Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Support Group | Page 17

I'm sorry that you have joined the PMR club. I started on 60 mg. of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530641/

Discussion: Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 19 10:46am

@jabrown0407 That is a great recommendation to get a second opinion. I was diagnosed with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533419/

Discussion: Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 23 9:23am

What a timely and valuable post. I was diagnosed with PMR in October but changed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531407/

Discussion: Sharing ways to stop coping and start living!

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 20 11:51am

@susanlf Hello! I feel your pain! And I really mean that. YOU ARE NOT WHINING!! PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1536003/

Discussion: If you have PMR do you remember your childhood illnesses?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 26 3:59pm

How long have you been off prednisone? It took time for my muscles and connective tissues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537460/

Discussion: GOING TO A CHIROPRACTOR AND/OR A MASSAGE THERAPIST

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 28 4:45pm

@momokelly1 I started Tyenne in January and just had an episode of mild diverticulitis. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538577/

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis Diagnosis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30 8:46am

I was getting a lot of pain when trying to taper too fast, ie. one mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537931/

Discussion: PMR and pain levels

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 29 11:05am

@mech on the Kevzara website, scroll down to see the taper chart/graph. Their study group patients...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542946/

Discussion: Kevzara or Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 4 8:02pm

I have newly diagnosed PMR, and am starting a prednison taper. My rheumatologist is suggesting that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539929/

Discussion: I have recently switched from Actemra to Tyenne due to insurance.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31 7:15pm

@ds1 forgive me for the silly question. Makes sense to go up .5MG if pain comes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550196/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering: How did you do it pain free?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14 8:11am

I was pleased to see this discussion. I am almost 80 years old and 18 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545761/

Discussion: PMR and depression

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 8 12:43pm

I am a 74-year-old woman who was diagnosed with PMR in August of 2024. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552742/

Discussion: Kevzara Side Effects?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17 10:33am

From ChatGPT: Understanding Your Diagnosis • Are you confident this is PMR, or could it be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545357/

Discussion: PMR: Please suggest important first questions to ask rheumatologist

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 8 6:48am

I am newly diagnosed as well and it is definately a bit confusing. My family doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1556883/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 22 1:00pm

I was diagnosed with PMR July 2024. I started with 5mg prednisone, bumped to 7.5 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558658/

Discussion: Diagnosed PMR 2017, can I get off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 3:15pm

When I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA, my rheumy put me on 60 mg. of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551244/

Discussion: Giant Cell Arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 15 1:08pm

@cwbf I'm not so sure PMR always burns itself out or resolves on its own. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559117/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25 9:21am

I was diagnosed with PMR in January 2026 by urgent care doctor. The pain came on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1559253/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and confused about the goal

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 25 11:24am

@jfannarbor If you have been on it for 35 years I would suggest you talk to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525989/

Discussion: Has anyone with PMR been able to get off prednisolone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 13 11:18am

@sharon44r You mentioned in an earlier post that you also have Hashimoto's. @lblauvel mentioned in another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1524417/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11 7:32am