Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

3,999 total results

Comments (3,786)

I have heard about everyone trying to get off prednisone. I have been on and off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169768/

Discussion: The affect of beta blockers on adrenaline and cortisol levels.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I'm another person that worked up to a starting dose of 40 mg after being diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169593/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I am an example of someone who needed a much higher dose than the usual to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169440/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

Welcome @alancant, That's a good question which a lot of us have thought about. For me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169402/

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

"With testing, PMR was declared in remission at 10." ---------------------- How was this done? There is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169026/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

When I was initially diagnosed with PMR at Mayo Rochester, my rheumatologist prescribed 20mg prednisone as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168776/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

It is difficult to be hopeful when a person is still on prednisone. The following was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168212/

Discussion: The affect of beta blockers on adrenaline and cortisol levels.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

I have had PMR since 9/23 (possibly longer, it took a while before they got to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165205/

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

I was lucky with methotrexate. My rheum got me onto it after inflammation returned when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164714/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

I never had a problem with a-fib but Prednisone can certainly cause a-fib or make it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163629/

Discussion: Does anyone have AFIB which makes steroid therapy an issue?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I have both PMR and severe osteoarthritis and have had 4 joints replaced and need the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162898/

Discussion: Sed Rate still elevated, but pain much improved

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

Hello @johnhester I'll share my experience with getting my booster in Oct - the pharmacist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161337/

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I’ve had RA for over 25 years and PMR for the last 3 years. Lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160903/

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Alternate day dosing is often tried so 2.5 mg every other day might be worth a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160554/

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

"I worry that I am becoming dependent on the weed, but it really helps me with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159453/

Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

My rheumy told me the adrenal gland starts making cortisol at around 8 to 10 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159326/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

My rheumy relied on the SED to decide that PMR was in remission. At that point...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158479/

Discussion: Covid and Flu jabs all done

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

Maybe an endocrinologist would be helpful if you are having adrenal issues. Adrenal insufficiency isn't really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156000/

Discussion: Can anyone recommend a Rheumatologist at UCSF in San Francisco?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2024

I was diagnosed eight months ago and prednisone alone, even at 30 mg, never completely made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155286/

Discussion: Pain ever goes away on its own?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 11, 2024

I felt better after about 3 months after steroids. You should probably be feeling better. Many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153902/

Discussion: Pain ever goes away on its own?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Autoimmune Diseases

Follow

16221

3 hours ago

Follow

15411

6 hours ago

Follow

2992

8 hours ago

Follow

11792

9 hours ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

5668

18 hours ago