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I don't think statins can cause or trigger PMR. I needed atorvastatin after Prednisone was started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329917/

Discussion: Long term Statin use and PMR

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Posted: Jun 18 12:30pm

There are many parts that ring true to me. I found that an endocrinologist's perspective on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291939/

Discussion: Glucocorticoid-induced Adrenal Insufficiency

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Posted: Apr 28 11:16am

That’s exactly how I’m tapering. I started on 4mg and when I began tapering I alternated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298706/

Discussion: PMR tapering

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Posted: May 7 5:55am

I had Covid in 2020. It resulted in the skin you described plus Rosasea. 5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301347/

Discussion: After "recovering" from PMR, still decreased strength/stamina

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Posted: May 10 5:18pm

Just curious if you were on prednisone and if so, how long did it take for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298133/

Discussion: Where have you experienced pain due to PMR?H

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Posted: May 6 11:00am

I am 78 yr and was diagnosed in Dec 2023. Woke up one morning with severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291794/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 28 8:58am

I’m 76 and started with symptoms July/august 2024. Saw rheumy end of Oct 2024 and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291944/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 28 11:26am

Hello @jsteck, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @dadcue and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292440/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 29 7:12am

I am 67 an was diagnosed in December. On the tapering side of Prednisone and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292674/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 29 11:20am

I’m tapering on 10mg of prednisone week 2 and I have shoulder pain a neck stiffness....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291899/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 28 10:41am

Hi Im just curious SED and CRP rates were when you went into remission? I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294317/

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

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Posted: May 1 12:38pm

I was diagnosed in November 2024 and was started on Prednisone 5-10mg. I started with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298211/

Discussion: PMR tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 6 12:15pm

Have you completed a prednisone taper while keeping records of stiffness and pain? That is how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285102/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Apr 19 5:39am

Depends if you define "full effect" as being able to taper off prednisone. I don't think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287517/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Apr 22 11:47am

Hang in there...I start a year long monthly Actemra infusion protocol next Monday, April 28, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287049/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Apr 21 6:39pm

I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg. of prednisone. In early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290180/

Discussion: Insurance coverage for Actemra infusion with straight Medicare?

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Posted: Apr 26 8:21am

I’m 58, but was diagnosed with PMR at 57 by a rheumatologist. I started on 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291762/

Discussion: I’m just wondering how old most of you are with PMR

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Posted: Apr 28 8:23am

I have multiple autoimmune disorders. My first Prednisone dose was more than 30 years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309018/

Discussion: How I tapered off Prednisone.

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Posted: May 20 9:30pm

I had my most energy in the morning. I had a terrible time sleeping. My arms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301192/

Discussion: When is your worse time of day with PMR?

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Posted: May 10 1:41pm

I was diagnosed with PMR and GCA in March 2024. Pain from the PMR was debilitating,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300542/

Discussion: Tapering off prednisone with GCA temporal arteritis

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Posted: May 9 12:56pm

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