Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 183

Hello @steelbh, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @rolandhp and other...

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

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Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I had found very good info and suggestions for dealing with PMR (prior to this Mayo...

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Discussion: Recent diagnosis PMR Including a Self Diagnosis

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Posted: Mar 5, 2020

Hi Jill @jth4d, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286591/

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

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Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hello, I have been reading the descriptions of everyone’s journey with PMR. I am 73 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286589/

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

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Posted: Mar 1, 2020

Hi @geniecm, There is an existing discussion on Giant Cell Arteritis where your post will receive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/151184/

Discussion: Giant cell arteritis:I’m afraid and would appreciate any advice

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Posted: Feb 20, 2020

Maybe start here:- "Careful 'tapering' is needed if you have been taking Prednisone orally. But, there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286588/

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

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Posted: Feb 14, 2020

Hi @asklizzie, I had the same concerns about taking prednisone but it just made me work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102156/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Feb 3, 2020

Sorry for the misunderstanding -- pain began one year ago in January 2019. I have tapered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286570/

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

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Posted: Jan 22, 2020

Hello @phoenix0509, I see this is your first post and would like to thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286552/

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

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Posted: Jan 10, 2020

Hi, Just discovered this group. I am starting my 3rd bout with PMR. The first bout...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286548/

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

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Posted: Dec 28, 2019

Hello @apr39, Welcome to Connect. I also have PMR but it is currently in remission so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/69255/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Dec 11, 2019

I have the same pain, almost as though I ran a marathon! I’m on 10 mg...

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Discussion: Flare

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Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I am tapering and felt good until yesterday. And yes, I am experiencing stress from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276351/

Discussion: Anyone experiencing PMR Flareups caused by anxiety?

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Posted: Apr 7 10:47am

Anxiety is a common side effect of Prednisone. https://www.singlecare.com/blog/can-prednisone-cause-anxiety/#:~:text=Prednisone%20is%20known%20to%20cause,severe%20anxiety%20while%20taking%20prednisone. -------------------------- Sometimes I think prednisone puts PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276140/

Discussion: Anyone experiencing PMR Flareups caused by anxiety?

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Posted: Apr 7 7:13am

So sorry that you have PMR. It's a hard disease to regulate. I imagine even harder...

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Discussion: PMR and prednisone

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Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Same here! For many of those 50 years, I had inflammatory arthritis where I took high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280232/

Discussion: Exercise is so important

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Posted: Apr 12 2:22pm

Yes ... there are a couple of biosimilars to Actemra (tocilizumab). This is beneficial for people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280300/

Discussion: Exercise is so important

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Posted: Apr 12 4:15pm

I occasionally get pain in and around my ears, sometimes between my jaw and my ear....

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Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Apr 12 5:01pm

I'm currently at 5 mg. I've had trouble sleeping for the two weeks that I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280577/

Discussion: Some things never change-1977 observations-stopping Prednisone in PMR

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Posted: Apr 13 6:49am

I was diagnosed with PMR and possible GCA in July 2024. Started on 60 mg. of...

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Discussion: Taking Prednisone for PMR &!actemra to wean off prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 14 9:45am

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