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I was diagnosed with PMR on January 12, so I’m new to this. Have been on...

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Discussion: Are you taking Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) for PMR?

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Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I have learned my lesson several times about trying to do to much. I woke up...

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Discussion: Opinions for increased pain

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Posted: Jun 14 7:36pm

For me, there was PMR fatigue which wasn't so bad. I lost a lot of sleep...

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Discussion: Is fatigue a symptom of PMR?

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Posted: Apr 27 9:19pm

That's a very fast prednisone taper you've done - five months to reduce from 35mg prednisone...

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

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Posted: Jun 20 8:40pm

Hello @kmmi, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @jeff97 and others....

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Discussion: Recently Diagnosed PMR Disease Progression

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Posted: Jun 21 2:35pm

That sounds like a big disaster waiting to happen. You've been on prednisone a long time,...

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

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Posted: Jun 22 11:28am

Have had PMR since November Had very severe pain before starting on prednisone Took my 3rd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279466/

Discussion: Anyone tried Kevzara for PMR?

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Posted: Apr 11 2:30pm

Tapering down from 25 mg prednisone for my PMR over several months. At 10 mgs, started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162090/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Oct 24, 2024

This is my first bout with PMR, started this past summer on 15 mg prednisone ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185842/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

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Posted: Dec 6, 2024

I never had a problem with a-fib but Prednisone can certainly cause a-fib or make it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163629/

Discussion: Does anyone have AFIB which makes steroid therapy an issue?

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Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I have both PMR and severe osteoarthritis and have had 4 joints replaced and need the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162898/

Discussion: Sed Rate still elevated, but pain much improved

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Posted: Oct 26, 2024

Hello @johnhester I'll share my experience with getting my booster in Oct - the pharmacist at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161337/

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

I’ve had RA for over 25 years and PMR for the last 3 years. Lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160903/

Discussion: Anyone try earthing/grounding for pain relief?

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Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Alternate day dosing is often tried so 2.5 mg every other day might be worth a...

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Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

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Posted: Oct 21, 2024

"I worry that I am becoming dependent on the weed, but it really helps me with...

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Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

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Posted: Oct 19, 2024

My rheumy told me the adrenal gland starts making cortisol at around 8 to 10 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159326/

Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Oct 19, 2024

My rheumy relied on the SED to decide that PMR was in remission. At that point...

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Discussion: Covid and Flu jabs all done

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Posted: Oct 17, 2024

Maybe an endocrinologist would be helpful if you are having adrenal issues. Adrenal insufficiency isn't really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156000/

Discussion: Can anyone recommend a Rheumatologist at UCSF in San Francisco?

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Posted: Oct 12, 2024

I was diagnosed eight months ago and prednisone alone, even at 30 mg, never completely made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155286/

Discussion: Pain ever goes away on its own?

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Posted: Oct 11, 2024

I felt better after about 3 months after steroids. You should probably be feeling better. Many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153902/

Discussion: Pain ever goes away on its own?

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Posted: Oct 8, 2024

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