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Not really sure. I was a little anxious each time I went down 1 mg. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741613/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Aug 25, 2022

@susiequeue, I'll let other members who have used prednisone weigh in with their experiences and thoughts....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741281/

Discussion: Urgent Question Regarding Prednisone Burst Dosage

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Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I am85 and have had PMR for over 30 years and have been taking prednisone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740134/

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

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Posted: Aug 22, 2022

Welcome @gipsie, Sorry to hear that your PMR came out after the COVID booster last December....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740061/

Discussion: Anyone with PMR have experience with 4th COVID vax jab?

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Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Hi …I agree that’s it works better to ramp down slowly. I’ve had PMR since last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739179/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 19, 2022

Mine was shedding a lot. Very upsetting. Also noticed it with each taper. Now pretty much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738754/

Discussion: Hair loss from PMR or Steroids?

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Posted: Aug 18, 2022

So..a quick and straightforward question…actually two. 1. Do we not taper our prednisone dose AT ALL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738359/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

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Posted: Aug 17, 2022

Hi @elizabethjoan, I'm pretty sure prednisone detox equals just means the withdrawal symptoms you have as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737556/

Discussion: Prednisone detox: What is it?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Hi, njodctode, "Laughter is the best medicine!" as it was once said by "somebody"!! Lotsa people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737396/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Aug 14, 2022

So I'm reading all these posts with some trepidation, because I've been put on 40mg prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734964/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Aug 7, 2022

I am relatively new to PMR started prednisone 15 MG in April. Tapered down to 12.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734739/

Discussion: Chronic Fatigue while tapering Prednisone for PMR

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Posted: Aug 6, 2022

Hi, PMR hit me May 22, though I wasn't diagnosed for nearly a month. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732766/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Hi Kathy @kmb181, My first thoughts are you shouldn't have high level of pain unless your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732750/

Discussion: Traveling with PMR

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Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Hi @macferse, About a year ago last June, I started on 40 mg prednisone for Giant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732180/

Discussion: Timing of tapering in relation to easing of side effects

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Posted: Jul 29, 2022

Hi @kimberlynitz66, Welcome to Connect. Tapering off of prednisone for PMR can be very difficult and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731787/

Discussion: PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms

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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

It usually isn't recommended to taper down if you are currently in pain. The pain usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731003/

Discussion: How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone

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Posted: Jul 26, 2022

I was diagnosed in April of 2021. I started at 25 MG of prednisone for about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730621/

Discussion: How long has PMR lasted - I'm trying to find the average

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Posted: Jul 25, 2022

I've had the stabbing pains in the biceps with my PMR before I got on prednisone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730295/

Discussion: Prednisone tapering is challenging. What does remission feel like?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

I was taking prednisone daily for 13 years before Actemra was tried. It takes time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/728430/

Discussion: Anyone tried Actemra (Tocilizumab) to treat PMR? FDA approved for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

Welcome @heatherkathlyn, I think we all struggle some when trying to taper off of prednisone. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723598/

Discussion: The good and bad of Prednisone for PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

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