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I contracted Bell’s Palsy a few months ago after successfully (I thought) tapering off Prednisone over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257373/

Discussion: Had Shingles shot and now have PMR

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Posted: Nov 26, 2020

Hi @golfmom, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197381/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

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Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I am currently on a slow prednisone taper (8 mg. now) I recently retired from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319933/

Discussion: PMR and flu vaccine

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Posted: Oct 22, 2020

MP is very rare and I started experiencing symptoms after a very bad fall on black...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322318/

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

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Posted: Oct 7, 2020

I actually got a call after all my testing came back and he changed it from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/322309/

Discussion: PMR at 48 yrs old

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Posted: Oct 3, 2020

Hi, your description of your experience with the vaccine s then the symptoms could have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245735/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

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Posted: Sep 25, 2020

I too had semi “normal” blood results. I think one factor was out of wack, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321756/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

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Posted: Sep 15, 2020

@sharenb, That is a great question about giant cell arteritus (GCA). In my followup exams with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321744/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

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Posted: Sep 12, 2020

No, I haven't done anything differently. I just hoped it wouldn't come back. I eat pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286670/

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

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Posted: Aug 28, 2020

@desertsooner I can only have empathy because we have some similarities. I retired from nursing at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286663/

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

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Posted: Aug 17, 2020

What biologic was tried?? The only biologic that I'm aware of and the only one that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319117/

Discussion: PMR coming back?

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Posted: Aug 13, 2020

UPDATE.. Took test for Giant Cell Arteritis...blood taken from right temple....told it would be a month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197373/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2020

@calicojoy, from what I've read, some people report a change in taste while on prednisone. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311285/

Discussion: Loss of smell and taste

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2020

Hi Charann, I have had GCA since 2016. I had no symptoms but it was discovered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197353/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 10, 2020

Hello @drtiminaz, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Shingrix...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245721/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 28, 2020

Hi Linda @lindapc, That's great news that you have been able to taper off of prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299079/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

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Posted: Apr 25, 2020

A few weeks ago, I specifically asked my rheumatologist about Prednisone and PMR. Obviously it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/299069/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), prednisone and Coronavirus COVID-19

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 10, 2020

I was diagnosed with GCA in January 2020 - my sed rate was 117 - and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303749/

Discussion: What's your experience with Actemra for GCA?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 30, 2020

Hello @olegraymare, I haven't seen a post from you in awhile and thought I would check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180128/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Mar 23, 2020

Hello steelbh... I am so sorry that you have PMR.... I believe most people with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286606/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

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