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thankyou for your reply . Are you better now back to normal? I spent years going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860876/

Discussion: i have come off steroids after 11 years, am finding it very difficult

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Posted: May 16, 2023

I was diagnosed with PMR in late November. I started on 20 mg of Prednisone. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859320/

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

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Posted: May 13, 2023

I was miserable on prednisone and my quality of life was deteriorating after 12 years of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857961/

Discussion: PMR and Inflammation Markers

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Posted: May 10, 2023

I received an email about a comment or response you made...and being new to the site...I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857902/

Discussion: Spinal steroid injections while on Prednisone

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Posted: May 10, 2023

(Male, 68 y) PMR started one and half year ago very suddenly, was healthy till then....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855389/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: May 6, 2023

Thank you for sharing that study. I found it very interesting. I was diagnosed with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855234/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: May 6, 2023

Hello MaryMV: I have had a somewhat similar experience to share with you. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855160/

Discussion: PMR symptoms drastically improved during COVID/Omnicron infection.

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Posted: May 5, 2023

I have a PMR/GCA and I’m currently seeing a rheumatologist. It was a rocky start, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852370/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

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Posted: May 1, 2023

Are you tapering by 5 mg per week? I don't believe there is any correct way...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849185/

Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C

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Posted: Apr 25, 2023

I haven't had GCA but have had 2 occurrences of PMR. First time took 3 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848777/

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

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Posted: Apr 24, 2023

There was a study published in New England J of Medicine that indicated Actemra is helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848201/

Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

I personally take a biologic called Actemra (tocilizumab). My rheumatologist had to get authorization to prescribe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848172/

Discussion: The impact of Prednisone on A1C

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Posted: Apr 23, 2023

My PMR is almost six years old. I have tapered off prednisone three times only to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844352/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Pleased your quality of life has so improved. I was very reluctant to go on Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844191/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Apr 16, 2023

Are you currently taking both Actemra and prednisone? I took prednisone daily for 12 years for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843985/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I have peripheral neuropathy too. It was confirmed by an EMG and a nerve conduction study...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842749/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023

Hello @valerie6062, Welcome to Connect. I haven't read any conclusive evidence on prednisone causing neuropathy but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842528/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

That is interesting and thanks for sharing your journey @robin1040. I couldn’t tolerate the methotrexate so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842507/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023

As I understand it, you should only be tapering at a pace where you have no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842497/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023

I was diagnosed in Nov 2022, they think the Shingrix vaccine triggered the PMR. Got a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842287/

Discussion: Last Covid Booster in August 2022 I’ve had severe pain. Probable PMR

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Posted: Apr 12, 2023

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