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W.R.T. Keto diet: Well there’s the obvious weight loss (to me). Recent blood work results: pre...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684852/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 27, 2022

@lindapc Hello, I’ve been reading your posts. It sounds like the hardest thing for you is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138002/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2019

@ambershe you are doing great. Like @kdmorris says everyone responds a little different to tapering off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137994/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 15, 2019

Hi @susieflamilngo -- Have you discussed the use of Leflunomide and Methotrexate along with prednisone with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180096/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2019

Thank you for reply. I started at 20 ml predinone and slowly Tapered for a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180095/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 26, 2019

Thank you for your post. I, too, thought PMR would go into remission in about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137970/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 20, 2019

Hi, @barry51 I’m sorry to hear about your autoimmune disease. Sure puts a kink in getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137956/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 17, 2019

Hello @gll104, welcome to Connect. I have no medical training or background but I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211452/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (Husband)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2019

It was not originally prescribed to take the place of ,but to assist the prednisone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138068/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 2, 2019

Hi @kirby, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your PMR journey with us. It can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/138036/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

Here is another Prednisone Discussion where some members are talking about tapering off prednisone. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/268539/

Discussion: Prednisone support group?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 14, 2019

For the record, I did take statins maybe for 3 or 4 years before getting PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284770/

Discussion: Did statin cause PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2019

@geniecm How did your blood work come out? And I’m sorry, I think we forgot to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197335/

Discussion: Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

I have been on prednisone for three years--I am sorry to say. My PMR included neck,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/180113/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 12, 2019

@bgaro - Tapering off of Prednisone is certainly a problem for most of us. I guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/88693/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 2, 2019

Thanks for your response/suggestions, noosat1. I know exactly how incredible it feels to have Prednisone work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102144/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 28, 2019

Hi @noosat1 and @dar9216, It's really great to hear you having success tapering down on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137842/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 25, 2019

I have PMR. Always had a "good" diet, mostly fruit and vegetables, organic and heirloom, very....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108784/

Discussion: Does anyone use curcumin (Turmeric) to address autoimmune diseases?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 5, 2019

I joined this forum a couple of days ago and since then have read every post...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602101/

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

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Posted: May 15, 2021

I'm sorry you have contracted PMR. It's an incredibly painful experience. Your concerns about prednisone are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646420/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 19, 2021

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