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Everyone is different, but since you mentioned it’s only your first month with PMR, I’m wondering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876583/

Discussion: Have you been able to taper prednisone with long lasting success?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

I was diagnosed with PMR a year ago. I was initially put on 30 mg prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876733/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

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Posted: Jun 11, 2023

@pkalkstein I'm writing just to say how important and clear I think your post is.....it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876552/

Discussion: Breakthrough Pain?

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Posted: Jun 11, 2023

I was very active with weights & walking daily. Pilates 6 days a week. Then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878016/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I'm currently doing Actemra infusions. It was somewhat difficult for my rheumatologist to get Actemra authorized...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878459/

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

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Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Hi Everyone, I thought I would weigh in as I just had a dr. appt. with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879549/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jun 16, 2023

I really believe mine came about because of extreme stress. I was already totally stressed from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/880835/

Discussion: How did your PMR begin?

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Posted: Jun 18, 2023

Hi @chanciesmommy2018, I see that you have been a member for awhile but this is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881078/

Discussion: Is everyone here diagnosed with PMR seeing a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Me too with low grade headaches and/or/whooshing/ringing. Am stuck in my tapering down from 20 MG...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870334/

Discussion: Headaches - Side effect of taking prednisone for PMR?

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Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Roland I can really relate to what you are going through. My PMR was in remission...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150932/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: Jun 19, 2017

As long as the symptoms are under control, PMR should not prevent/limit you from doing anything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150916/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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Posted: May 15, 2017

Hi @charlena, I think it takes an experienced rheumatologist to actually diagnose PMR (my non-medical training...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155438/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

@barbararene, I want to encourage you to consult with your doctor before making any changes with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155419/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 12, 2017

Hello @paulinef, Welcome to Mayo Connect! Connect is a great place to meet others with similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155408/

Discussion: Skin infections while on Prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 10, 2017

I'm on week 2 at 5 mg. I'm trying to go down by 1 mg every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150893/

Discussion: Successfully treated for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: May 8, 2017

Hi, my name is Leslie and I have recently started on my PMR journey with bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881611/

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

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Posted: Jun 19, 2023

@ellegeee, my rheumatologist initially prescribed methylprednisolone. He switched me to prednisone as I started to taper....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883069/

Discussion: Accuracy of pill cutting

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

I finally saw a rheumatologist last week!! Been waiting since February! So, it’s officially PMR -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885712/

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

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Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi, I have been dealing with PMR for a while. Started on Prednisone 15 mg last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886377/

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

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Posted: Jun 28, 2023

I began with 20mg (5/13) of prednisone and got some relief but there was still some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888675/

Discussion: What steroid dosage did you start on? Did you find the right dosage?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

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