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I was in the same boat taking Methotrexate and Prednisone at the same time. Sent me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328259/

Discussion: How do you deal with dizziness from PMR meds?

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Posted: Jun 16 9:55am

I also had low grade fever, night sweats, scalp tenderness, and frontal headaches. No jaw issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304964/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: May 15 5:45pm

I think the prednisone and Actemra both made my top priority problem list immediately when I...

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Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in action

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Posted: Jan 22 11:18am

I have all the symptoms of PMR for the past six months, started at 20 mg...

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Discussion: Swallowing and PMR

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Posted: Mar 16 5:08pm

Hi @ rereskj, I have told my husband many times that I apparently missed a late...

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Discussion: PMR in cold or inclement weather

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Posted: Jan 4 4:44am

I will admit to having significant periodic dizziness since my prednisone use started. My cardiologist and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281569/

Discussion: Prednisone and vertigo

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Posted: Apr 14 10:01am

My question is: what level of pain is considered acceptable to start tapering prednisone? Should all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818066/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Feb 27, 2023

I must be very fortunate. My GP whom I saw last week for my yearly Wellness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341602/

Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 16 days ago.

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Posted: Jul 5 11:52am

I think it’s a wonderful thing that you feel up to getting back out. I am...

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Discussion: GCA conserns

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Posted: Nov 30, 2023

That taper seems unnecessarily fast. I'm tapering prednisone, and I also take weekly Actemra injections. The...

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Discussion: PCP advising fast taper

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Posted: Jul 2 3:05pm

Too new to PMR to offer much help. Tapering prednisone from 25 mgs down to 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953012/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I am really hesitant to get the flu and Covid vaxs (not together). A year ago...

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Discussion: Covid and Flu jabs all done

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Posted: Oct 16, 2024

@joanierav, I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble tapering. My first time with PMR took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988100/

Discussion: hello

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Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Hi, marieirene. Your post was really interesting and helpful. I could not remember the reason why...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771811/

Discussion: Experience with Methotrexate?

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Posted: Nov 11, 2022

Hi @jenb I have both PMR and GCA. Before I was diagnosed I had severe itching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152978/

Discussion: I am on ACTEMRA for my giant Cell Arteritis but it seems like my PMR ?

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Posted: Oct 6, 2024

Hi hope, Thank you for your reply. I'm kind of laughing. My other rheumatologist that's cash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124343/

Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 15, 2024

I'll agree with everyone that it's the loss of energy rather than outright depression. When I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702412/

Discussion: Does or has anyone suffered depression while on Prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 25, 2022

I am four months in, and initially saw my GP, generally when my limited Rx ran...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693758/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Mar 28, 2022

I am here to ask the same question. I’ve been on Actemra infusions for 14 months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022981/

Discussion: GCA prednisone vs. actemra infusion therapy

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Posted: Feb 26, 2024

I've been tapering Prednisone by 2.5 mg every two weeks. It was going well - not...

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

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Posted: Apr 13, 2022

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