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I came down with PMR symptoms about 10 days after my last Covid vaccine shot. Very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115233/

Discussion: Could your PMR have been a result of the Covid mRNA vaccine?

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Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I have been on prednisone for almost 15 months, but tapered down to 1 mg daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114584/

Discussion: Tiredness

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Posted: Jul 30, 2024

No, my comment about tapering off Prednisone too fast was not meant for you. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112317/

Discussion: Changing from prednisone to NSAID’s

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Posted: Jul 26, 2024

I believe I have had PMR for a least a year. Up until 6 months ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110057/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I have had some transient blurriness in one eye lately as I taper prednisone down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107786/

Discussion: PMR pain and vision

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Posted: Jul 18, 2024

I have been tapering at a rate suggested by my doctor. I was just wondering, is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106503/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Cortisol is the lifeblood of your system. Your body needs it to survive. Therefore when taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105889/

Discussion: Conflict with Rheumatologist over taking Prednisone for PMR in AM/PM

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I came off prednisone at the end of May and at first I felt ok but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105740/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 15, 2024

Hello PMR-pals ! @dadcue @johnbishop @linda7 I gained ~8 lbs during my year of PMR. Size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105064/

Discussion: PMR Weight Gain How to lose it!

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Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I am tapering off of Prednisone started in 15mg in February now on 6mg reducing by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104506/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I have experienced blurry vision since the beginning of my PMR. My doctor said I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102853/

Discussion: PMR pain and vision

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I have severe sweating, especially from the head area. Drops of sweat actually fall down my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102760/

Discussion: Heat sensitivity with PMR

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I started the Prednisone at 60 mg in August, 2023 and still weaning to date. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102619/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 9, 2024

If I can't follow the tapering schedule given to me by my doctor I call him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102446/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I had the most trouble tapering in my first occurrence of PMR during the last six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102062/

Discussion: Traveling with PMR

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Posted: Jul 9, 2024

I took weekly doses for 7 weeks . Also took folic acid as directed. After week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101970/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 9, 2024

Did your Rheumatologist suggest Methotrexate as an alternative while you taper from prednisone?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101803/

Discussion: A Bizarre Change in Condition

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Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Hello @tiateacake, Welcome to Connect. I don't think it's something you have to get used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101412/

Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 8, 2024

I had and still have a chronic inflammatory disease for nearly 20 years before PMR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101104/

Discussion: Risk of cardiovascular disease while on Prednisone.

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

Welcome @andirae, It's not uncommon to have a lot of questions being fairly new to PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100563/

Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 6, 2024

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