Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 16

Ah, welcome to my club. After almost 2 years of tapering, I have been off of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325539/

Discussion: After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

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Posted: Jun 12 9:25am

Very helpful. With my PMR back - I am now on 10 mg prednisone. Takes away...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327856/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 15 3:15pm

@groksvaag, I think you are correct but I have no medical experience other than having PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327766/

Discussion: Weight based prednisone dosing

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Posted: Jun 15 1:03pm

I was diagnosed with PMR, and then 3 months later, I was diagnosed with RA. Pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329611/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 7:02am

I had an identical experience. Diagnosed with PMR in January 2024, and had only a minimal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329706/

Discussion: Rheumatologist has now diagnosed me with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Posted: Jun 18 8:59am

Your symptoms sound more like what I experienced when I tapered down to 7 mg. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297385/

Discussion: Tapering pain

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Posted: May 5 11:49am

I can only speak for myself, but I had a mild case to begin with, which...

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Discussion: Do we actually “recover”?

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Posted: May 8 9:09am

I would say you've gotten past the worst part of the high dose of prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303698/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 14 5:30am

I had neck and scalp pain, jaw fatigue upon chewing, some tongue involvement when chewing, headache,...

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Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 16 1:03pm

MTX is used in rheumatoid arthritis patients to help fight inflammation. Its also a cancer drug....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302622/

Discussion: Methoteraxate an tapering off prednisone

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Posted: May 12 2:08pm

After enduring fairly extreme pain for a week until an adequate dose of P was obtained,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310965/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with a mild case!

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Posted: May 23 9:22am

I am 82 years old. I had PMR 23 years ago and was on prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301379/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

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Posted: May 10 6:22pm

I have hovered on the border of osteopenia and osteoporosis for the last 12 years. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306225/

Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

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Posted: May 17 12:50pm

I was diagnosed 2 years ago when I was 57. I am a male who was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307368/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: May 19 5:19am

I hope you feel better soon! For me, pain relief was fast but would come back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306578/

Discussion: Just Been Diagnosed with PMR

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Posted: May 18 5:45am

I agree with @rocksology. You probably need to go back up some on your prednisone dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306778/

Discussion: Fast Prednisone taper?

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Posted: May 18 10:13am

I was prescribed 20mg prednisone & Kevzara. Yes it helped but I went from 175lbs to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296868/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: May 4 7:20pm

It took 4 months to get my diagnosis of PMR because I had negative labs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309837/

Discussion: PMR without ever taking prednisone

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Posted: May 21 6:14pm

I started at 80 mg prednisone in October and now down to 10 mg. Last month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310722/

Discussion: Fast Prednisone taper?

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Posted: May 22 8:46pm

Reading these comments just shows how each person’s immune system is different regarding diet, prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312535/

Discussion: How long does prednisone take

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Posted: May 25 12:03pm

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