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I would agree completely with both articles. But I have the thought that PMR symptoms is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102958/

Discussion: Circulating cortisol levels -- Does it have an effect on PMR?

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Posted: Jul 10 12:36pm

You are a miracle child. You need to donate to science. Ok. I agree. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103030/

Discussion: Circulating cortisol levels -- Does it have an effect on PMR?

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Posted: Jul 10 2:17pm

"Some studies have suggested that the bodies inability to produce enough cortisol in a PMR trigger...

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Discussion: Circulating cortisol levels -- Does it have an effect on PMR?

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Posted: Jul 10 1:41pm

How does one manage no weight gain while on prednisone? I am on 5 mg and...

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Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with PMR: Anyone 51 or had it a long long time?

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Posted: Jul 9 8:51am

Welcome, @alisongrundy. I moved your questions about side effects tapering off of prednisone to this existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102309/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 9 11:55am

It saddens me to hear that people went through the same trauma as me. I too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038348/

Discussion: How often does PMR progress to GCA?

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Posted: Mar 22 12:44pm

In my experience, the main lifestyle change needed was diet. Keep a log of what you...

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Discussion: How do I handle the ups and downs of PMR? So many questions.

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Posted: Jul 8 8:41am

I meant to add that as I had severe adverse affects within a month of taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105668/

Discussion: Anyone have discomfort or pain when tapering off prednisone?

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Posted: Jul 14 8:25pm

The facial changes (“moon face”) usually happen at higher doses. As you taper off the prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107478/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with PMR: Anyone 51 or had it a long long time?

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Posted: Jul 18 7:42am

Hello @lilyonm I just had a setback after tapering from 30mg Prednisone ( May 2023) to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108425/

Discussion: Temporal Artery Biopsy VS a color Doppler Ultrasound for GCA diagnosis

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Posted: Jul 19 5:21pm

Adrenal insufficiency is an often overlooked ramification of long term prednisone use. It may be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047294/

Discussion: Adrenal Insufficiency and Tapering Prednisone

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Posted: Apr 8 9:08am

I do have hot showers. They don't affect my pain one way or the other, but...

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Discussion: Heating pad or ice pack

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Posted: Jul 21 9:11am

Are you prescribing prednisone to yourself? Did you diagnose yourself? When I was first diagnosed with...

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

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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hi @bunnykfl, I've had PMR twice and was able to taper off of prednisone both times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125041/

Discussion: Actemra and prednisone

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Posted: Aug 16 5:24pm

I had cortisone shot in right shoulder for PMR pain while tapering off prednisone, only helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093186/

Discussion: PMR and Methotrexate

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Posted: Jun 24 10:13am

Thanks for starting a PMR Group Ethan @ethanmcconkey! I hope other members with PMR will share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286534/

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

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Posted: Dec 18, 2019

I am female, just turned 77 and a few days later was diagnosed with PMR. Apparently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125329/

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

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Posted: Aug 17 8:35am

you dont say how far along this journey you are but like John mentioned the longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120069/

Discussion: Flareups, Prednisone, Tapering

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Posted: Aug 8 11:31am

I think there are many things that can lead to fatigue. You dont mention where you...

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Discussion: Tiredness

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Posted: Jul 25 8:46am

My PMR was diagnosed in January and since then I've tapered down from initial 40 mg...

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Discussion: PMR and exercise: What helps you?

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Posted: Jul 18, 2021

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