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Thanks very much for the advice. I'm 76 years old, and I live on the west...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959527/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I try to eat healthy foods (greens and reds). Have pretty much cut out sugar and...

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Discussion: PMR Diet: Foods to eat and avoid

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2022

I have had this for 20 years. I sympathize with everyone. I am a female and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964755/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hi @mopo thank you for starting this discussion. I'm wondering if you are in a caregiving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655396/

Discussion: PMR and Emotions and Family

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

@tuckerp I wish there was a good way of describing the good and the bad of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1493959/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 30 8:04am

I also was playing pickleball (crippleball). My PMR started in December with a hamstring charley horse...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936108/

Discussion: Are you taking Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine) for PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Thank you. Before diagnosing myself with PMR, I had started with shoulder and some neck pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225992/

Discussion: Traveling with PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 3, 2020

I did do some tiny tweaks to my diet a few weeks before hand to give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157234/

Discussion: Covid and Flu jabs all done

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Has anyone else noticed the skin on their upper arms loose and wrinkly? I am 66...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118081/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Who knew about almond milk and asiago cheese? Thanks. I've been trying to do all dietary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002880/

Discussion: Calcium Supplements

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

The next .5 reduction I'll make is from the evening dose to keep the morning/evening dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965567/

Discussion: Does Prednisone effect increase after 4 or 5 days?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

I used to laugh at a coworker a few years before COVID as he was constantly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781236/

Discussion: Location, Location, Location

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

My husband suffered from Dupytryn’s about 12 years or so ago. He looked at all available...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763989/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 21, 2022

My rheumatologist said that I could use Tylenol or an NSAID (Ibuprofen, etc,), just not on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/713525/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 2, 2022

I was on Prednisone for 18 mo and reduced 1mg per month to zero. After 22...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327977/

Discussion: Prednisone vs No Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2025

I have seen a few posts where people mention that their bilateral hand pain and stiffness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071028/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19, 2024

It’s been 2 1/2 years for me and this is my second time tapering. I’m down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735779/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10, 2022

I am on 5 mg pred til I see rheumatology next week. Supposed to get crp/esr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115041/

Discussion: Prednisone Tapering or Something Else Going on

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Arms and hands asleep and tingling were definitely an issue at night for me during the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105486/

Discussion: Tingling fingers part of PMR symptom?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

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