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My husband takes arthritis strength Tylenol. Recently had steroid injections in both hands which has helped....

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Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Oct 5, 2024

For PMR and insomnia, I grew my own plants, harvested, decarboxylated the flowers and extracted into...

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Discussion: PMR pain management with medical cannabis

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Posted: Sep 29, 2024

@art43 There is an alternative to voltaran topical. Original Aspercreme (10% Trolamine salicylate) pain relief cream....

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Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Sep 29, 2024

This comment is about Voltaren. My husband has OA in his hands, bone on bone in...

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Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

I empathize! The backs of my hands and forearms are constantly dotted with ugly bruises. And...

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

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Posted: Sep 25, 2024

My PMR is in remission but I've always worried a little about RA since I do...

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Discussion: PMR to RA?

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Interesting verbiage for use of the word phrase; "quality of life"? I am 75, diagnosed with...

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Discussion: Weaning off of prednisone & pain management

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Posted: Sep 22, 2024

@gramsof6 Hello Deb from Ohio! I can totally empathize as a PMR and diabetic patient who...

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Discussion: PMR and prednisone

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Posted: Sep 21, 2024

I did go gluten free and it made a big difference. I didn’t realize that I’d...

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Discussion: Has anyone used an anti inflammatory diet to get off prednisone ?

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Posted: Aug 31, 2024

Funny story when I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis. I saw a PCP who said he...

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Discussion: Any Tips For Tapering Off Prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hi Nancy, I used to do all of that. My hands hurt so bad in the...

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Discussion: CBD

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Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Thanks! No, I don't take any NSAIDs because of my CKD and no blood thinners. I...

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Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 2, 2024

When trying to diagnose PMR I was seeing an orthopedic Dr. My shoulders were particularly sore...

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Discussion: Prednisone Tapering or Something Else Going on

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Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I believe it is just something to get used to. We are all different, but in...

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Discussion: Feelings when tapering: My journey

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Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I am finding that lots of gentle range of motion is helping and also swimming in...

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Discussion: Resistance Training and PMR

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Posted: Jul 8, 2024

Thank you! Nice to hear some encouraging words. I've been to three specialists and none of...

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Discussion: Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 7, 2024

First of all I have to dictate this. So if my sentences begin to run together,...

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Discussion: Prednisone is like running UP a DOWN staircase

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Posted: Jul 4, 2024

Oh my goodness. I think it might be a combination of the PMR breaking through the...

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Discussion: Prednisone is like running UP a DOWN staircase

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Posted: Jul 4, 2024

Looking at the side effects of Prednisone per Mayo Clinic, I'm now wondering if it's your...

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

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Posted: Jun 29, 2024

I have had PMR for a year and a half and have never taken prednisone or...

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Discussion: PMR or PREDNISONE

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Posted: Jun 29, 2024

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