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Thank you for taking the time to answer. It took 2 yrs to go from 80...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736523/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12, 2022

My blood was checked and I'm not anemic. So seems that it's my adrenals trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735692/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Aug 9, 2022

My rheumatologist told me I could supplement with Tylenol or Ibuprofen but not on a regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734073/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

Hi @elizabethjoan and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your post to this discussion: PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734004/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

My symptoms had been going for months before I could finally see a new rheumatologist. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732812/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

It sounds like you tapered too quickly. Tapering off Prednisone is a very slow process. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732627/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

I had the intense itching exactly as you described but not the other two symptoms. Once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731387/

Discussion: Itching upper to mid back

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Welcome @janiceem, I know that tapering can be difficult and overdoing exercises can sometimes make it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730535/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Maybe you’re tapering too quickly. The multiple times that I had taken prednisone had extended tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728417/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR in March 2020 and was on a slow prednisone taper for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728031/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 18, 2022

Hi @thenazareneshul, I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties with prednisone. PMR is an autoimmune disease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725544/

Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2022

I'm stuck between 12.0 and 12.5 with the taper and feel rotten and also quite depressed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724895/

Discussion: Does or has anyone suffered depression while on Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2022

I am taking Predisone 20 mg. for 10 days, for an ear infection. Should I be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720062/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2022

I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. Had been doing ok on a fairly low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/718537/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 18, 2022

On the correct dosage of Prednisone, my pain completely disappeared (20 mg). It was fairly non-existent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710351/

Discussion: What is the goal when first diagnosed with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22, 2022

I agree Teri. Jaw pain stopped when I returned to 15 mg. Prednisone, just up a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710054/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2022

I feel ya. I am trying to taper down from 15 mg. Right now I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709529/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2022

Emma 32, I found that the initial high dose of prednisone did wonders for no pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/709007/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2022

Welcome @doloresmacneil, Tapering off of prednisone can be a little tricky. With my first occurrence of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707678/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 12, 2022

I too have balance issues. Opt for a small step ladder instead of standing on chairs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706953/

Discussion: Is PMR a form of vasculitis?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2022

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