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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

You are a little ahead of me on taper, but I am doing it in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188263/

Discussion: Anti-inflammatory diet and supplements for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

"The goal is zero, so however we get there is fantastic!" -------------- I very much agree....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186751/

Discussion: Still confused about tapering

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

Off prednisone since mid-September, slow taper for 18 months, PMR still in remission, but the fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177857/

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

"I did approach my new rheumatologist (first appt with her) about checking for antibodies to Actemra…....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176425/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

Dad cue, Thanks for the response, I know you are very well versed in this subject!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176366/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 19, 2024

PMR was treated with prednisone for 12 years and I never did achieve a lasting remission....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174657/

Discussion: Length of PMR condition

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

PMR does go into remission and will have the ability to not take prednisone. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171842/

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

This isn't a recommendation of anyone in particular but this place has several rheumatologists to choose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171415/

Discussion: PMR savvy doctors in Portland Oregon

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I have successfully tapered with minimal pain , and no prednisone increases as follows : From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171054/

Discussion: How much pain to tolerate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Hello @debbiebas216, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @megz and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168754/

Discussion: Normal response after 5 days on prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I was on Losartin (Cozaar) and Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiurel) also. My calcium channel blocker was Amlodipine (Norvasc)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168526/

Discussion: The affect of beta blockers on adrenaline and cortisol levels.

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

My doctor has me starting with 10mg Friday evening followed by 10 mg Saturday morning. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315662/

Discussion: Anyone having luck while taking methotrexate?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 10:49am

Welcome to the club that you don't want to be a member of! I went through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315656/

Discussion: PMR/GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 29 10:45am

I also tapered off prednisone with only small flares. No prednisone after January. About 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317104/

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 31 9:30am

I'm not sure about Actemra giving back control. In a way... prednisone takes control. Prednisone isn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317820/

Discussion: Actemra Infusions

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 1 9:42am

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