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Welcome @lungranger77, Tapering prednisone doses can be really challenging at times. I think a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943540/

Discussion: How many of you are on your second flare-up?

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Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Yes, I’m having a similar experience with hand pain right now after 1.5 yr journey -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066552/

Discussion: Wrist and finger pain while tapering prednisone

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Posted: May 12, 2024

Have the same type pain you describe, xray confirmed degenerative changes in a vertebrae. Stopped riding...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885253/

Discussion: Non-bilateral neck pain

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Posted: Jun 26, 2023

@mikeshell I am new in PMR venture ! I hope you’re well. I understand you was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546697/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 9 6:10pm

My Rheumatologist told me no ibuprofen while on Prednisone. The Tylenol for Arthritis is the better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1378532/

Discussion: Anyone having any luck with treating PMR without any specific medicati

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Posted: Aug 24, 2025

Hi, I live in Germany and have an excellent rheumatologist looking after me. I just started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418954/

Discussion: Kevzara or Methotrexate

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Posted: Oct 19, 2025

Hey! Yes! I am 53 healthy female. 4 days after the flu vaccine. I have always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254960/

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

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Posted: Mar 10, 2025

@kayept My Rheumatologist has ordered a CT Angiogram with contrast to check inflammation of any blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1511141/

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

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Posted: Feb 21 10:43am

The doctor is supposed to "manage your dose" but it depends on the doctor for how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335089/

Discussion: Decreasing Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 25, 2025

I just finished taking prednisone to treat GCA and PMR. I didn't have any headaches as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384241/

Discussion: Anyone experienced low-grade headaches as they ended the tapering?

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Posted: Sep 1, 2025

Hi, Wow...you've been through it! Thanks for taking time to share your story. It scares me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361351/

Discussion: Anyone successfully treating PMR without Prednisone?

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Posted: Aug 1, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218935/

Discussion: Artificial Intelligence in action

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Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Tapering prednisone gets more difficult when you get to 7 mg or less. There are several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520146/

Discussion: PMR on Kevzara — Normal CRP but Still in Pain?

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Posted: Mar 5 9:13am

I've just started Actemra infusions - had 2 so far. I'm tapering prednisone and down to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318621/

Discussion: Actemra Infusions

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Posted: Jun 2, 2025

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

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

Discussion: Has anyone experienced dizziness with medication for PMR?

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Posted: Jun 16, 2025

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, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259752/

Discussion: Swallowing and PMR

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Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203436/

Discussion: PMR in cold or inclement weather

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Posted: Jan 4, 2025

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

What were your symptoms of withdrawal? I am at the point of tapering Prednisone from 5mg(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386524/

Discussion: I am afraid the pain will never end.

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Posted: Sep 4, 2025

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