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Thanks for reply and info. I split Dexter Dexter 4 mg 1/2 in am and 1/2....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077383/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: May 29 5:59pm

I haven't ever found any research study that says this method works any better than any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098669/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jul 3 2:12pm

Before prednisone my blood pressure was consistently 120 over 80 rheumatology said it was high 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098704/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jul 3 3:19pm

I was diagnosed with PMR then also developed Giant cell Arteritis (both temples). I was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979510/

Discussion: Very new to PMR

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Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@dadcue I had no idea you've been through so much!! And for so long. I'm so...

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Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

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Posted: Jul 5 3:22pm

@dadcue Wow! I'm sorry it took so long to get PMR under control. I just wonder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099907/

Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

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Posted: Jul 5 4:54pm

Hello @tiateacake, Welcome to Connect. I don't think it's something you have to get used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101412/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 8 7:18am

Did your Rheumatologist suggest Methotrexate as an alternative while you taper from prednisone?

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Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition

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Posted: Jul 8 4:34pm

I had the most trouble tapering in my first occurrence of PMR during the last six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102062/

Discussion: Traveling with PMR

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Posted: Jul 9 7:41am

I am down to 3 mg for the third or fourth time in my 6th year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018268/

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

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Posted: Feb 19 5:35am

I started the Prednisone at 60 mg in August, 2023 and still weaning to date. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102619/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 9 10:10pm

I had and still have a chronic inflammatory disease for nearly 20 years before PMR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101104/

Discussion: Risk of cardiovascular disease while on Prednisone.

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Posted: Jul 7 2:38pm

Welcome @andirae, It's not uncommon to have a lot of questions being fairly new to PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100563/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 6 6:23pm

If I can't follow the tapering schedule given to me by my doctor I call him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102446/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 9 3:20pm

I took weekly doses for 7 weeks . Also took folic acid as directed. After week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101970/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 9 1:53am

I have severe sweating, especially from the head area. Drops of sweat actually fall down my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102760/

Discussion: Heat sensitivity with PMR

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Posted: Jul 10 8:12am

Hello PMR-pals ! @dadcue @johnbishop @linda7 I gained ~8 lbs during my year of PMR. Size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105064/

Discussion: PMR Weight Gain How to lose it!

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Posted: Jul 13 2:39pm

I get pain and numbness in the front of my thighs upon standing or walking 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079633/

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jun 2 3:42pm

I am back to 5 mg. now . After getting down to 3 mg. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077803/

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 30 11:03am

I agree completely. You got this figured out. I think drugs like Kevzara are very useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080807/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

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Posted: Jun 4 2:01pm

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