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I took prednisone for more than 30 years for a variety of autoimmune problems but GCA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951680/

Discussion: GCA Biopsy while on prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Thank-you for the information about the 2023 ARC meeting. The 7 mg dose is a hard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951031/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Hi @emer, I see that you have already connected with another new member @curtvapor. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950639/

Discussion: ESR marker raising as I reduce prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

I started with an ortho because I thought my issues started with back pain/sciatic issues (which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950307/

Discussion: Any help from muscle relaxants?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Tammy S., I had the same experience as you--no inflammatory markers and only pain in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949072/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Sorry to hear you had a flare-up! As well as prednisone works -- and I'm grateful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947190/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I use Collagen Peptides as well as Citracal with Vitamin D, Vitamin D3, Various Magnesium supplements,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947152/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Why did you decide to stay on prednisone? Why can't you taper off prednisone? If you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946599/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Hi Charlotte, While I don’t have osteoporosis , I have osteopenia and was concerned about prednisone’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946458/

Discussion: Has anyone else had pain return after reducing pred by only 2.5 mg?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

I'm fairly new to this group having been diagnosed July 23. Like most I started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945480/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Congratulations on finding a dose of prednisone that works although 35 mg is a bit on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944986/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I take a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen and it seems to work well. I Take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944798/

Discussion: What are your rheumatologists using to stop the pain from PMR.?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

I have two, yes 2, rheumys. One is kind of OK and a long drive away....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944758/

Discussion: What are your rheumatologists using to stop the pain from PMR.?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Many things can cause an enlarged spleen including autoimmune diseases. Chronic inflammatory conditions can cause an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942650/

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Hi; I am on a 14 week taper from prednisone in order to move to Kevzara....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942602/

Discussion: Starting treatment with Kevzara: My journey

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I just wanted to suggest that finding a "stable dose" of prednisone that works was more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942471/

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I am a few weeks into PMR, having good results with prednisone and now starting my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942277/

Discussion: A month into my diagnosis with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

If you continue to have more than minor stiffness and discomfort in the morning while on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940507/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

@dadcue You asked "Have you ever been diagnosed with anything more specific or is it still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939589/

Discussion: Corticosteroid injections for polymyalgia rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I just had my telephone consult with my "specialty pharmacist". She asked if I had any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938417/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

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