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I agree with finding a good rheumatologist. The rate at which you taper off prednisone can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029934/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 8 11:46am

Thank you. My Dr did put in a referral so now I just wait for an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033064/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Drs

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Mar 13 6:24pm

I tapered off Prednisone in April of this year after 19 months, Since then I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957237/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

When I first started on prednisone it felt like it didn't last the full 24 hours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699822/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

@lindaadel, If it were me, I would have a discussion with my rheumatologist. Seven months might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959434/

Discussion: PMR With severe joint pain. what can I do?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I only have my experience with Actemra but Kevzara should work roughly the same if it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947173/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I am at 4mg. And tapering 1/4 mg. every week or two. I opted to not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960317/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Good morning. I just had my 2d injection of Kevzara this morning, Nov 7. Administered by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960413/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

I started drinking a collagen powder supplement in my coffee and after about 2 months my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944193/

Discussion: Can PMR be induced by Exercise

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

Interesting. By coincidence, I am taking acyclovir right now, 400 mg x 3/day. We'll see if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948192/

Discussion: GCA, zoster, and (maybe) PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

At 16 mg. pretty good. Right hand stiffens up a bit. Morning pain is manageable. Maybe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700475/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I've been diagnosed for about a year and an half. Currently on 6mgs prednisone which keeps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957916/

Discussion: Morning misery: Is prednisone effective 24 hrs? PMR and hands

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

I would interpret that as "...I haven't seen any PMR patients that didn't fix in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957930/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

I’ve just started on Kevzara this week. Also taking MTX 17.5 mg weekly and currently on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951893/

Discussion: How does Kevzara help with PMR symptoms and pain? I am being weaned

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

It seems like there is a wide range of reactions or not to all of these...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955121/

Discussion: Any side effects from present flu shot with PMR?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Has anyone in remission noticed a lingering muscle weakness from PMR? After 18 months of taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916569/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

My spouse who is 84 was diagnosed with PMR in November of 2022. He stared on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942874/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

@joan7 Your disease progression is remarkably similar to mine. I'm 64 years old, male, northern European...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943735/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I contracted PMR within a week after my second mRNA Pfizer vaccination (note that Moderna was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942678/

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

Hello @mrspunkin, Welcome to Connect. You will notice that we moved your post into an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945560/

Discussion: PMR with normal blood markers

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

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