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@dadcue Wow! I'm sorry it took so long to get PMR under control. I just wonder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099907/

Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

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Posted: Jul 5, 2024

@dadcue I had no idea you've been through so much!! And for so long. I'm so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099854/

Discussion: Has Prednisone/Actemra worked to completely heal GCA?

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Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Before prednisone my blood pressure was consistently 120 over 80 rheumatology said it was high 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098704/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jul 3, 2024

I haven't ever found any research study that says this method works any better than any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098669/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jul 3, 2024

Keep up the good work. Assuming PMR symptoms are controlled, taking the lowest possible dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097005/

Discussion: Good information to know about prednisone.

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Posted: Jun 30, 2024

"PMR starts because your body is not producing enough cortisol." -------------------------------------------------- My understanding is cortisol levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095722/

Discussion: Good information to know about prednisone.

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Posted: Jun 28, 2024

I was diagnosed exactly 6 months ago. 20mg of prednisone and then 8mg of Medrol were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095118/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I don't know how to control "all other factors being equal." I don't think it exists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094154/

Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

well thats the thing. just like what started the disease everyone is different. I think there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093989/

Discussion: Tapering Pains Body Response or PMR?

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

My family's had a similar experience to @tuckerp. (My dad has PMR.) He experienced some predisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093534/

Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

The 7 mg barrier is hard to get past. I had problems at that dose of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092469/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Thyroid problems seem to add another dimension to PMR. I didn’t have any thyroid problems to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089849/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I totally agree with you that diet makes a difference and focusing on anti-inflammatory foods is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089674/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

@bunnybear There is definitely a "continuity of care" problem when people move or change doctors frequently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089388/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 18, 2024

@pargeo47 One more thing. I went back and checked and they have not tested his magnesium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088196/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 16, 2024

@pargeo47 I can only speak from our experience - my husband is the one with PMR....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087808/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 16, 2024

I agree with everything that has already been posted. I'm not sure how much my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087337/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

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Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I damaged my colon years ago trying to control cholesterol with statins. Another lesson about taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086479/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara back to Prednisone. ( Hope not )

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Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Hello @judygref, Welcome to Connect. I love the can do attitude! I think we all hated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085058/

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I've not met someone who started on methotrexate instead of prednisone, although it makes sense. Let...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085036/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

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