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I live in Maryland. I am very happy with my rheumatologist. Her name is Dr. Nicole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903893/

Discussion: Recommendations for PMR savvy rheumatologist in Washington DC/MD/ VA

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Posted: Jul 29, 2023

Okay, I am embarrassed. But on the other hand this is perfect example of steroid side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691845/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Mar 22, 2022

I’m sure the Phizer vaccine caused my PMR. But before being diagnosed with PMR I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846065/

Discussion: Two weeks in, frightened by meds, PMR and COVID Booster Shot

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023

wilmigtonemperor, after reading a lot of discussions on this site, it is evident that no two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931319/

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

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Our experience is similar. Q#1. Even having a referral from an ER doctor (8 weeks after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481925/

Discussion: Probably PMR Waiting to see Rheumatologist

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Posted: Jan 14 8:13am

My hands were a very big part of my 12 year experience with PMR and taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319147/

Discussion: Carpal tunnel symptoms and PMR: What choices do I have?

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Posted: Aug 13, 2020

Good Luck! it is so difficult to know what to do. I have been on 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122259/

Discussion: Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering

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Posted: Aug 12, 2024

It would have been interesting if my IL-6 level was checked before starting a biologic medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948477/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

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Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I had carpal tunnel surgery about 20 years ago which was a complete success. Then last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863792/

Discussion: Carpal tunnel symptoms and PMR: What choices do I have?

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Posted: May 21, 2023

Before PMR, I had osteoarthritis in my hands with minor inconveniences, but no consistent pain. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786575/

Discussion: PMR Flare up: Any suggestions on what to do?

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Don't panic ... I don't think "short term" Prednisone is that bad. On the other hand,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391166/

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 10, 2025

I have been tapering at 1 per month from 10 in January, now at 5. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071517/

Discussion: PMR - Decreased prednisone and pain returned

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Posted: May 20, 2024

Hi, I started taking LF a month ago with very good results, i.e., reduced shoulder and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050280/

Discussion: Has anyone tried the medication leflunomide?

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Posted: Apr 13, 2024

I would say it dials down the flare to kind of an everyday level. I resist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982930/

Discussion: Prednisolone reactions

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Posted: Dec 18, 2023

It was about the 3 month mark that I started splitting my dose due to extreme...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310460/

Discussion: How long does prednisone take

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Posted: May 22, 2025

It is complicated, and I'm afraid there are no simple answers. I can recommend Yoga wholeheartedly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075546/

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

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Posted: May 27, 2024

Hello, I too received no help from docs on the cramping. I bought a magnesium cream...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937719/

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

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Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I have been off Prednisone for 18 months but still have some PMR symptoms like mild...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725233/

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

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Posted: Jul 9, 2022

Hi Marilyn, You're right that even 3 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine might not fully protect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631317/

Discussion: COVID Booster, Prednisone and PMR

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Posted: Aug 30, 2021

Welcome @nan50, It's good to hear that you have tapered to a low dose of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319153/

Discussion: Knee pain and PMR?

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Posted: Jun 3, 2025

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