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Excellent response!! There really isn't much that can be done to increase cortisol levels. The treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096871/

Discussion: Good information to know about prednisone.

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Posted: Jun 30, 2024

Pmr is such a dilemma. In my 6th year. Original dose was 20mg. Easily got below...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096673/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I started at 20mg in May 2023, tapered off and stopped in May 11, 2024. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093765/

Discussion: I keep relapsing when I try to get off prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Fortunately for you it might be easier to tell. Literature mostly says PMR can last 1-3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093324/

Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

My guess is the shakes and insomnia are more likely prednisone side effects. I took prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093322/

Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I had cortisone shot in right shoulder for PMR pain while tapering off prednisone, only helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093186/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

Here is a helpful reference to osteoarthritis. https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/osteoarthritis-of-the-hands It appears that what we are all experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093054/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

When i had my onset, it was in hands for two days, then it was shoulders,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092982/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 24, 2024

I am on 5 mg now and want to taper off but have to wait until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091063/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jun 21, 2024

I'm sorry ... I missed your post back in April. I'm glad you were able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090715/

Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 20, 2024

@dadcue : In Sacramento, I went to a Rheumatologist highly recommended by more than one other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089750/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

Diet, exercise, and acupuncture have all helped me through my six months of PMR. I eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089537/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I use the Wahls protocol (Dr. Wahls is an MD formerly at Univ. of Iowa Med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089148/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hello, It’s very confusing isn’t it? First, you won’t be symptom free for some time after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088818/

Discussion: Symptoms after you stop prednisone

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Posted: Jun 17, 2024

Hello @pargeo47, Welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission. I've had 2 occurrences of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087426/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 15, 2024

How was it that you had Prednisone available after you diagnosed yourself? When I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086670/

Discussion: PMR flare -Shoulder and neck pain..and headaches

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Posted: Jun 14, 2024

In 2 years of prednisone use for PMR I’ve tried several times to taper. The last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085699/

Discussion: Tapering and Dealing with a Flareup

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Posted: Jun 12, 2024

Lots of discussion on this thread to MTX. Generally the idea is to shut down your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084560/

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Hi All, I was diagnosed with PMR 12/2020. I was on only Prednisone for 9 mons,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084545/

Discussion: Methotrexate to wean off long term Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

That's a good link to save. I would agree severe fatigue should be first on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084247/

Discussion: Aching chest/rib cage and exhaustion

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Posted: Jun 10, 2024

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