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I've been on the Prednisone for 3 years and tapering for second time. I've been treating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734546/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

I did pose my question to both my rheumatologist and primary, and the answer I get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732720/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Hi @sandiw77, Welcome to Connect. There are different conditions that can mimic PMR with similar symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732502/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I had COVID with mild symptoms in late December and soon after began having symptoms of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732409/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

Hi @macferse, I think that may be the proverbial 64 thousand dollar question if you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732144/

Discussion: Timing of tapering in relation to easing of side effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

Hi all, I was diagnosed in PMR in March after taking Lipitor for a month -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731731/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Also have lower disc issues at the moment, sometimes going down my right leg. Yes....my PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731029/

Discussion: PMR and Sciatica with Back Pain

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

Hi @411344076, Welcome to Connect. I've tapered off of prednisone twice for PMR flares but never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730039/

Discussion: Prednisone Rash When Tapering Off?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Welcome @gailpmr, It sounds like you are doing really well with the tapering. My first time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729947/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 23, 2022

Hi Mike, Tapering off prednisone is challenging. You are certainly not alone. In fact, I moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728808/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 20, 2022

I initially, I was taking prednisone along with the Actemra. I slowly tapered (for 6 months)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727484/

Discussion: Rinvoq for PMR and GCA - What's your experience?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 16, 2022

I felt better between 8-10 mg of Prednisone. I was on 20 mg for several months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726739/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2022

It's not nasty; definitely a miracle drug for me because I could do literally nothing prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726368/

Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

My PMR symptoms started about 6 years ago. Shoulder pain, neck pain, hip pain, lower back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725760/

Discussion: PMR and RA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 11, 2022

Thank you for the warm wishes. I began the prednisone at 40 mg., back in 2014,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725551/

Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2022

I’ve heard that when you’re on a higher dose of prednisone you can taper with larger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720818/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 25, 2022

Similar to my first bout with PMR, mostly legs, some arms. I couldn’t get down on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720274/

Discussion: Questioning my diagnosis of PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Hi …I agree that tapering too fast can cause pain. I’ve been on prednisone since last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720254/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Hi @kimmur, Welcome to Connect. I think you feel the same way about PMR as most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719806/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Saw my Rheumy on Monday...no earth breaking actions...she did the GSA exam, asked the questions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719581/

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

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