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I had been diagnosed with osteoporosis prior to my latest PMR flare, so the rheumatologist prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757829/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Oct 6, 2022

Thanks for the insight. At 20mg, it has been a slow decline of the pain/discomfort. Interesting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756210/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2022

Hi, janiceem, It sounds to me like you might have tapered a bit faster than your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755806/

Discussion: PMR progressing to GCA? Broken vessels in eye

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Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I was diagnosed in May 22 but didn’t start treatment until June. I really wanted my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755250/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Sep 29, 2022

I have had a mild case of PMR since 3/21 (after my second COVID vaccination), but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752838/

Discussion: PMR: Pain moving around your body

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Posted: Sep 23, 2022

Hi @bardy1953, I initially was put on 40 mg of prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750015/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 15, 2022

What is the most common way to taper off 3 mg prednisone?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749551/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Hi @lanafromidaho, I have never had surgery while my PMR is active but hopefully others who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745487/

Discussion: Surgery recovery and PMR

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Posted: Sep 4, 2022

Hi. So I’m down to 1/2 mg of prednisone. I’m having pain again. I see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744196/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Sep 1, 2022

Hi @spainishlady, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743120/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 29, 2022

Hello Abbeyc, I started on 20 mg of Prednisone 4/21 (16mnths) down to 6mg now. Tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742572/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Like John, I too, use prednisone and have learned to manage the tapering. And like you,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739503/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

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Posted: Aug 20, 2022

Very sorry to hear that your pain is not resolved. I will echo what others have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738834/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

I've been having trouble with severe foot and leg cramping. Yesterday I saw my dr and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738692/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

@johnbishop Thanks John, this article is very helpful and should be read by all who are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738649/

Discussion: Prednisone detox: What is it?

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

My Rheumatologist told me that tapering off the Prednisone does cause shedding. I agree with John...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738342/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Hi Mickie @njtodctode, Both times I started at 20 mg and was able to drop down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737743/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Aug 15, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR in April 2022 after 2 months of guessing what was wrong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737634/

Discussion: Is anyone else diagnosed with PMR experiencing weakness in their legs?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

It has taken me 2 years to get to 7 mg of Prednisone from 80 mg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737276/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Aug 14, 2022

I have recently split my dose of prednisone taking 10 mg in the morning and 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736977/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 13, 2022

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