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I was diagnosed with PMR in October 2020 and was put on 20 mg of Prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813464/

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

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Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Myself as well. I have had PMR for well over a year now and been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812353/

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

I think the split dose worked the best for me. Approximately 2/3 of my dose in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812293/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

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Posted: Feb 16, 2023

It is worrisome being on prednisone for long periods. I am at 26 months on prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811694/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Hi @redboat, Welcome to Connect. You might find the following discussion helpful: --- PMR Dosages and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809362/

Discussion: PMR questions about prednisone, surgery limitations, pain and more

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Welcome @sunflower97, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling with PMR and the treatment. There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809294/

Discussion: Immune system boosters

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Hi @davidsonk, Welcome to Connect. Sorry I missed your first post in the COVID discussion and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806908/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I was doing pretty well on 5 mg of prednisone a day tapering it down from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804874/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Good morning. I have PMR and was on 7 1/2 dose then developing headaches extreme for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802655/

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

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Posted: Jan 28, 2023

Hi @ctjpmarie, After being diagnosed with PMR, my rheumatologist started me on 20 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801890/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Jan 26, 2023

I had a condition that was was called “prednisone responsive” but only if I took a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799370/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Just 6 weeks into prednisone, I am wondering about the relationship between PMR (the disorder) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799063/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

My rheumatologist put me on Fosamax for my bones as soon as I started prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797245/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I am at 15 months and struggle to get below 18 mg of Prednisone daily plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797095/

Discussion: PMR in cold or inclement weather

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hello @becky72, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you have been dealing with the symptoms for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796876/

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

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Yikes! I have never come across advice to stop prednisone cold turkey. Even information from Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796837/

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

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Posted: Jan 15, 2023

From what I have read and learned, you should never stop Prednisone cold turkey. Taper slowly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796828/

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Been in a world of pain since Dec. 4. Had symptoms of stiffness as much as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796585/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I have tapered to .5 mg of prednisone after being on it for more than 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795738/

Discussion: PMR and exhaustion

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Thank you @marmak ! I was unaware of the interaction of Chaga Mushrooms with prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794592/

Discussion: Immune system boosters

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

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