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@sharync, I think it has to do with controlling the inflammation and each of us are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138017/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 12, 2019

Just reading that many people are having trouble getting below 3-4 MG of prednisone (you'd think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137981/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 25, 2019

@jhinia - I agree with Charann about not having another biopsy. I have permanent numbness from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197291/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2019

@jhinia - Hi from Tinkerbell. I finished my taper for GCA last October. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197286/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 18, 2019

Good to hear from you @noahs. Sounds like you have a good plan for tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137944/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 7, 2019

I had been taking 1,000mg of curcumin/turmeric each day to see if it helped with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108805/

Discussion: Does anyone use curcumin (Turmeric) to address autoimmune diseases?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 4, 2019

I have PMR and have had difficulty tapering down to 5 mg of Prednisone. My Rheumatologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137937/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 14, 2019

Hi @sammiesarah, welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission and I've had 2 occurrences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137913/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019

I have had PMR for the past 2 1/2 years. When I was diagnosed I couldn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137912/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 18, 2019

@jules11, I do not have PMR. I took prednisone (5 mg) after organ transplant for around...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145020/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

I was fascinated with your post. I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in 1999....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102140/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Hi @jules11, I'm glad to hear the tapering off of prednisone is going well. I'm not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145004/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Most of my PMR pain was in the shoulders, arms and hands. Higher doses for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236961/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

jules11. I was on prednisone for another reason. I encourage you to take your time with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/144998/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2018

Hello @ltta, welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear your PMR is back. My second occurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102132/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 18, 2018

Hi @dreamer38, welcome to Connect. I did stop using dairy products for a short time but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102124/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 31, 2018

Hi Roger, that's a great question. My thinking is that the dose should give you relief...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137781/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 21, 2018

Hello @rogernj67, I would like to welcome you to Connect along with @beryl and other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137753/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2018

@susie1950 there's no golden rule for tapering down on prednisone. I'm sure they are trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137734/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2018

I had a private conversation with another member @alanbruce who was tapering off of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180051/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2018

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