/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

Hi Cynthia @juju1, Welcome to Connect. You are not alone with not wishing PMR on anyone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873780/

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

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Posted: Jun 6, 2023

If you see Dr Stone tell him that someone in Iowa said thank-you. The GiACTA study...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872436/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

It is sad there aren't more treatment options for PMR/GCA. I was told many times that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868925/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) - Clinical Trials

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Posted: May 29, 2023

Hello @rick53, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we modified your discussion title a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868473/

Discussion: Headaches - Side effect of taking prednisone for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2023

Welcome @amak23, It can be a struggle tapering off of prednisone while trying to get into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867602/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 27, 2023

Hello @sirmac, Welcome to Connect. I'm a little confused at how much prednisone was prescribed for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867509/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 27, 2023

A couple of times I posted to ask what experiences people had had with methotrexate and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867223/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2023

My PMR started in the summer of 2019. My doc didn't diagnose it, only treating me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859529/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14, 2023

My rheumatologist seemed to feel that Kevzara and Actemra were similar and that it did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858933/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2023

Started Kevzara200 last Sunday.Get every two weeks. For now 10 Prednisone and 15 Methotrexate. Will start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858110/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11, 2023

Just diagnosed with PMR 7 daze ago. Prednisone 20 mgs. daily for 2 weeks than taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857482/

Discussion: Diet & PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hello everyone, I'm new on this forum and have yet to try LDN. I'm hoping my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856956/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9, 2023

Fantastic you are really doing well with your taper. It is great to see you get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856806/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 9, 2023

Welcome @grammy82, I'm happy to hear you found Connect also and it's great to hear your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856661/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8, 2023

Be sure to watch your blood pressure. I was tapering down from 30 mg and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856427/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper from 40 mg to 7.5 in one day ‘

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8, 2023

Hi Annsheehan, Mine almost exactly the same, with the one exception my pain started immediately after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856404/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8, 2023

I’m so relieved to see that others have fatigue too! I also feel very shaky and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855704/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7, 2023

Some symptoms came back this month after tapering from 7.5 to 5 mg. Doctor put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855165/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2023

I go to a rheumatologist. This Mayo support group has really helped me taper. I purposely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854795/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5, 2023

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