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Hello @pargeo47, Welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission. I've had 2 occurrences of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087426/

Discussion: Holistic medicine approach to PMR

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Posted: Jun 15 4:39pm

When i had my onset, it was in hands for two days, then it was shoulders,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092982/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 24 7:25am

Here is a helpful reference to osteoarthritis. https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/more-about/osteoarthritis-of-the-hands It appears that what we are all experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093054/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 24 8:25am

My doses of prednisone were 10 mg or more for 12 years. I talked to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900666/

Discussion: Weaning off long term use of prednisone.

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Posted: Jul 23, 2023

@gaylerenee Age might be a factor. I omit part of what my rheumatologist told me when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900826/

Discussion: Weaning off long term use of prednisone.

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Posted: Jul 23, 2023

Good morning, Quick recap on my PMR. Diagnosed in May 2023, started on 25 mg. Prednisone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901775/

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

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Posted: Jul 25, 2023

I'm sorry about your tapering setback. I'm relatively new (diagnosed 5/9), started prednisone at too low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905568/

Discussion: Tapering angst

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Posted: Aug 1, 2023

John, thanks for your comments. I will read the links tonight. I have been following an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906462/

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

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Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi @pmrsuzie, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear that you have been dealing with PMR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906271/

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

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Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi @napapos, I hope you don't mind but I thought I would reply to your private...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922665/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Sep 1, 2023

Hi @barbsnow, Not sure I could have made it through my 2 occurrences of PMR without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931152/

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 16, 2023

I’ve had PMR symptoms for about a year now but wasn’t diagnosed until January. I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931888/

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

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Hi Folks, I am new to PMR, just over 2 months on Prednisone (had symptoms 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931839/

Discussion: When and How to Taper Prednisone

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

Welcome @knyhus, Tapering off of prednisone can be difficult when you get below 5 mg. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931873/

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

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Posted: Sep 18, 2023

I was originally diagnosed with PMR in Dec 2019. After taking my first 15mg of Prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932973/

Discussion: Does GCA ever present with mild symptoms ?

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Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I have been diagnosed with both PMR and osteoporosis. My rheumatologist advised me to take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625976/

Discussion: PMR and Bone Density and Medications

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Posted: Aug 13, 2021

Thanks for your reply @samara66 My a.m. cortisol level was tested and found to be low....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920038/

Discussion: Does adrenal insufficiency with unregulated inflammation cause flares?

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Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Hello @bix53, I see that you have already connected with @joanna626 and I would like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921425/

Discussion: Polymyalgia Rheumatica treatment options

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Posted: Aug 30, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912813/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I want to warn people taking prednisone. I was diagnosed with GCA 3 1/2 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842688/

Discussion: Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?

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Posted: Apr 13, 2023

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