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That was hope my rheumatologist gave me too about Actemra. That was before Kevzara was FDA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886875/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: Jun 28, 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 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

@vellen I'm guessing 2 weeks was too soon to taper down. I've had 2 occurrences of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884478/

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Jun 24, 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

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Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Hi. It’s so nice to hear a more positive story! If your symptoms just started in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882864/

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

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Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Interesting that you say that about regulating your own prednisone that’s kind of what I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882222/

Discussion: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)

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Posted: Jun 21, 2023

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

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?

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Posted: Jun 19, 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

It is incredible how often people can't seem to decrease their prednisone dose below +/- 7...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879644/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

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Posted: Jun 16, 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'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

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?

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Posted: Jun 13, 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

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?

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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?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hi @lanieg, I'm sorry to hear that the prednisone is messing with your blood glucose. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876418/

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

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Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hi @jholland ... What do you mean by experimental stages of inflammatory arthritis? The biologic that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876094/

Discussion: Is it PMR (and/) or Osteoarthritis?

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Posted: Jun 10, 2023

Hello @livingwithpmr, Tapering off of prednisone while managing the PMR symptoms can be difficult at times....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872043/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

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