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Hi @christopherc, I do think the prednisone plays a large part of causing PMR to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816943/

Discussion: Does prednisone do more than treat the symptoms of PMR

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Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I am approaching my 2 year anniversary of being on Prednisone and am down to 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816515/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Feb 24, 2023

I'm interested in hearing people's experiences with methotrexate as a steroid-sparing medication. My rheumatologist has pushed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816310/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Thanks for your kind comments and the background. My pain, prior to getting prednisone, was 24/7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813570/

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

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Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Are you still taking Enbrel for AS and uveitis? Are you also taking prednisone for PMR?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813372/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

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Posted: Feb 18, 2023

That sounds bad, @tsc. Sorry to hear it. I also lost 8 lbs in the 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813369/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Does continuing to exercise help when tapering off prednisone to keep those muscles and joints moving?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811781/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Welcome @issyb, I see that you have already connected with @marmak on your PMR journey. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809355/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 10, 2023

Welcome @kipwiley, I've had two occurrences/flare ups of PMR but never experienced what you have for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806188/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

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Posted: Feb 4, 2023

Hi @pjnewm, Tapering off of prednisone and managing the pain can be difficult. You will notice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805205/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Hello @andrewcord, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear you haven't had any sleep for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804665/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

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Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Morning I have been on prednisone for about 3 years ranging in doses from 15 to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799684/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

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Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Hi Mary @mary4, You are doing great! If you have been OK with .5 for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796032/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jan 13, 2023

I have been treated for PMR since July. I am on 15mg of prednisone. Waiting for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794039/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jan 8, 2023

Thanks to all of you who responded to my post. It seems that the PMR is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792224/

Discussion: Good days and bad days

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Posted: Jan 4, 2023

What a terrific outcome. High dose prednisone causes hypertension in me, so I've been watching my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791276/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Jan 1, 2023

Hello @mnmom1, Welcome to Connect. Several members have mentioned splitting their prednisone dosage to help with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790321/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Hi @maggie14, I think that video wasn't part of the article but an advertisement on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789988/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

Hello @cramsey, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are having to deal with the PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789845/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 28, 2022

This is my second taper after 3 years. I’m feeling good now on 2 mg but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788613/

Discussion: Prednisone and Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

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