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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.

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Posted: Nov 5, 2024

"It raises some questions though if you start taking prednisone again once you've stopped, or even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206312/

Discussion: Titration down in steroids

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Posted: Jan 7 7:02pm

Hello All -- the official publication of the ACR is the "Rheumatologist" and has very recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012486/

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

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Posted: Feb 9, 2024

G'day Jim, I've been taking prednisolone for 21 months now, starting at 15mg in May 2023,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240959/

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

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Posted: Feb 19 4:53pm

Thanks for your informative reply @cavalryman . I am currently on my second long term prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241043/

Discussion: Is This a Safe Taper as Prescribed by my doctor?

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Posted: Feb 19 8:02pm

Hello @gee18, I'm sorry to hear you having trouble with the treatment for PMR and GCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979746/

Discussion: Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis

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Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I have reactive arthritis which is a "cousin" to psoriatic arthritis without the psoriasis. I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242978/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 22 11:19am

My rheumatologist said basically the same thing. I thought he had me confused for someone else...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242422/

Discussion: Kevzara

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Posted: Feb 21 3:04pm

Confused. Are we to be taking doses of prednisone to be pain free or are we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245391/

Discussion: Prednisone Taper

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Posted: Feb 25 3:19pm

Did you see this thread that was active yesterday? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-taper-1/ It talks about the normal starting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245731/

Discussion: PMR onset under 55?

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Posted: Feb 26 7:59am

Elevated liver enzymes are a possible side effect of Kevzara. The reason for this is unknown....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220095/

Discussion: Kevzara and elevated liver enzymes ALT AST

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Posted: Jan 23 9:05pm

Has Actemra helped you taper off Prednisone? Getting off Prednisone after Actemra was started has made...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200450/

Discussion: Precursor symptoms to PMR?

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Posted: Dec 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with GCA in late June 2024. I had undiagnosed PMR for about a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221493/

Discussion: After remission ... has anyone discontinued Actemra or Kevzara?

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Posted: Jan 25 2:24pm

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad that your taper is working and you are pain-free. When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221665/

Discussion: After remission ... has anyone discontinued Actemra or Kevzara?

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Posted: Jan 25 5:49pm

I would insist that the rheumatologist order Prednisone dosages to allow for flexibility in tapering. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245275/

Discussion: Prescriptions

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Posted: Feb 25 12:41pm

Hi, Robin. I had an onset of PMR last December and like you was very concerned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163352/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Low Dose Naltrexone instead of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I have had both Pfizer Covid shot and flu vaccine now on 1 mg and tapering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162053/

Discussion: Need to decide to get a Covid Shot while I have PMR.

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Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Hello @lsm47 I was thinking about your post today while in the pool at the JCC....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161452/

Discussion: PMR with normal labs and having severe thigh pain

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Posted: Oct 23, 2024

The following video is my favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tYNlKpGzoA -------------------- There are some very slow tapering schemes that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160506/

Discussion: Pain - at back of knees?

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Posted: Oct 21, 2024

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