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"I notice side effects like he's jittery, hands shaking, only able to sleep about 5 hours...

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Discussion: What to tell adult kids? Dad diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA)

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Posted: Apr 11, 2024

I started at 60mg (due to GCA confirmed through temporal biopsies) and it took me 1...

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Discussion: Still Struggling with that last mile on the path to 0 mg

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Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Have you had x-rays, scans, MRI's or a scintigraphy done? I presume you will have had...

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Discussion: PMR pain and numbness

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Posted: Apr 14, 2025

First, I wish to say that it takes fortitude to come off prednisone like that. On...

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Discussion: i have come off steroids after 11 years, am finding it very difficult

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Posted: May 16, 2023

I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this. Do you live in Canada by...

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

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Posted: Jan 14, 2022

I was fascinated with your post. I am 73 and was diagnosed with PMR in 1999....

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Discussion: Diagnosed with PMR 2 1/2 years ago. How do I manage the extreme pain?

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Posted: Feb 28, 2019

You ask if you should not taper until "I no longer have symptoms". Hmm? That is...

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Discussion: When to start taper

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Posted: Nov 28, 2025

lcrquestions @lcrquestions, Also sorry to hear you have joined the club. I found that my anxiety...

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Discussion: New to PMR

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Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Your history amazes me. Mine is a bit more linear. I believe I told you that...

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Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

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Posted: Mar 9, 2024

I was able to get off Prednisone after Actemra was tried. I hope it also works...

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Discussion: PMR target areas

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Posted: May 12, 2024

I can relate to much of it ... I was diagnosed with ax-SpA about 35 years...

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Discussion: Question about PMR in addition to other autoimmune disorders?

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Posted: Apr 14, 2024

Good morning, jabrown. While my psychological symptoms weren't as bad as yours, I definitely experienced and...

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Discussion: Emotional Roller Coaster and PMR

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Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Does anyone have any pain in their hands? My Dr. said the pain wasn’t related to...

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Discussion: What age were you diagnosed?

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Posted: Jan 18 2:22pm

@jabrown0407 Hello & thanks for your reply. I, too, started on weekly injections for 2 months...

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Discussion: Are others with GCA and PMR on Tyenne Monthly Infusions?

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Posted: Jan 18 1:49pm

@dadcue thank you for sharing your experience. I first got PMR in 2021. On prednisone for...

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Discussion: Is it PMR?

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Posted: Jan 18 9:56am

I was on prednisone for 2 years for Interstitial Lung Disease, been off for 10 months...

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Discussion: Off Prednisone but still feeling new type of pain

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Posted: Jan 17 5:15am

I am very glad I found this support group. So helpful to not feel alone with...

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Discussion: Probably PMR Waiting to see Rheumatologist

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Posted: Jan 11 1:52pm

@seniormed Thank you for the info. Yes, ESR and CRP values taken before steroids were started....

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Discussion: Probably PMR Waiting to see Rheumatologist

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Posted: Jan 8 10:47pm

@dadcue Oh yes, you are right. I do have osteoarthritis according to my PCP. Thanks for...

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Discussion: Connecting the Dots with PMR

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Posted: Dec 31, 2025

I tried the chiropractor and acupuncture along with physical therapy. unfortunately the PT did not do...

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Discussion: Clicks and pops in and around shoulder anyone else ?

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Posted: Dec 31, 2025

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