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@kerrwp, I combined your discussion on tapering off prednisone to your previous discussion titled: "Prednisone vs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340335/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3 10:43am

"Actemra took my sed rate to ZERO." ----------------------- A zero Sed Rate is within the normal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340480/

Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3 1:36pm

Morning pain control is more important than mimicking how cortisol is regulated by the body. Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341902/

Discussion: Down to 1mg prednisone and then extreme fatigue sets in.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5 8:29pm

Be careful if you're planning to stop prednisone or Actemra. Stopping prednisone without tapering could make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337634/

Discussion: Headaches from Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29 9:38am

You seem to know a lot about prednisone tapering and flares, so I thought I'd ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367430/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 5:21am

That’s a very good question. My first round with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367809/

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 2:54pm

I would agree with John. Everyone is different and it would be hard to say how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368831/

Discussion: How long can a PMR flare list after going abruptly off a medication?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 12 7:22am

No ... I don't think you are crazy. I wouldn't call it a guessing game for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351771/

Discussion: Infusion vs injection of tocilizumab (Actmera)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19 1:48pm

I am going to try Kevzara I’ve been on prednisone for almost 2 years, took methotrexate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349713/

Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16 2:22pm

I’ve been tapering for a couple of months now I’m down to 4 mg and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353146/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 21 9:58am

Hello @farnhamlaf1, You will notice that we merged your post with another discussion you started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353542/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 21 7:19pm

Yup! That's it!! Mine did go away -after I was off prednisone for awhile. But now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357050/

Discussion: small red blotches on skin

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26 2:24pm

I know this may seem like a stupid question. I am currently on 2 1/4 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358432/

Discussion: Polymyalgia rheumatica: Any thoughts on my taper plan?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28 11:46am

Did you actually taper off Actemra infusions? I haven't been able to discontinue Actemra injections or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362258/

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 2 2:12pm

I would like to respond; however, you have not provided enough information about your tapering process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362733/

Discussion: Better to be in some pain or better to up the dose of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3 10:42am

My pain started 20 days after a cardiologist quadrupled my statin dose. I stopped the statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357527/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 27 10:41am

Hope you are doing well. You should not take Aleve or Ibuprofen while on Prednisone. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364391/

Discussion: what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5 2:53pm

I haven't make that switch, but I just googled "Can Tyenne cause edema", and I got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364819/

Discussion: I have recently switched from Actemra to Tyenne due to insurance.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6 9:01am

I have been on Prednisone for a year now tapering from 15 mg to 5 now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359647/

Discussion: small red blotches on skin

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30 4:04am

Hello @kcarman2383, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @dadcue and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1359721/

Discussion: PMR at a young age

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Posted: Jul 30 7:24am

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