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As I wrote, I have an ANA of 1:5120 and the anti-centromere antibody is >8, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894415/

Discussion: I have Dupuytren's Contracture Disease . How can I cope with this?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

My response to the initial 20 mg Prednisone (Jan. 5, 2022) was like an overnight miracle....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710863/

Discussion: What is the goal when first diagnosed with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 23, 2022

Wow, @floridabonnie, it sounds like you have a good Primary Care doctor! My PCP didn't diagnose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652879/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Me too, one shoulder started feeling inflammatory months before, then I tore a hamstring which took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889306/

Discussion: Can PMR come on more gradually?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

Hello @alvaro50, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @colleenyoung and others....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792424/

Discussion: Siento alivio en hombros y caderas pero no en las manos y los pies?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

I’m just seeing this discussion on tapering. I’ve been on the same route since 2020 when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785497/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 16, 2022

@drtiminaz, It sounds like you have a pretty good plan for tapering off of prednisone and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245728/

Discussion: PMR and the new Shingles vaccine

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

Trigger fingers occurred frequently to me too. I don't think I have RA although some fingers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030586/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I was diagnosed with PMR April 2022. Was in severe pain had to use a walker...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880275/

Discussion: I have questions: Can you work out while on Prednisone? Options?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

I received the flue vaccine 4 years ago and 2 days later went to work sat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631982/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 2, 2021

Hi, @mlg2733 - I'd imagine your nephew's experience having a hemorrhagic stroke on a vacation in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180869/

Discussion: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for stroke recovery or PMR

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Nov 27, 2024

Hi, Lia. How do I contact @harveym @thompsonm @lioness @rafaelquinones @artscartscaping @baz123.? My nephew currently has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180529/

Discussion: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for stroke recovery or PMR

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

My rheumatologist originally gave me standing orders for monthly crp and sed rate tests. Both were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908933/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Seems like your dose of Prednisone may not be enough. I started at 20 mg. in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721975/

Discussion: PMR initial diagnosis: Can there be an underlying disease?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 29, 2022

Many thanks Jeff. Many thanks Jeff. Really good information and advice. I'd probably feel a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271087/

Discussion: Actemra sef Injection

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Hi Barbararene’, I'm still struggling with my PMR. Currently taking 5-1/2 mg prednisone and have the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155470/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

You mentioned that you were on 4 mg dosage or prednisone and when you try taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137608/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 26, 2017

Hi, I'm on Plaquenil 200-400 since April and now Low Dose Naltrexone, a week tapered up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956105/

Discussion: PMR: Hydroxychloroquine or low dose naltrexone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Hi cindyjane, I have been dealing with PMR for 16 months and am now down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816755/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

No one seems to know what triggers the onset of PMR. I know that mine had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331521/

Discussion: Can PMR (Polymyalgia Rheumatica) be induced by vaccine?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 4, 2021

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