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Hi. As @dadcue mentioned above, I have had RA for 12 years. My onset was very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084922/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

"My advice to you all is never miss the opportunity to taper down if your medics...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084843/

Discussion: The pros and cons of Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

I think most of us cannot do it without Corticosteroids. That is the drug of choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084796/

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Tapering is a complex issue. I’ve been down to 8mg of prednisone three times now. Bad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084643/

Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup

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Posted: Jun 11, 2024

Thanks for both comments above. I will look at the Mayo link you supplied with comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084147/

Discussion: Aching chest/rib cage and exhaustion

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

My mother was on 5 mg of prednisone for over 10 years. Her skin got so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082494/

Discussion: Does skin recover after prednisone?

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Posted: Jun 7, 2024

I agree completely. You got this figured out. I think drugs like Kevzara are very useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080807/

Discussion: Prednisone to Kevzara

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Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I get pain and numbness in the front of my thighs upon standing or walking 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079633/

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I am not sure about your symptoms. I am assuming all the PMR markers tested in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079626/

Discussion: How about knee and lower leg pain?

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Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Do you want me to separate out PMR symptoms from everything else? What I remember most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078640/

Discussion: Doctors' confusion over diagnosis: Questions they should ask

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Posted: May 31, 2024

My experience with GCA and tapering has been different. I was prescribed 40 mg prednisone, then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077981/

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 30, 2024

I am back to 5 mg. now . After getting down to 3 mg. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077803/

Discussion: My theory on tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2024

Yes I am also going through strange new pains in left arm as I taper off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077663/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 30, 2024

Thanks for reply and info. I split Dexter Dexter 4 mg 1/2 in am and 1/2....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077383/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29, 2024

Has anybody used dexamethason? I have stopped prednisone and doctor switched me to 2 mg once...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077189/

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

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Posted: May 29, 2024

I’ve had no markers and have had PMR for almost 4 years now…was off prednisone after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076403/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 28, 2024

My first time with PMR took me 3 and half years before I was able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074580/

Discussion: Where to go for comprehensive evaluation?

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Posted: May 25, 2024

Yes. I can’t seem to taper down on the predisone. The lowest I can get to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074321/

Discussion: Where to go for comprehensive evaluation?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2024

I’m sorry to hear that. I tapered off prednisone about 31/2 months ago. Then a month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072701/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy and PMR?

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Posted: May 22, 2024

I didn't know anything about PMR when I was newly diagnosed ... in a way, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072561/

Discussion: New PMR patient, wondering if mornings will become pain free someday

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22, 2024

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