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I also have major hand issues and wish the connection between the hands and PMR could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805037/

Discussion: PMR and Hand issues

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Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Last year I suddenly developed debilitating and painful symptoms - later diagnosed as PMR- after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803636/

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

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Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Hi @ctipmarie, my Rheumatologist put me on 40 mg of prednisone for Giant Cell Arteritis to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802487/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Jan 27, 2023

I certainly would not go cold, turkey being on 20 mg. I have repeatedly heard that’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801040/

Discussion: Confused: Tapering vs cold turkey stopping prednisone

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Posted: Jan 24, 2023

I have been on Prednisone 15 mg since July when my Dr. was finally able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800110/

Discussion: PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?

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Posted: Jan 22, 2023

I only had/have inactive pain while in bed. Once I got out of bed, I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799456/

Discussion: Does anyone take Turmeric/Curcumin to help with PMR?

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Posted: Jan 20, 2023

My Rheumatologist had me split the dose 2mgAM 2mgPM until I had some strong “PMRsymptoms/Prednisone Withdrawal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797423/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Jan 16, 2023

After 2 plus years on prednisone, I have tapered to 1 mg for a month and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796013/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jan 13, 2023

I find everyone’s experience, so interesting and different from one another. My naturopath recommended Cortrex, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792837/

Discussion: PMR Flair up From a Virus?

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Hello. I am a very active 67 year old female who came down with PMR in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792692/

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

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Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Similar experience. Pfizer booster on Oct 2021 with PMR symptoms within 3 weeks. Officially diagnosed in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791908/

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

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Posted: Jan 3, 2023

Last year I went from 11 to 7 fairly rapidly, but then my rheumatologist suggest we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791824/

Discussion: Tapering off of Prednisone

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Posted: Jan 3, 2023

My first occurrence lasted 3-1/2 years. 6 years after it went into remission it came back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789405/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Dec 27, 2022

Hi @lyndee58, I had PMR for about six months before I started with GCA. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789042/

Discussion: Can the pain of PMR be aggravated from a stomach virus?

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Posted: Dec 26, 2022

Hi John. Thank you for your reply. Saw the Rheumatologist today. Definitely a Pmr flare up....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787102/

Discussion: PMR Flare up: Any suggestions on what to do?

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Posted: Dec 20, 2022

I was told that PMR is more likely to go into remission than other autoimmune disorders....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787042/

Discussion: PMR - How will I know I am in remission?

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Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Very sore and stiff in the am. Manageable by later afternoon. I take Tylenol 1000mg/day on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786655/

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

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Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I'm on my fourth attempt to taper below 8 mg. My rheumatolagist believes that 1/2 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784205/

Discussion: Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

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Posted: Dec 12, 2022

How do you know when you have achieved remission? How do you tell when you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783046/

Discussion: PMR and Hip, Back Pain

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Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Welcome @charlesp, For both of my occurrences of PMR I was started at 20 mg prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781857/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

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