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I don't know all the details but it was 28% of people who were not doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937114/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Very productive visit. I once asked my rheumatologist if the prednisone goal was 'no' pain or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932811/

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

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Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Great! I am so glad that is working for you. Like I said, everyone is different,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931796/

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

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

I won't pretend to know anything about thyroid function. However, the thyroid, the adrenals, cortisol levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931603/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

"My rheumatologist is postulating prednisone tapering triggering an autoimmune response. Vicious circle. I went back up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931356/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

A couple of comments: 1- Interesting about the sciatica. I had off and on "mild" leg/back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928227/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

For anyone struggling with tapering and having to split prednisone tablets, I would ask your doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928119/

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Hi Everyone, Seven weeks in and I'm only working with a PA until I can get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928116/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with PMR when 72. It came as a big shock as I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926694/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Hi @fam8284, I understand your reluctance to take Prednisone, but most people who suffer from PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926562/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Hi Fam, I was recently diagnosed (May 2023) and am/was a very healthy 76 year old....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926295/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Meet others & Share Your Story

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Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Okay, just about ready to give up. On 17.5 Prednisone down from 20 started in April....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921096/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Hello @chzuck, I see that you have already met another new member @kipster and I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911028/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Aug 11, 2023

I had 2 different eras of prednisone use. The first 20 years were characterized by 60-100...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909656/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8, 2023

Hmmmm. I am not sure what I said here that led you to think I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908804/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

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Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Sara, I wish I could say that gummies are the answer for weight loss. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908568/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

I've posted to this thread before, but I happen to be a registered dietitian who eats...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907293/

Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

@mikeshell HI Mike ! i am curious about your comment from 5mg to 3 mg --...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905603/

Discussion: Trying to determine long term prednisone versus other prescriptions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

I'm 79 with "extreme risk" osteoporosis and really didn't want to use prednisone, but the pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904886/

Discussion: Do I have polymyalgia rheumatica?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

Tapering failures are very common, almost the norm. I've been on prednisone for 2.5 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903854/

Discussion: Tapering angst

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

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