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I’ve had PMR for almost 4 yrs now and have developed very painful right hip and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042987/

Discussion: Is this a possible relapse to PMR or something entirely different??

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Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I would tend to agree with DadCue that diagnostic pain for PMR is bilateral but not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042749/

Discussion: Is this a possible relapse to PMR or something entirely different??

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Posted: Mar 30, 2024

Hi, yes I am 7 months in with classic PMR and bad arthritis in both hands....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024631/

Discussion: Safe dose and tapering on Glucocorticoid therapy.

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Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Started out with neck pain with minimal stiffness. Also felt some tingling in the hands. Neurosurgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020812/

Discussion: Anyone had a similar experience?

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Posted: Feb 22, 2024

I appreciate your reply. But yes I am listening to my doctor. I do like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018146/

Discussion: Treating PMR with Prednisone and Hydroxychloroquine

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Posted: Feb 18, 2024

@dadcue I cannot imagine 13 years on steroids. I had more than my share of side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000349/

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

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Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I'm finally down to 2mg Prednisone after 1 year. About 8 months ago I had terrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998768/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I've had to go back 3 times from 2.5. I am on 3. Mg now and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998187/

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

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Posted: Jan 16, 2024

I didn’t last long off prednisone…only a week and the relapse was awful …I went off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989978/

Discussion: Methotrexate / Actemra

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Posted: Jan 1, 2024

@marg47, and all... I just sent a message about my PMR situation and see you're really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979089/

Discussion: Has anyone tried CBD oil for PMR?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I too came down with PMR about 10 days after my second Shingrix vaccination- I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978456/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

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Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Hello Dallas. I found your post interesting. I've noticed that when I do take my B...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957839/

Discussion: Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) with PMR

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Posted: Nov 2, 2023

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

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Posted: Nov 1, 2023

dbyme, you're so thoughtful to answer all my questions, I have macula degeneration and get shots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931993/

Discussion: Think I have Giant Cell Arteritis (or GCA)

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Yes. My PMR went to everywhere below my hips -- neck, arms, hands, all parts of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931645/

Discussion: Anyone else have PMR with some serious sternum/rib cage pain?

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Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Hi Shannon- Id not thought of that either. Obviously you have some extreme events in your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927797/

Discussion: Non bilateral presentation

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Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I hadn't thought of that. I'm pretty sure I am unconsciously protective of my surgical joints...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927627/

Discussion: Non bilateral presentation

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Posted: Sep 10, 2023

It took me a long time to clear the pain in shoulders and neck. Thanks to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918482/

Discussion: How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

A year into PMR and Prednisone, I began losing hair by the handful. My doctor told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917652/

Discussion: Hair Loss wig ordered

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Posted: Aug 23, 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

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