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@lindapc - I have had GCA and tapered off the Prednisone in October. I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137869/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Mar 8, 2019

Hello @dsteede, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your struggle with what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137867/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Mar 8, 2019

Prednisone is no cake walk tapering off but I do agree with you that it's definitely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150948/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: Feb 26, 2018

Hello @olegraymare -- welcome to Mayo Connect. We are glad you found us. Connect is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/179984/

Discussion: PMR Anyone?

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Posted: Jan 4, 2018

Hello Alan (@alanbruce) - Welcome to Mayo Connect. We are happy you found us. Connect is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169622/

Discussion: New to PMR and worried about Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 20, 2017

Hi Sally my name is Roland & have had PMR since last March yes the pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137677/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 17, 2018

Hi Sally @sallygosse, the good news is that there are a lot of us here on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137662/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 16, 2018

Hi Alan (@alanbruce), I also have osteopenia that was recently diagnosed after a bone density scan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176256/

Discussion: PMR and Prednisone and Osteoporosis

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Posted: Nov 29, 2017

https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/mcm_faq/what-is-steroid-myopathy/ When you mentioned your muscle damage from prednisone, I Googled that. I know the majority...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840852/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with PMR after the Covid vaccine?

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Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Hello... Was diagnosed with PMR May 2022. Have had trouble tapering of Prednisone at 6 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855997/

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

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Posted: May 7, 2023

It took my almost 2.5 years to get to single digits of prednisone along with Actemra....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857335/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: May 9, 2023

My rheumatologist told me I may never regain any adrenal function I guess due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857152/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: May 9, 2023

This study from the UK is more recent. It has a large sample size and is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851007/

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

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Posted: Apr 28, 2023

Way to fast on the taper. Enough Prednisone to eliminate pain then reduce 1 mg at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859580/

Discussion: My muscles are atrophy

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Posted: May 14, 2023

I was diagnosed with PMR one year ago and my rheumatologist started me on 10mg Prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598981/

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

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Posted: May 3, 2021

Hello @ingekunga, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. The 6 months of back and forth between 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597678/

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

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Posted: Apr 27, 2021

What really helped me with tapering slowly was my rheumatologist providing prescriptions for the 1 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597622/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 27, 2021

Hello @golfbarmie, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your journey with GCA and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597032/

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

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Posted: Apr 25, 2021

@munchie, I really don't think anyone doctor or patient really knows the answer to your question....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286894/

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

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Posted: Apr 1, 2021

Hello everyone. I'm curious if any of you have experienced problems with shortness of breath, palpitations,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634613/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 11, 2021

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