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My Mayo rheumatologist discussed the side effects with me when we discussed a tapering strategy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289010/

Discussion: Side effects of prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 2:03pm

Hi @khbarrat, itchiness can be a result of inflammation. I had it on my torso before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287681/

Discussion: PMR - Prednisone and random itching patches of skin

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Posted: Apr 22 4:00pm

Not at Mayo, but local rural hospital, Salida, CO...chose to go under because I'm a fraidy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287051/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Apr 21 6:44pm

My rheumatologist says it is "unlikely" that I will get off Actemra unless it stops working....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289092/

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 3:59pm

For now, I am happy to know that Actemra can be easily stopped. Prednisone can't be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289200/

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 7:22pm

My doctor diagnosed me with PMR in December. He only started me on 4 mg of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288844/

Discussion: Tapering prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 10:27am

My understanding of the initial tapering is that there is an assumption that the starting dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289228/

Discussion: What is the goal when tapering?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 24 8:12pm

I was diagnosed with GCA in Feb. 2025, started immediately on 50mg Prednisone. After two weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301925/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 11 2:30pm

Has anyone had experience with purchasing LDN through AgelessRx? I just applied for it through them....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303369/

Discussion: Low Dose Naltrexone and Prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: May 13 1:21pm

It's nice you can take such big steps on your taper. My rheumatologist had me step...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303896/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 14 9:37am

I have been suffering for approximately one year with disabling pain in shoulders/arms and hips/thighs. At...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297360/

Discussion: miss diagnosed???

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 5 11:30am

That's too bad you had to wait so long to see the ER doc. I wonder...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307918/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 19 3:01pm

I am 62 years old I was diagnosed with PMR in August of 2023. Started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305162/

Discussion: Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis and Prednisone

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Posted: May 16 6:49am

I think it mostly depends on the duration of time you have been on Prednisone. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308836/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20 4:20pm

Welcome @cherylpeg, Sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with this nasty condition. It pays to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300229/

Discussion: Just Been Diagnosed with PMR

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Posted: May 9 7:18am

"Tapering down prednisone for me was not a straight line sometimes I could reduce and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310125/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: May 22 8:40am

A long time ago, methotrexate worked for me. I took it for about a year and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310514/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 22 3:30pm

I have never been without pain since diagnosis July 2024. I have only one kidney and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311333/

Discussion: How long does prednisone take

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23 4:09pm

Being on 1 mg for three months is a good amount of time. It suggests that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317527/

Discussion: PMR and the taper

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Posted: May 31 6:36pm

"I fired the Rheumatogist, as he refused to prescribe 1mg tablets, and insisted I take 7.5mg,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317445/

Discussion: Shortness of breath ..dyspenia..while on prednisone

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Posted: May 31 4:35pm

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