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Hi @sharync -- Welcome to Connect. I have PMR but it's currently in remission. From what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138012/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Good morning, @marilyncarkner . I’m also on prednisone but I’m hoping to taper off as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138010/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

I tapered to 4.5mg. but after 2 weeks have had to go back to 7.5 because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137995/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2019

Hi @lindapc, my PMR is currently in remission but I started on 20 mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137987/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2019

Hi @amom7, I'm not sure I've dealt with PMR the longest. I had my first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192811/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2019

Hello @susieflamilngo, welcome to Connect. I have had two occurrences of PMR but it is currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180092/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hi Barry @barry51, welcome to Connect! I can really relate to the feeling of incredible aging...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137958/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hi John. Remember me ... I’m the one with autoimmune attacking my lungs. Also bronchiectasis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137943/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7, 2019

Hi @frane1939, I've had 2 occurrences of PMR which is now in remission. The only relief...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211454/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

Thanks for sharing your story, Peanuts. My Doctor, like yours, told me that I would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137863/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

I have osteoarthritis in my hips and lower back. Prednisone helped lessen the pain, however, now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192805/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 7, 2019

Hello @lindapc, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your story. My first occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137857/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

I am by nature rather an impatient person, however, I have had to force myself to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137856/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 6, 2019

Hello @amom7, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are definitely not alone. There are a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/192799/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 4, 2019

@carina - From Tinkerbell - I tapered off of Prednisone for GCA last October. The Neurologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102147/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

I was diagnosed with disease last December. First few doses of 20mg of prednisone like a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102141/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Hi John yes tapering off the pred. is tricky as you know. It all depends on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180061/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Tapering off can be a struggle. The first occurrence of PMR I also tried to taper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180060/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29, 2019

Hi @msvl1998, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Far be it for me to call prednisone the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180058/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 29, 2019

@amkaloha, it's been awhile since you have posted. How is your PMR? Have you been able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144996/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2018

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