Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR): Discussions | Page 21

Since I have never been diagnosed with GCA, I don't know how pertinent my experience with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346153/

Discussion: Any experience with Actemra - for my mom who is 90 years old

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 11 8:20pm

A PCP decides to refer patients to a rheumatologist when PMR gets complicated. Some people do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341916/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 5 9:09pm

I suffered for a month thinking my pain was a reaction to an osteoporosis medicine. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364358/

Discussion: what to expect when starting prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 5 2:27pm

I don't think they bypass the biopsy if the person hasn't already been taking prednisone. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1366257/

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 8 9:31am

I started with Actemra injections on January 1st, 2019. It took me over a year to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367908/

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 5:26pm

I had problems with sleep quality, fatigue. exercise intolerance and I rated my quality of life...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367596/

Discussion: Questions for people taking Actemra and Kevzara injections

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 10 10:17am

Hello @havana, Welcome to Connect. PMR can definitely be a challenge doing some of the things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372897/

Discussion: Polymyalia Rheumatica

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Posted: Aug 17 3:45pm

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340772/

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

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Posted: Jul 4 6:31am

Is the glaucoma medication you take Cosopt? First I want to emphasize something. You have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375665/

Discussion: Still Struggling with that last mile on the path to 0 mg

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21 7:12am

"Frankly the list of side affects scares the heck out of me, and I’m wondering if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347790/

Discussion: Kevzara and Prednisone Tapering before and during Kevzara

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14 7:52am

I was diagnosed with PMR two years ago. Started on 20 mg and finally I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374061/

Discussion: PMR and travel

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 19 7:47am

Wellsbjt@ I am exactly where you are. On Kevzara and have tapered to 4mg. Prednisone. Going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340711/

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3 11:16pm

Yes, let’s stay in touch. Good luck with your taper. I am still holding at 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341002/

Discussion: kevzara and relapse

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4 12:00pm

The split dose of Prednisone really worked for me . I see these comments are the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202564/

Discussion: Timing of taking prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 2 3:22pm

I don't have experience below 10 mg, but have you tried reducing by a half mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201287/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

That 7 mg dose of prednisone was so difficult for me to get past. I’m truly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200211/

Discussion: The lowest effective dose, how is it defined?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

"People participate from other countries like Canada, UK and Australia. Those folks are given PREDNISOLONE, not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197350/

Discussion: Worried about GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

Don't expect immediate pain relief like when prednisone takes effect. You might not have any decrease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195523/

Discussion: Just Started Actemra

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I was tapering from 15mg prednisone, going good til I hit 5 then had to return...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190196/

Discussion: Flare

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

Hello @nothatkaren, Welcome to Connect. Good question and PMR does seem to sneak up on you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189506/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and contemplating how long this has been coming on.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

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